What is the Mission Soil?

The EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil) is one of five Missions funded under the EU Research and Innovation (R&I) Programme Horizon Europe. Its goal is to create 100 Living Labs and Lighthouses by 2030 to promote sustainable land and soil management in urban and rural areas.

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Living Labs and Lighthouses

Learn how Living Labs and Lighthouses can help to experiment and showcase good practices for sustainable land management. Work with researchers and land managers to find real-life solutions to societal challenges.

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Why is soil biodiversity important?

Delve into our latest video released for the annual World Biodiversity Day, on how initiatives led by Mission Soil are actively transforming the understanding around soil biodiversity into tangible results, ensuring healthier soils for a sustainable future.

Watch the video about soil biodiversity here

Latest news

Thursday, 18 July 2024

SOLO’s preliminary assessments on the knowledge gaps of Soil Mission objectives are now publicly available

The Horizon Europe project Soils for Europe has published its first round of roadmaps on the SOLO platform. The documents exploring the knowledge gaps in the eight Mission Soil objectives are open for public review. Find out how to become involved in the process in this article.

Thursday, 16 May 2024

The first European Carbon Farming Summit was a success!

Prompted by the urgent need of addressing our climate crises, more than 600 experts participated in this lively event. Mechanisms to empower rural communities to use soil as an effective carbon sink were identified. Check out the key insights from the event.

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

BIOservicES Soil sampling procedures and methods

Consistent soil sampling across all our European experimental sites is crucial in our mission to understand soil organisms' role in delivering ecosystem functions. Standardised procedures enable us to identify regional trends, contributing to sustainable land management practices. The BIOservicES project has defined harmonised sampling methods, with extensive sampling planned for April-May 2024 and 2026. Pre-sampling steps include preparation, site selection, and adherence to defined procedures for storage and shipment, ensuring reliable data collection and analysis.