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2021.03.04 | Education news
Survey on soil science in higher education shows desire for stronger cross European collaboration
The EU has realized the importance of strengthening research and capacity in soil science to meet both global and local challenges in sustainable and climate smart soil management. However, only 10% of higher education institutes have dedicated soil science departments. Building the human capacity will therefore be critical.
2021.03.04 | Education news
Next generation of soil scientists in Switzerland – recognizing challenges and finding solutions
Nurturing a hands-on approach to find practical solutions to current soil challenges. Given the growing realization of the importance of soils, soil science education in Europe is steadily growing and becoming a stand-alone science.
2021.03.04 | Education news
The role of education in sustainable soil management in Turkey
Raising awareness through training and education is crucial to achieving sustainable soil management. If measures, actions and plans are not based on sound education, success cannot be achieved for sustainable soil and land management.
2021.03.04 | Education news
Agricultural soil challenges in Spain: overcoming existing barriers for the implementation of sustainable practices
Spain has a great diversity of agricultural soils due to large variations in climate, geology, land uses, and crops. Soil loss is of particular concern in most of its territory, along with N-related pollution caused by inadequate farming procedures. Several sustainable practices have been proposed to tackle those challenges and public policies may…
2021.03.04 | Education news
The value of engaging students in soil research is underestimated
Engaging students in research projects strengthens the link between the sector and education, changes the project dynamics and provides the opportunity to update the educational system.
2021.03.04 | Education news
Visiting GRAND FARM - Witnessing how crucial soil is for our survival
GRAND FARM makes use of the environment and co-exists with owls, earthworms and trees. An organic farm, contributing to finding of solutions and sharing of results and experiences while improving the supply of healthy food and the protection of soils. By: Isabella Gehken and Dean Jordanski, summer interns at the Institute of Soil Research, BOKU,…
2021.03.01 | Research news
Pre-Announcement of 2nd EJP SOIL internal Call for proposals
EJP SOIL pre-announce the upcoming 2nd internal call for joint research projects, with an allocated budget of maximum 30 M€. The call will open from 01.04.2021 with a closing date for proposals on 31.05.2021.
2021.02.17 | Research news
New research projects will develop climate smart sustainable management of agricultural soils
Management of agricultural soils is becoming a key aspect in the fight against climate change and its consequences. A new research effort comprising ten trans-European research projects will support the development of climate-smart and sustainable management of agricultural soils.
2021.02.08 | Publication
List of potential AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES that ECO-SCHEMES could support
The CAP is instrumental in managing the transition towards a sustainable food system and in strengthening the efforts of European farmers to contribute to the EU’s climate objectives and to protect the environment. Eco-schemes are a new instrument in the CAP to support this transition. Member States will set eco-schemes in their CAP strategic…
2020.12.29 | Events
The new EU Soil Observatory – EJP SOIL willing to contribute with strong member state engagement
In the light of World Soil Day, the EU Soil Observatory was launched on 4 December 2020, emphasizing and highlighting the importance of soil. The new EU Soil Observatory will be a dynamic and inclusive platform that will provide information and data needed to safeguard soils to the European Commission and the broader soil user community.
Future events
- Fri 23 Apr
- 11:00-13:00 | Webinar
SOMMIT webinar: Agriculture, Forests and other land use (AFOLU) GHG inventory: soil’s carbon stock changes and non-CO2 emissions - Mon 23 Aug
- 09:00-17:00 | Online
Eurosoil 2021: Connecting people and soil
It’s time to start spreading the word - early bird registrations and late breaking contribution submissions for #Eurosoil2021 are open! Join us for this virtual collaborative journey in Connecting People and Soil online in 2021 as we share research globally and maximise opportunities for interaction and networking.