Saskia Keesstra

Saskia Keesstra is a Researcher at the Soil, Water and Land Use Department of Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the PE&RC group. Her work focuses on soil health, agricultural soil management, and sustainable land use practices. Key research interests include climate-smart agriculture, soil erosion dynamics, and nature-based solutions for environmental challenges. She leads projects addressing soil degradation, policy integration, and international research collaboration through initiatives like the EJP SOIL National Hubs.

Recent research highlights include frameworks for soil health targets, impacts of agricultural practices in Europe, and vineyard soil mobilization assessments. She actively participates in conferences such as the Circular@WUR conference and contributes to policy discussions on EU soil strategies. Media engagements address issues like climate impacts on food systems and Spanish weather crises affecting European agriculture.

• Education: While not explicitly stated, her roles suggest advanced training in soil science and environmental management.
• Grants & Projects: Leads 15 active or concluded projects, including EU-funded initiatives on climate resilience and soil degradation neutrality.
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams via EJP SOIL and the PE&RC group, focusing on global soil challenges and policy interfaces.