Related projects

Related Projects

Related projects in a research project, such as those developed under the European Commission’s Soil Mission, are those that are in some way linked or associated with the main objective of the project or the Mission in general. In the context of the Soil Mission, these related projects could be those that contribute to or complement efforts to achieve the specific objectives of the Mission, i.e. to improve soil health across Europe.

AI4SoilHealth

AI4SoilHealth

The European Commission has set a bold target to achieve healthy soils by 2030. It’s essential to assess and monitor soil health indicators. The EU-funded AI4SoilHealth project will collaboratively design, build and maintain an openly accessible digital infrastructure across Europe based on advanced AI techniques coupled with new in-depth knowledge and measures of soil health. This AI-driven data infrastructure will develop a digital twin of soil. The project aims to deliver a consistent Soil Health Index methodology, a Rapid Soil Health Assessment Toolbox, the AI4SoilHealth Data Cube for Europe, a Soil Health and Degradation Monitor, and the AI4SoilHealth API and mobile app. AI4SoilHealth will test these tools and collect feedback from target users.


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Soil Health BENCHMARKS

Soils are essential for providing food, clean water, habitats for biodiversity and other vital services; life cannot exist without them. In this context, the EU-funded BENCHMARKS project will contribute to the development of an integrated monitoring framework for soil health. This will build on the assessment of soil-based ecosystem functions to co-develop an interactive soil health dashboard. The aim is to facilitate the selection of appropriate soil health indicators, their assessment and indexing, and to recommend management practices that promote soil health. The dashboard is intended for different stakeholders involved in urban, agricultural and forestry land use. It will include proposed indicators (sample-based measurements and data, and model-derived statistics), incorporate spatial and citizen science observations, and be tested through landscape case studies across Europe.

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HuMUS

HuMUS

The EU mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” (Soil Mission) aims to move Europe towards healthy soils by 2030. The EU-funded HuMUS project aims to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the importance and value of soil health in local communities. Its overall aim is to engage communities and regions by creating spaces for dialogue on soil health with stakeholders from the quadruple helix, including marginalised and vulnerable groups. In addition, the project will launch a €600,000 call for pilot projects that will encourage broader collaborative assessment and transition efforts on local soil issues beyond existing partnerships. This initiative will help accelerate the uptake of the Soil Mission by public and private entities across Europe.



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LOESS

LOESS

The LOESS project aims to improve soil-related knowledge by connecting and collaborating with different stakeholders in Communities of Practice (CoPs). It will assess educational needs at different levels – from primary to tertiary education – and develop targeted teaching programmes and materials, including a soil education atlas. The initiative will integrate innovative methods such as virtual and augmented reality into soil education courses and modules, addressing both local and global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Activities will take place in 15 countries and will include hands-on, community-engaged research and learning. To increase awareness and engagement, LOESS will organise targeted campaigns and events to stimulate discussion and promote knowledge uptake. In addition, the project will work with education authorities to provide improved resources and recommendations for better soil education at all levels.

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NATI00NS

The EU mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” aims to establish 100 regional Living Labs and Lighthouses to serve as centres of innovation and knowledge. These hubs will collaboratively develop and test land management practices and solutions to improve soil health and promote systemic changes in land use. The ultimate goal is to significantly restore the health of European soils by 2030, with the ambition of achieving 100% healthy soils by 2050. To support this, the EU-funded NATI00NS project will conduct national engagement events in 43 countries – including all EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries – to involve key stakeholders. Through individual coaching, capacity building and matchmaking sessions, the project will prepare these stakeholders to apply for and implement Soil Health Living Labs.

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NBSOIL

NBSoil

Soil degradation is a pressing global problem, with projections that over 90% of all soils could be degraded by 2050. To address this, the EU-funded NBSoil project will develop a blended learning programme to improve soil health knowledge among soil advisors. The programme will promote a comprehensive approach to soil health through six multifunctional categories: the use of organic fertilisers from local bio-waste, cover crops, paludiculture, forest diversification, bioremediation and blue-green infrastructure in urban and peri-urban areas. The project plans to train around 300 participants from 8 EU countries over 2 years, including an introductory online course followed by four advanced modules.



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