Are you passionate about soil education and innovation? Join us in the Curiosoil project’s Community of Practice (CoP) and become a part of a collaborative network dedicated to advancing soil literacy across Europe.

This event closes and celebrates the 2024 collaboration dedicated to advancing soil literacy across Europe. Engage with experts, educators, and enthusiasts who share your commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of soil health and sustainability.

We will present the advances of Curiosoil work and engagement opportunities for CoP Members.

What is the Curiosoil CoP?

The Curiosoil CoP is a platform for stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to come together and contribute to the development, piloting and implementation of soil education initiatives. Led by ECOLISE, the CoP coordinates efforts across multiple countries, bringing together relevant experts and organizations to achieve common objectives. Our main target countries are:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Croatia
• Denmark
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Finland
• Luxemburg
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Ukraine

Objectives of the CoP:

• Identify and Collect Information: Assist Curiosoil partners in identifying existing non-formal soil educational initiatives in each country.
• Implement Piloting Process: Support the piloting of educational materials and the Soil Curiosity Kit, developed by Curiosoil partners, in educational settings.
• Facilitate Further Piloting and Dissemination: Help in the piloting, demonstration, and dissemination of the Soil Curiosity Kit outside formal educational settings.

Who Can Join?

We welcome participation from various stakeholders, including:

• Science education experts
• Community educators
• Members of environmental NGOs or non-profit organizations
• Community leaders
• Technology and innovation experts
• Agricultural experts
• Actors from ecovillages or permaculture associations
• And others!

Roles you can take within the CoP:

• Active:  I want to take part in discussions, share my organisation’s experience, pilot the Curiosoil educational materials and provide feedback
• Observer:  I would like to participate in webinars and receive information on the project activities and deliverables
• Expert:  I can provide expert input on the Curiosoil material

Benefits of Joining:

• Networking opportunities with like-minded stakeholders across Europe.
• Contribution to the advancement of soil literacy and education.
• Access to new educational materials and resources developed by the Curiosoil project.
• Recognition for your contribution to project activities.
• Invitation to our in-person events in your country
  • National workshops for co-creation of recommendations for soil education: Primary and secondary education
  • National workshops for co-creation of recommendations for soil education: Tertiary education
  • National conferences and policy briefs

How Does it Work and what are the commitments?

• Each CoP will have 8-12 members selected by ECOLISE in consultation with Curiosoil partners.
• CoP members will collaborate through online meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and workshops: 4 meetings a year until February 2028.
• CoP members will pilot the project materials, provide feedback, and support dissemination activities.
• Results and insights generated within the CoPs will be compiled and shared with the Curiosoil consortium.