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The EU Mission: ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ 2024 calls for proposals will be opened soon, with evaluations taking place from October. We are looking for experienced and motivated specialists on soil-related areas to help us evaluate the project proposals and select the best innovative ideas that could advance towards the restoration and protection of soils. You can prepare for the next evaluations following a few steps.

Under the Work Programme 2024, the European Commission has published two calls for proposals, funding the creation and establishment of soil health living labs (SHLLs) to support the transition towards healthy soils by 2030. In light of these calls, land managers, researchers, public authorities, and businesses can attend the national engagement events organised by NATI00NS and receive further support.

On 20 February 2024, the Provincial Council of Almería, Spain, signed the Mission Soil Manifesto at the European Parliament in Brussels, pledging its support to the European Union’s efforts to preserve and improve soil health.

Discover innovative solutions for regenerating soil health and revolutionising the food system! Join EIT Food's Seedbed Incubator programme, connecting entrepreneurs with industry leaders and providing funding, coaching, and networking opportunities. Apply now to be part of the movement shaping the future of agriculture before 26 February 2024.

The winners for the Mission Soil photo competition were announced during the European Mission Soil Week in Madrid (Spain). The competition inspired over 50 people to show us their love for soil in their beautiful photos with soil as the protagonist. Read on to learn more about who the three winners and nine runners up are.