MONALISA – MONitoring and Assessing prevention and restoration soLutIons to combat deSertificAtion

Abstract

The scope of the MONALISA project is to spotlight advanced innovative and customized solutions for land degradation and desertification (LDD) minimisation. We aim to demonstrate the socio-economic and environmental benefits of identified solutions. MONALISA approach is transdisciplinary, combining scientific insights and local know-how; it focuses on stakeholders’ engagement, leveraging social learning environments in multiple sectors and disciplines; it is analog and digital, integrating research and knowledge with innovative technologies. The six case studies will engage researchers and various stakeholders – including NGOs, farmers, land managers, and extension services – to collaboratively design, implement, and evaluate a variety of innovative solutions for the prevention and mitigation of land degradation in the Mediterranean Area.