hosts more than 25% of all biodiversity and provides 95-99% of food to 8 billion people. It provides us with clean water and it is the largest terrestrial pool of carbon. Keeping our soils healthy is essential for life on Earth. The EU Mission has recently opened a call for €95 million to identify strategies for land decontamination ...
ECHO is a Research and Innovation Action co-funded by the Union under the Horizon programme, and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It will last 4 years – from June 2023 to May 2027. The project aims to engage citizens in protecting and restoring soils by building their skills and enhancing their knowledge on soils.
South boasts of more than 20 000 plant species; we have spectacular landscapes, and a scientific community committed to conserving our environment for current and future generations. Our botanical wealth is a rich source of medicines, and together with a strong agricultural sector, research in these fields has an exciting future.