We are pleased to announce that the upcoming International Symposium on Gully Erosion (ISGE)  will be held in Assisi, Italy.  This historic town, located in the Umbria region, is close to areas heavily affected by gully erosion and landscape degradation, such as Civita di Bagnoregio and the Crete Senesi in the Val d’Orcia area of Tuscany. Both regions feature a unique anthropogenic landscape, shaped by centuries of human interaction with the environment, dating back to Roman times. Gully erosion is widely recognized as a major environmental threat, impacting soil and land functions across the globe. Historical records provide ample evidence of intense gully erosion episodes occurring at various times and locations worldwide.  Understanding the relationship between environmental changes (e.g., land use, climate) and land degradation is critical for scientists, land managers, and policymakers alike. Despite advances in our knowledge of gully formation, controlling factors and erosion impacts, many questions remain unsolved, particularly regarding the mechanisms of gully erosion, human influences and effective conservation measures. Since its inception in 2000, the International Symposium on Gully Erosion (ISGE) has become the leading platform to discuss these crucial issues.