We are happy to share with you exciting news from CURIOSOIL and some interesting events happening in the soil community.
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Dear community of soil enthusiasts,
We are pleased to share with you exciting news from the project and some interesting events happening in the soil community.
Don't miss the opportunity to join the CURIOSOIL Community of Practice Leaders and the next Community of Practice meeting in December to interact with soil experts and learn from other effective soil initiatives in Europe. Stay tuned for all the new updates from CURIOSOIL in the coming months!
Join the CURIOSOIL Community of Practice Leaders
Attention soil researchers and enthusiasts: the CURIOSOIL Project is recruiting Community of Practice (CoP) leaders! Apply to lead in your country and support soil education initiatives with real impact. As a CoP leader, you will connect with national stakeholders—educators, environmental experts, and community leaders—to pilot and implement projects tailored to your country’s needs. If you are committed to soil health and ready to contribute, apply by 17 November.
CURIOSOIL Project Milestone: First Transnational Community of Practice Meeting
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In September, the CURIOSOIL Project reached a new milestone with the first transnational meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) group. The online gathering, organized by Abdul Otman from ECOLISE, brought together soil educators, scientists, policy advocates, and other soil enthusiasts from across Europe. You can get more insights on how the meeting went by reading the article from our colleague Abdul. We encourage you to join us at the next meeting, on 12 December.
Participate in the “Why I Teach Soil” Campaign and Support CURIOSOIL's Soil Education Efforts
Are you a teacher or head teacher willing to join CURIOSOIL's mission? Our next campaign is dedicated to you!
The objective of the "Why I Teach Soil” campaign is to raise awareness about soil health and promote soil literacy among teachers, head teachers and students. This brings an exciting opportunity to discover innovative and fun ways to bring soil science into the classroom with free educational content. Through engaging projects and hands-on activities, you'll inspire the next generation of soil guardians!
Integrating Citizenship and Sustainability in Education – Insights from Harry te Riele (ESHA)
Citizenship and sustainability are increasingly central themes in education. Schools play a crucial role in preparing students for their future responsibilities in society and encouraging them to contribute to a sustainable future. Harry te Riele from the European School Heads Association (ESHA) shares insights on how schools can effectively integrate these values into their curriculum. Watch the full video here:
A teaspoon of healthy soil can contain more micro-organisms than there are people on the planet. These microbes interact with each other, plants and the environment to create a dynamic, living ecosystem. The soil microbiome is essential for plant growth, nutrient cycling and climate regulation. It's a hidden world on which we depend.
Yet, over 60% of soils in the EU are currently unhealthy, jeopardising these essential foundations. In response, the European Commission launched the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) in 2021, marking a pivotal step in the European Green Deal.
21 new projects have been launched to support the EU's Soil Deal for Europe mission and the European Green Deal. Mission Soil is funding five innovative Living Labs projects to restore soil health by 2030.
Students Help Develop Soil Health App as Part of LOESS
As part of the LOESS project, high school students in Barcelona developed an +AR APP to improve soil health. Now in its second phase, the project is focusing on developing soil health education programmes and materials to fill existing gaps.
The NBSOIL Academy Modules 1 and 2 Are Available Online
The NBSOIL Academy is a pioneering two-year training prototype designed to enable existing and aspiring soil advisors to use nature-based solutions effectively. Enrolments are rolling. Start learning now!
Discover the latest news from the start of the project, including courses, podcasts, videos, calls for proposals and upcoming events. Join GOV4ALL in a new era of sustainable restoration in the Mediterranean.
Check out two new funded PhD opportunities in soil spectroscopy with Teagasc and UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering. If you're interested in developing portable and rapid assessment methods for soil carbon and monitoring, this could be the opportunity for you! Closing date: 30 November.
Are you passionate about soil? Join the CURIOSOIL CoP and connect with a network dedicated to promoting soil literacy across Europe. This event will celebrate 2024 progress and allow you to engage with experts and educators committed to soil health and sustainability.
The second edition of the European Mission Soil Week is taking place on 12-13 November in Brussels adds momentum to the ongoing efforts to improve soil health. The CURIOSOIL Project will be represented there by some of our partners, to discuss and find synergies to increase societal awareness and engagement on soil literacy and education.
CURIOSOIL Celebrates the Launch of the Community of Practice
The CURIOSOIL Community of Practice (CoP) held its inaugural meeting on 6 June, marking an important milestone in the promotion of soil education across Europe.
Art Meets Earth – CURIOSOIL Artathon Kicks Off
On 5 June 2025, artists of all disciplines and experience levels gathered in Wageningen, the Netherlands, for the opening day of CURIOSOIL's Artathon – Exploring
CURIOSOIL and LOESS Collaborate to Boost Soil Health Literacy
The CURIOSOIL project has initiated a close collaboration with the LOESS project, a sister project of Mission Soil, by participating in two workshops in May
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At CURIOSOIL, we are pleased to share with you in this issue of our newsletter exciting news from the project and some interesting events happening
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At CURIOSOIL, we are pleased to share with you in this issue of our newsletter exciting news from the project and some interesting events happening
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