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Tuesday, 8 October 2024
From nitrogen pollution to battery recycling, young scientists take action to help society
At the 2024 EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS), soil health took center stage as 17-year-old Nikhil Vemuri from North Carolina developed groundbreaking technology to fight nitrogen pollution. His innovative software uses satellite imagery to help farmers optimize fertiliser use, reducing environmental damage while improving crop yields.
Monday, 7 October 2024
Join the second edition of European Mission Soil Week: Leading the transition to healthier soils
The European Mission Soil Week (EMSW) 2024 returns, building on its vital role in promoting research, innovation and engagement on soil protection and restoration. This year’s event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss soil health challenges and to showcase innovative research, practical solutions and actions. Through discussions, field visits and collaborative sessions, EMSW 2024 will push forward the collective effort to protect and improve the future of Europe’s soils.
Monday, 23 September 2024
Protecting our soil: 21 new EU-funded projects to help restore soil health by 2030
The European Commission has allocated over €170 million with the goal of tackling soil health challenges across Europe. As part of the EU Mission: 'A Soil Deal for Europe' and the European Green Deal, these initiatives bring together over 500 participants from 37 countries, including EU members and partners from around the globe.
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Policy Workshop on International Carbon Certification Schemes
As part of the ORCaSa project, we’re organizing a policy workshop on international carbon certification schemes. This event will happen in Brussels (possibility to join online) on 26 Sept, from 9AM to 1PM.
Tuesday, 30 July 2024
Dublin will welcome the second edition of the European Carbon Farming Summit next March
After the great success of the first European Carbon Farming Summit in Valencia, the second edition will take place in Ireland in March 2025. Hosted by Project Credible, the Summits aim to facilitate knowledge sharing and to multiply climate actions across the EU, fostering credible carbon farming practices, certification schemes, and monitoring.
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.
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
EDAPHOS Webinar: Microfluidics applied to soil ecotoxicology and microbiology (May 28th)
Join us for a webinar hosted by the Microfluidics Innovation Center on May 28th, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am CET. We extend a warm invitation for you to attend! Register through the article to access more details about the webinar content and secure your spot. Shortly after registering, you'll receive a connection link for the event. We encourage you to share the registration link with colleagues who share an interest in this topic. Let's spread the word together!
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Cultivating Change: InBestSoil’s Impact on European Soil Health
The InBestSoil project continues to make significant progress in its mission to assess and promote soil health. Now in its second year of implementation, the project is not just a research endeavour but a catalyst for change. Read more to discover the first milestones achieved.