Working Group 3

This WG will discuss upscaling of sustainable management practices for salt-affected soils, to promote the transfer of research findings from the lab to the field and improve water use and crop productivity. The work will focus on: i) highlighting the economic, social and environmental value of salt-affected lands and saline landscapes instead of cost-focused approaches; ii) valorising saline ecosystems from irrigated lands and drylands to raise awareness, inspire new business models and improve communication; and iii) addressing upscaling the market for saline production and consumption by informing about new crops, salt-induced changes in nutritional characteristics, and potential market chains.