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ESDAC Projects

ESDAC Projects are research and data initiatives focused on soil science and related environmental issues, coordinated through the European Soil Data Centre (ESDAC) hosted by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). The projects cover a range of topics, including soil health, pollution, mapping, and literacy, and include both ongoing and completed projects funded by the European Union.

PREPSOIL

It is estimated that between 60 and 70% of EU soils are unhealthy. In the context of the Soil Mission, PREPSOIL has pioneered, showcased and accelerated the transition to healthy soils…

AI 4 Soil Health

Accelerating the collection and use of soil health information using AI technology to support the Soil Deal for Europe and EU Soil Observatory.

SOIL O-LIVE

The SOIL O-LIVE project, funded by the EU, aims to address these challenges through various multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. The project will assess the environmental condition of olive…

EU Missions | Soil deal for Europe

The EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil) is one of five Missions funded under the EU Research and Innovation (R&I) Programme Horizon Europe…