SAE Innova

As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend our warmest wishes for a joyful Christmas 🎄✨ and an inspiring start to 2025! 🎆 We're stepping into this new year with excitement, ready to start on new projects. 2025 is also an important year for us, as we are starting it from our new office, right in the heart of the Murcian orchard 🌾. A heartfelt thank you to all the partners of each of the projects we are working on: GOV4ALL, Farms4ClimateProject, Project Marvic, and Project Credible. It has been a pleasure to collaborate and strengthen bonds with all of you, and we’re looking forward to another year of shared growth. Here's to a year of regeneration 🧑🏼🌾, collaboration 🤲, and impact 🌍. Every one in SAE's team wishes you happy holidays and see you in 2025! 🎊 Tristano Bacchetti De Gregoris, Leandro Trupp, Yolanda Martínez Hernández, María del Mar Reina, Jorge Nortes Yepes, Fernando Ezequiel Lerner, Karina Marques, Héctor Castro Gómez, Dominika Skonecka-Guillamón, Ricardo Beck.

🌍 Our podcast #RootedToEarth has already rolled out three episodes—and this journey is just beginning 🎙️ In case you missed them: 🔊Ep. 1: Christiana D. Gardikioti, CEO of Meraki People – Exploring how reconnecting people with nature can revitalise rural communities and create sustainable economies. 🔊Ep. 2: Vesela Tanaskovic Gassner, founder of Afforest for Future – Unveiling the power of knowledge transfer and community engagement to combat desertification. 🔊Ep. 3: Arsonneau Florence, Head of Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL France – Highlighting the importance of applied research and collaboration to strengthen sustainable farming practices. ✨ 2025 will come with new stories from people who are involved in reshaping our food systems. It’s not just about yield; it’s about building long-term commitment, revitalising rural communities, empowering farming labour, and fostering cultural connections that drive long lasting environmental change. 🎧 Catch up on the episodes now: 🔗 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/emQUYJ-P 🔗 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eCKr3QP3 #Sustainability #FoodSystems #Agroecology #SoilHealth #Podcast

🌱 Rooted to Earth’s episode 3 is out! Featuring Arsonneau Florence, Director of FiBL France (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL) 🌱 👉 As an agronomist with deep project management expertise, Florence explains the essence of FiBL France: practical, on-farm research in collaboration with farmers to improve agricultural practices. 🎧 Tune in to learn more about FiBL’s role in the GOV4ALL project’s Solvi'Terra Living Lab, focusing on soil health as a priority for the future of agriculture in southeastern France. 🟢 Dive into her insights on creating real solutions that promote resilience, sustainable practices, and long-term thinking in farming. 🎧 Available now on: 🔸Spotify https://lnkd.in/ewNsZM-8 🔸Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/egtVNj2Q 🔸Amazon Music https://lnkd.in/ehndDTYY 🔸YouTube https://lnkd.in/eDWnxzER #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #ClimateResilience #WaterManagement #OrganicAgriculture #LivingLab #Podcast #RootedToEarth

🎙 Have you listened to our second #RootedToEarth episode ft. Vesela Tanaskovic Gassner (Afforest for Future)? 👉 "Most people think of deserts as lifeless," she says, "but these ecosystems hold unique biodiversity that is deeply affected by climate change and human activities.", she said. Her work emphasizes the crucial role of knowledge transfer—bridging scientific research with practical, local application. Vesela is dedicated to educating communities on the value of native species and their roles in the ecosystem, which has the potential to restore biodiversity and revitalize degraded land. 🌾 🎧 Listen now on: 🔸 #Spotify https://lnkd.in/egTgCz9U 🔸 #ApplePodcasts https://lnkd.in/eQW_FFu5 🔸 #AmazonMusic https://lnkd.in/eNRnpgCv 🔸 #YouTube https://lnkd.in/eB5K5Wag ✨ This is Rooted to Earth 🌍

Great experience hosting a side event at the COP16Riyadh in KSA. It is always inspiring to hear Helmy Abouleish speak about the SEKEM Group and the miracle of greening the desert. He was joined by Thoraya Seada, a leader at Economy of Love carbon standard that is transforming the livelihoods of farmers in Egypt and soon in other countries. Willem Ferwerda, founder of Commonland, gave us great insights into how to build up long lasting partnerships to finance landscape restoration. Over a decade now that #4Returns framework has been implemented and the evidences are there to prove its effectiveness, particularly in the case of AlVelAl. My great partner Tristano Bacchetti De Gregoris, head of SAE Innova, brought to the table that financing instruments, such as carbon farming credits, must be seen as catalysts for the holistic transformation that the rural system needs to achieve climate resilience, social improvements and sustainable food production in challenging times. Farms4ClimateProject - a PRIMA Partnership project - is responsible for building this collaborative effort and for years of work to support smallholder rural communities to achieve a next level. I’m honored to represent the consortium on such a high level platform. #UNCCD #RIYADH #PRIMA

