Speakers Speakers (Stewardship Assemblies Training)

Márcio Couto is a project manager at INOVA+ (Portugal) working on European research and innovation projects focused on sustainability, education, and social impact. In the SOILTRIBES project, he contributes to initiatives that promote soil literacy, community engagement, and collaborative experimentation, supporting municipalities and local actors in developing solutions for soil sustainability aligned with the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe.”

Maria Miguel Rodrigues is a Project Manager at INOVA+ (Portugal) working in the organisation’s Education Unit, where she contributes to the design and implementation of European research and innovation projects focused on education, sustainability, and community engagement.

Her work involves coordinating training programmes, participatory initiatives, and knowledge-sharing activities that connect researchers, local authorities, and communities. In projects such as SOILTRIBES, she supports actions that promote soil literacy, collaborative learning, and local experimentation, helping stakeholders develop practical solutions to environmental challenges.