Opening Speakers (Day 1)
Dr. Panos Panagos
Joint Research Centre of the European Commission
Soil scientist at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and project leader of the EU Soil Observatory. He specializes in soil erosion, land degradation, and environmental modeling, contributing to evidence-based policies for sustainable land management across Europe. He has led major European research initiatives and authored numerous scientific publications on soil conservation and ecosystem services. Through his work, he supports the European Green Deal and promotes the protection of soil as a vital natural resource.
Dr. Martial Bernoux
Climate Change, Biodiversity & Environment, FAO of the United Nations(TBC)
Senior FAO expert in climate change, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. He specializes in greenhouse gas accounting, carbon sequestration, and climate-smart agriculture. Dr. Bernoux supports countries in strengthening environmental reporting, sustainable agriculture systems, and climate policy frameworks. His work advances global climate change mitigation, food security, and ecosystem resilience through science-based solutions and international collaboration