From Soil to Landscape: Integrating Biodiversity, Spatial Science and Policy for Sustainable Land Use
SONATA Summer School – From Soil to Landscape brings together soil science, biodiversity, spatial modeling and policy to support sustainable land-use decisions.
Using Vojvodina as a living laboratory, participants combine soil and microbiome data, habitat mapping, GIS tools, and stakeholder insights to co-create Nature-Based Solutions and spatial guidelines. The program links science, practice, and policy within the EU Soil Mission, biodiversity, and climate action context.
Format
Lectures, hands-on practicals, group work, excursions, co-creation workshops, and round tables with scientists, policymakers, and financial actors. All activities will be held in English.
Who should apply?
The Summer School is open to Master’s and PhD students, early-career researchers, and practitioners with an interest in soil, biodiversity, landscape planning, or sustainability transitions.
Why apply?
- Learn from leading European experts across disciplines.
- Work on real case studies from Vojvodina as a living laboratory.
- Build skills relevant to EU Soil Mission, biodiversity, and climate policies.
- Network with researchers, policymakers, and financial actors.
- Strengthen your profile for research, policy, and applied sustainability careers.
Registration will open on april 1st 2026
Additional details are HERE