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Follonica, Italy, was the venue for the 2nd General Assembly of the INNO4CFIs project, which took place from September 25 to 27, 2024. The assembly aimed to assess the progress made during the project's first year and to outline the actions planned for the upcoming period, taking into account the contributions essential for its successful implementation.

The BISITE Research Group, part of the University of Salamanca, attended this event alongside 14 other partner organizations, including Fondazione E. Amaldines, Planet, Treedom, Space4Good, CNR, F6S, ABCORP, CIRCONNACT, University of Salamanca, NTUA, AINIA, NOVOBIOM, TREEO and RANCHO.

Throughout the three days, participants discussed key components of the project, such as the process of advancing technology, the use of artificial intelligence to address environmental challenges, and the potential of satellite observation.

The assembly also focused on innovative projections in the environmental sector, such as the development of initiatives involving Green Blockchain and carbon credits. Additionally, attendees reviewed the progress of the carbon farming model in mangroves, a strategy aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change.

INNO4CFIs: Where Nature Meets Technology

The project, titled "Nature-Based Business Model and Emerging Innovations to Enhance Carbon Farming Initiatives (CFIs) while Preserving Biodiversity, Water Security, and Soil Health," better known as INNO4CFIs, strives to revolutionize carbon farming as a means of contributing to biodiversity preservation and soil health.

This ambitious goal is supported by real-time environmental data monitoring and resource optimization through AI, with the intention of creating a scalable, replicable business model for green and carbon-based agriculture.