At SAE Innova, we are grateful for the enriching experience of participating in the 2nd General Assembly of the GOV4ALL project, held from November 25th to 29th in Guadix, Spain 🌾 👉 The event brought together over 80 partners from France, Spain, and Greece – including farmers, policymakers, scientists, and government representatives – all committed to building healthier soils and more sustainable landscapes. 🔸 Those days offered an great opportunity to connect, align visions, and exchange ideas. Together, we shared strategies, challenges, and strengthened bonds to advance our shared goals in soil and land management. We extend our thanks to Vasileios Takavakoglou (SWRI ELGO), Vesela Tanaskovic Gassner (Afforest for Future), @Laura Núñez (Fundación Aland), Mathilde Chomel (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL), Karina Marques (SAE Innova), Jara Febrer Santos (GOB Menorca), and Aris Barlas (Agricultural Cooperative of Doliana) who shared their insights about: 🌱 What motivates you to work towards healthier soils? 🌍 How do you imagine your region in 2050? 🤝 How do Living Labs help promote more sustainable food production systems? #HealthySoils #LivingLabs #SustainableLandscapes #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #ClimateAction #Collaboration #SoilManagement #SustainableFoodSystems #EUProjects

🌍 We are excited to be here at UN Convention to Combat Desertification COP16Riyadh! 👉 #SAEInnova will be participating in the session "𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 – 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧." hosted by Rural Loop. 📅 Join us on tomorow 5th December, 09:00 a.m. 📍 Location: MET-1, Blue Zone 🔸 We will join the roundtable discussion alongside leaders Willem Ferwerda (Commonland), Helmy Abouleish (SEKEM Group) and Thoraya Seada (Economy of Love ) to highlight the importance of embracing a broader view of sustainability beyond carbon, drawing from our experience in the EU #CarbonFarmingSummit and our work supporting #LivingLabs under the #SoilMission. 📌 Find all the details here https://lnkd.in/eASH5nTd and stay tuned for our insights from COP16 🌱 #UNCCDCOP16 #Sustainability #CarbonFarming #LandManagement #SoilHealth #Desertification #LivingLabs #Desertification #ClimateAction #RegenerativeAgriculture #COP16Riyadz #AgriFoodSystemsDay #OurLandOurFuture

🌍 SAE Innova will attend the UNCCD COP16Riyadh! 🗓️ We will take part in the roundtable at the event "𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 – 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧." hosted by Rural Loop. 📢 Our Head of Research & Innovation, Tristano Bacchetti De Gregoris, will join the roundtable discussion alongside Willem Ferwerda (Commonland), Helmy Abouleish (SEKEM Group) and Thoraya Seada (Farms4ClimateProject). During the event, we will have the opportunity to address the need to move beyond carbon-focused solutions and embrace land management transformation as the way to achieve lasting climate, environmental, and social benefits. 🔸 We advocate for a holistic approach to land use. Carbon sequestration is just one part of the equation. To truly restore our ecosystems, we must see sustainable transformation as the core outcome—empowering farmers, fostering system change, and integrating diverse benefits into a measurable framework. 📌 Find all the details here https://lnkd.in/eASH5nTd and stay tuned for our insights from COP16 🌱 📅 Join us on Riyadh on Thursday, 5th December, from 09:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (GMT+3). #UNCCDCOP16 #Sustainability #CarbonFarming #LandManagement #SoilHealth #Desertification #LivingLabs

🌅 The Spanish sun sets on GOV4ALL's 2nd GA, hosted by the Altiplano Estepario Living Lab in Guadix.    Three days of presentations, workshops and field visits has given partners a lot to mull over as the project continues to gain ground. The meeting has served as an opportunity to boost collaborative efforts towards the kind of models we can implement to bring about healthier soils.   Project partners swapped perspectives on the kind of challenges they face in their respective Mediterranean regions, and came together to discuss how co-designed solutions not only regenerate the natural environment but can create new and innovative opportunities for local communities.    SAE Innova’s Tristano Bacchetti De Gregoris, GOV4ALL coordinator, added: “It is an incredible experience to see people from so many diverse backgrounds working side by side to identify solutions for our broken farming system. In face of climate change and desertification, a regenerative movement is gaining momentum across the Mediterranean, and everything indicates that the consortium will play a key part in its development."   Thanks to AlVelAl for hosting! Photos by Jake Threadgould (REVOLVE) SAE Innova Metabolic Centic Fundación Aland AlVelAl Almendrehesa Hábitat Colaborativo, S. Coop. And. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid CSIC University of Valencia Soil & Water Resources Institute, ELGO-DIMITRA FALCON Ingredients Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL Solagro Chambre d'agriculture de la Drôme Grab Groupe de recherche en agriculture biologique REVOLVE Berner Fachhochschule BFH Meraki People Academy of Entrepreneurship (AKEP.EU) Generation Ag Greece Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon Afforest for Future Esférico Agricultural Association of Doliana - ACD

We are excited to be in Guadix for GOV4ALL’s 2nd General Assembly, reconnecting in person with over 80 partners who are bringing the Living Labs to life and nurturing their growth 🙏 🔸 It’s always inspiring to experience the value of face-to-face collaboration, fostering connections and fully working during these 3 days to drive the project forward towards impactful results.