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Friday, 29 November 2024
Call for Applications: European Landowners’ Land and Soil Management Awards
Are you a farmer, landowner, or land manager championing sustainable land and soil practices? Apply for the prestigious Land and Soil Management Award by the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO). This award highlights innovative efforts to protect soil, raising awareness and promoting best practices. The winner will receive €5,000 and be celebrated at the Forum for the Future of Agriculture on 1 April 2025. Submit your application by 31 January 2025 to showcase your project to a panel of esteemed experts.
Thursday, 21 November 2024
PHISHES project launched to improve prediction of soil health and ecosystem services
The Horizon Europe project PHISHES officially kicked off on 24 September, marking the start of a four-year initiative aimed at safeguarding European soils through advanced simulation tools. PHISHES stands for Physically-Based Integrated Soil Health Simulation Platform which is also the main planned output. Coordinated by DHI, the project brings together nine expert partners from across Europe, encompassing soil science, hydrology, and policy-making.
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.