Towards climate-smart sustainable management of agricultural soils

The overall goal of the EJP SOIL programme is to build a sustainable European integrated research system and develop and deploy a reference framework on climate-smart, sustainable agricultural soil management.

What is EJP SOIL?

EJP SOIL is a European Joint Programme on Agricultural Soil Management addressing key societal challenges including climate change and future food supply.

EJP SOIL unites a unique group of 26 partners from 24 European countries, > 400 scientists in a 5 year programme (2020 - 2025).

EJP SOIL is:

• Co-fund action:  ☞ coordinated research and innovation programme EU & countries

• Public- public funding: 50% EC – 50% institutes

Why EJP SOIL?

EJP SOIL goal is to improve the understanding of agricultural soil management by finding synergies in research, strengthen­ing research communities and raising public awareness.

EJP SOIL considers the need for effective policy solutions and strategic multi-actor approach allowing to initi­ate inter-society dialogue and implementation of best practices.