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.

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Latest news

Friday, 30 May 2025

Have your say: Project Credible’s expert reports are now open for feedback

Project Credible has recently launched public consultations on a series of reports prepared by the project's experts and invited specialists, addressing the challenges and solutions for adopting carbon farming and regenerative agriculture across Europe. Don’t hesitate to take a look and share your views with Credible.

Monday, 26 May 2025

Open call: seeking seven European museums to co-host the “SOIL ART TALES” exhibition

In the frame of the SoilTribes project, the Global Network of Water Museums launches an open call to select seven museums in Europe to host the travelling exhibition “SOIL ART TALES. Living Ecosystems for Shared Futures”.

Monday, 19 May 2025

EU invests €7.3 billion from Horizon Europe to enhance its competitiveness and talent growth

The European Commission is investing over €7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2025 to strengthen Europe's research and innovation engine and global edge. This will drive cutting-edge science, accelerate the EU's green and digital transitions, and enhance Europe's competitiveness.