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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
Il taglio del 20% nell’impiego dei fertilizzanti chimici raccomandato dall’Unione Europea non sarebbe sufficiente per raggiungere l’obiettivo fissato dal Green Deal di dimezzare le perdite di nutrienti entro il 2030. Foto: Vladimir Srajber pexels free to use

Cutting fertilizer use will not be enough to meet EU nitrogen targets

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A study by the UFZ in Leipzig reveals that a 20% reduction in the use of nitrogen fertilizers will result in a relatively modest decrease in nutrient losses to soil. Regional agricultural systems are a decisive factor
The SOILSCAPE project will continue until May 2028 with the goal of enhancing soil culture and soil protection efforts. Image: SOILSCAPE press kitThe SOILSCAPE project will continue until May 2028 with the goal of enhancing soil culture and soil protection efforts. Image: SOILSCAPE press kit

Soilscape open call provides 2 million for art-based project to increase soil literacy

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There is time until September 30 to apply for the Soilscape open call. The funding will be awarded to artistic and creative projects capable of spreading soil literacy and promoting land protection
The Soil Data Cube integrates observations conducted on European soil in the 21st century Photo: Wolfgang Weiser Pexels free to useWolfgang Weiser Pexels free to use

Artificial intelligence predicts climate impact on European soil

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Soil Data Cube is presented as the most advanced European soil monitoring model ever. From 2026 it will help scientists and farmers check the health of soils affected by climate change
Soil monitoring is the focus of the workshop “Supporting Capacity Building in Soil Monitoring in Europe” organized by PREPSOIL. Four online sessions divided into two modules are scheduled on June 13 and June 20. Image: PREPSOILPREPSOIL

Prepsoil outlines the future of soil monitoring

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The first workshop dedicated to Soil Monitoring Law will be held on June 13. Topics on the agenda include innovation, indicators and key tools such as remote sensing and digital mapping
The event, organized by CREA, Re Soil Foundation and Trust-IT, is dedicated to the dissemination of basic knowledge on soil health, community involvement and the role of Living Labs. The meeting can also be attended online. Image: SOILL StartupSOILL Startup

Empowering Communities for Healthy Soil. On 11 June 2025 the event in Turin

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The city is hosting “Mission Soil Living Labs and Soil Literacy: Engaging Communities for Soil Health.” The event, organized by CREA, Re Soil Foundation and Trust-IT, can also be watched online
Citizen science can play a strategic role in soil monitoring. Photo: National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Public Domain DedicationNational Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Public Domain Dedication

Citizen science provides valuable help to soil monitoring

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Supported by Prepsoil's database, new research highlights the benefits of citizen science. The approach proves effective but common standards and validation technologies are needed
The Prepsoil project was launched in 2022 to “support the implementation of the Soil Mission by creating awareness and knowledge". Image: PREPSOILImage: PREPSOIL

Brussels to host Prepsoil project final event

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The final event of the three-year initiative will be held on May 26. Dedicated to policymakers, researchers and professionals, the meeting will host four sessions focusing on key issues related to EU Mission Soil implementation
The agri-food sector also plays a key role in achieving climate neutrality in the EU by mid-century. Photo: GRID-Arendal Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DeedGRID-Arendal Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed

Soil health and living labs are the pillars of EU agriculture of the future

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The EU Commission released the Vision for Agriculture and Food 2040: Soil care, innovation and research are crucial to achieving climate neutrality by mid-century

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