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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
il Parco Nazionale di Doñana National Park in Spagna è una delle aree più colpite dagli effetti della siccità. FOTO: Ministero spagnolo per la Transizione ecologica e la Demografia (MITECO), 2022.

Drought, the Mediterranean in the hotspot in the world is small

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Un nuovo rapporto dell'UNCCD ha individuato gli impatti, ambientali, sociali ed economici della siccità nelle zone più colpite nel biennio 2023-2024. Tra loro, Spagna, Marocco e Turchia. "Una catastrofe globale che si estende su milioni di km quadrati e colpisce milioni di persone"
A deciduous forest in Western Europe. According to the EU Environment Agency, from land use, land use change and forestry, the continent saves nearly 200 million tonnes of carbon each year. Photo: sharloch Attribution - Noncommercial - No Derivative Works 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deedsharloch Attribution - Noncommercial - No Derivative Works 2.0 Generic CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deed

Europe’s soil carbon sink declines (but the trend can be reversed)

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According to the EU Environment Agency, from land use, land use change and forestry, Europe saves almost 200 million tonnes of carbon each year. Compared to 330 recorded on average between 1991 and 2013
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
Organized by the TERRASAFE and MONALISA projects, the webinar is scheduled for June 17, on World Desertification Day. Image: TERRASAFE and MONALISAImage: TERRASAFE and MONALISA

A webinar to discover new solutions against desertification

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On the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, on June 17, experts from two European projects outline strategies to counter the problem and share their experiences
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

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