Work Package 4.2, The Salt Doctors, 2026
The COST Sustain action aims to strengthen international collaboration on saline agriculture. As part of this mission, the Action values communication with as many relevant stakeholders as possible. Task 4.2 focuses on these outreach activities. Below, three international trips by Dr. Bas Bruning from The Salt Doctors — where he spoke about the Action — are highlighted.
The Gambia, February 2026
Two outreach events were held in The Gambia, where the COST Sustain Action was introduced to field officers, farmers union leaders, farmers, and local authorities. Combined, over 60 relevant stakeholders were reached across the two events.
Chile, April 2026
In Chile, about 20 relevant stakeholders were reached during an event at the Dutch embassy in Santiago de Chile by the Dutch agricultural councilor (Lucas du Pré, visible at the centre -left in the photo, standing).
Argentina, April 2026
In Argentina, about 20 relevant stakeholders were reached during an event at the Dutch embassy in Buenos Aires by the Dutch agricultural councilor. The VU and WUR also contributed to this event online.