The first workshop of the Mértola Regional Node (Portugal) was held over a morning session, on 20 September 2024, including individual reflection, group and plenary discussions, and a shared lunch, wrapping up the day with space for open discussions. 

The workshop introduced the Mission Soil objectives, the SOLO project, and the Regional Nodes’ specific goals related to soil regeneration. The activities encouraged the active participation of stakeholders, fostering an open and constructive atmosphere. In the second portion of the day, the event continued with the development of a territorial strategy for Mértola, integrating soil regeneration principles. 

The initial individual reflections, part of the planned activities, helped participants organise their thoughts independently, enriching group discussions with diverse viewpoints. Through consensus, the top 3 priorities were identified, namely erosion prevention, conserving carbon stocks and conserving soil biodiversity. The latter emerged after being identified as a basis to achieve further objectives during a collective dialogue.