Advancing Soil Restoration in the Global South

As part of the Soil Week 2026 initiative, the University of Antwerp (UAntwerpen), supported by FIT Flanders, will host workshops and discussions throughout the whole Soil Week 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The events will focus on advancing soil restoration through international cooperation and dialogue.

Policymakers, scientists, and practitioners will identify ways to reduce the EU's global soil footprint, supporting the objectives of the EU Soil Mission. The sessions will highlight the economic value of healthy soils and their essential role in food security, community well-being, and sustainable development.

Experts from the following organisations and institutions will be part of the engagements:

✅ University of Antwerp (UAntwerpen)
✅ Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
✅ Netfund
✅ CIEIF
✅ Incofin
✅ ENI
✅ Agriculture and Environment Ministries

The key themes during the week of events will be:

Soil Stewardship: Identifying research needs for scalable, context-specific restoration solutions.

Economic Value: Emphasising the role of soil health in resilient livelihoods and long-term productivity.

Sustainable Management: Strategies for improved land use and innovative restoration technologies.

Societal Impact: Focusing on food security and the implementation of practical soil health practices.

The week consists of engagement visits and workshops designed to foster long-term partnerships between European and African stakeholders.