Scientific paper
This paper analyses EU funding trends for R&I in soil-related issues, revealing significant investments over the past four decades. The recent Horizon Europe Mission 'A Soil Deal for Europe' further promotes soil research through a network of living labs and lighthouses. Complementing this, the EU Soil Strategy 2030 and the proposal for a Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive, along with the EU Soil Observatory, create a comprehensive framework for soil protection, restoration, and sustainable use.
The paper is available on the European Journal of Soil Science website.
Publication date: 27/09/2023
Forty years of soil research funded by the European Commission: Trends and future. A systematic review of research projects
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