This report is a narrative review of the effects reported in the scientific literature (peer-reviewed and indexed scientific publications showing quantitative evidence) about the relationships between a selection of nature...
The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the development of a possible EU Soil Health Law.
Soils are the foundation of our food security, providing 95% of the food we eat. Healthy soils are vital for life on Earth. They deliver many essential services, and are crucial to achieve key objectives of the European Green Deal such as climate neutrality, biodiversity restoration, zero pollution, healthy and sustainable food systems and a resilient environment.
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Related organisation(s) | EC - European CommissionDG ENV - DG for Environment |
Knowledge service | Metadata | Biodiversity |Biodiversity and health |
Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | biodiversityecosystem servicessoil protectionland usepublic consultationEU lawsustainable developmentenvironmental protectionfood securitysoil pollutionClimate change mitigationadaptation to climate changecircular economyagricultural productionsustainable agricultureSocial impact |
Geographic coverage | EUEuropean Union |
This is an assessment report by the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (2019).