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On 27 May in Brussels, a meeting of the promoters of seven EU initiatives to identify opportunities and develop operational recommendations for the advancement of the rural bioeconomy. Image: © 2026 BBioNets consortium Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International CC BY-NC 4.0 DeedBBioNets consortium Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International CC BY-NC 4.0 Deed

From local action to European strategy: a Policy Lab for the bioeconomy

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On 27 May in Brussels, a meeting of seven EU-funded initiatives. The aim: to bridge the gap between local experimentation and European policymaking, and to deliver actionable recommendations for the rural bioeconomy
The ECHO project initiative, which is also coordinated by Re Soil Foundation, invites schools and citizens to raise awareness about the importance of soil through creative, scientific, and educational projectsECHO

The ECHO Soil Challenge aims to raise awareness about the value of soil

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Launched by the ECHO project and coordinated by the Re Soil Foundation, this initiative invites schools and citizens to promote the importance of soil as a resource through creative, scientific, and educational projects. Applications are open until November 9 this year
FOTO: Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay

“The new Bioeconomy Strategy is a step forward for the EU’s economic future”

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David Newman (European Bioeconomy Bureau): "The document acknowledges past mistakes and seeks to correct them, also to avoid missing the train of opportunities that bioeconomy offers". But some aspects are worrying, starting with the lack of market-pull mechanisms to stimulate industrial innovation
The new Bioeconomy Strategy formulated by the European Commission aims to promote green growth, competitiveness, and resilience in the EU. PHOTO: Iván Tamás by PixabayIván Tamás by Pixabay

Bioeconomy: The EU Commission presents its new strategy

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The document aims to increase the Union's competitiveness through the development of the various sectors of the bioeconomy, a meta-sector that is already worth 2,700 billion and employs over 17 million people (8% of total employment)
Annalisa Corrado is shadow rapporteur for the Soil Directive for the S&D Group in the European Parliament. PHOTO: © Mathieu CUGNOT - European Union 2025© Mathieu CUGNOT - European Union 2025

Corrado (S&D): “Soil Law strikes a balance between ambition and practicality”

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La relatrice ombra del gruppo S&D (Socialisti e Democratici) sulla nuova direttiva approvata dall’Europarlamento: “è una legge di partenza, che valorizza conoscenze ed esperienze virtuose dei territori”.
A study has proposed a framework for assessing European soil quality in a comprehensive manner by identifying quality indicators. Photo: Easy-Peasy.AI Free to useEasy-Peasy.AI Free to use

An integrated approach is needed for EU soil quality monitoring

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A new study reviews different soil assessment schemes. The “binary” system is the most suitable for macro evaluation. But tools for local investigations are also needed
Mazzola (EU Soil Ambassador): “Soil Law opens up many opportunities for raising awareness on soil and agriculture and supporting projects”Matteo Mazzola

“EU has fallen behind on regenerative agriculture. But Soil Law is a great opportunity”

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Mission Soil ambassador Matteo Mazzola will speak at Ecomondo's States General for soil health: “We must support regeneration in opposition to agronomic simplification. On agroecology, Asia and America are doing more, but European rules can accelerate the spread of best practices”
European Parliament Vice President Martin Hojsík, rapporteur for the Soil Monitoring Law, rejoices at the announcement of the European Parliament's favorable vote on the new directive. SOURCE: European Parliament

The Soil Monitoring Law is here. Final approval at EU Parliament

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After a two-year legislative process, the Soil Monitoring Law has been definitively approved by the European Parliament. Rapporteur Martin Hojsík said: "The directive is a help for farmers and foresters. It ensures healthy soil and bread on our tables." Member states now have three years to implement the rules at the national level
The fourth edition of the States General of the Green Economy for soil health is scheduled for November 6 in Rimini during Ecomondo. Photo: Ecomondo, media kitPhoto: Ecomondo, media kit

States General for soil health: circular bioeconomy and soil regeneration are the main issues of 4th edition

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On November 6, the Ecomondo exhibition in Rimini (Italy) will host the annual event organized by the Re Soil Foundation in cooperation with the event's Technical Committee and the National Bioeconomy Coordination Board. Main themes are circular bioeconomy, regeneration, European policies, and ongoing projects
Riconvertita in una lunga passeggiata verde, la “High Line” di New York, ex storica ferrovia urbana sopraelevata è un esempio originale di ripristino del suolo urbano attraverso il de-sealing. Foto: Dansnguyen CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 Deed

Freeing up soil is possible. Experts share regeneration experiences trough de-sealing

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Soil sealing is a global problem affecting large urban centers. But new tools, explains the FAO, can now guide sustainable planning

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