EU Mission Soil

PHISHES and the EU Mission Soil

PHISHES is part of EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil), a large-scale initiative dedicated to safeguarding and restoring soil while promoting sustainable land use in both urban and rural areas.

The EU Mission Soil fosters innovation and knowledge exchange to accelerate the transition to healthier soils by 2030 through the establishment of 100 Living Labs and Lighthouses. In particular, the Mission has identified 8 objectives according to the Mission Implementation Plan:

  1. Reduce land degradation relating to desertification;
  2. Conserve and increase soil organic carbon stocks;
  3. No net soil sealing and increase reuse of urban soils;
  4. Reduce soil pollution and enhance restoration;
  5. Prevent erosion;
  6. Improve soil structure to enhance soil habitat quality for soil biota and crops;
  7. Reduce the EU global footprint on soils;
  8. Increase soil literacy in society across Member State.

As a participant in the Mission Soil Community, PHISHES leverages this collaboration to maximize the impact of its research, integrate findings into knowledge-sharing frameworks, and contribute to sustainable soil management solutions. In addition, the Mission Soil Platform serves as a central hub for collaboration, supporting research and innovation activities, fostering cooperation among funded projects, and raising awareness of soil-related challenges and solutions.

To exchanges on specific topics and develop concrete actions for cooperation within the Mission Soil Community, PHISHES participates in:

  • Cluster on Data & Knowledge Management – To engage with projects in data and knowledge sharing, integrating findings into EU Soil Observatory (EUSO), and streamlining exchanges on data protocols and metadata.
  • Cluster on Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – To collaborate with projects in communication and dissemination activities, enhancing knowledge transfer, and strengthening stakeholder engagement.

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