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2021.06.14 | Meeting
Cluster meeting on Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources1 - EJP SOIL represented
The cluster meeting on Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources was organized by REA on 20 May 2021 with the EJP SOIL programme represented.
2021.04.29 | Research news
First EJP SOIL External Call
The objective of this call is to foster holistic agricultural (forestry soils are not excluded) soil management practices which will assist in making a shift to diversify farming to include a variety of sustainable and environmental practices.
2021.04.29 | Research news
Call for a member of Scientific Committee to support review process of applications for visiting scientist support programme
EJP SOIL programme launches the call for a member of Scientific Committee, evaluating the applications of grantees seeking funds for visiting scientist support (task 5.4) and access to infrastructure (task 7.4) which are parts of WP 5 “Education, training and capacity building” and WP 7 “Synthesis on knowledge integration. Access to…
2021.04.02 | Research news
First external Call (pre-announcement)
The objective is to foster nature-based and novel-technology agricultural soil management practices in order to overcome mono and conservative farming towards sustainable production and environmental protection.
2021.04.01 | Research news
Second EJP SOIL Internal Call - OPEN
The overall objective to fill research and development gaps identified by the “Roadmap for the European Joint Program SOIL” and the annual work program of the EJP SOIL for year two.
2021.04.01 | Research news
Visiting Scientist Support - 1st Call
Strengthening scientific capacities and cooperation across Europe by building human and institutional capacity in soil science education and training in short and medium term, including training of young soil scientists.
2021.03.29 | Education news
Visiting scientists support - 1st Call (pre-announcement)
Strengthening institutional partnerships and networking to advance scientific joint work on climate-smart agricultural soil.
2021.03.04 | Research 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 | Research 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 | Research 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.
Future events
- 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.