EU Soil Observatory (EUSO)

Wildfires induce significant disturbances to topsoil properties, increasing surface runoff and accelerating soil erosion. This new dataset provides annual global estimates of post-fire soil erosion from 2001–2019. The dataset integrates erosion estimates with spatial information enabling the assessment of cumulative soil degradation driven by repeated burns. This resource supports global-scale analysis of wildfire-induced land degradation and offers a basis for post-fire risk mitigation and policy strategies.

To help land managers scale up climate-friendly practices, the Commission is developing certification methodologies designed to provide farmers and foresters with result-based payments for their climate action. These payments will supplement their income and encourage a transition towards more resilient and sustainable production systems. The draft certification methodologies for carbon farming activities are now available for public feedback on the "Have Your Say" portal. The consultation closes on 19 February 2026.

Peat-DBase compiles geolocated observations of peat depth, soil carbon content, bulk density, and site characteristics. As such, Peat-DBase will help researchers to map, understand, and protect peatlands. The current version of the database misses however some regions. We are therefore inviting peatland researchers to contribute data to Peat-DBase. We have a maximally inclusive authorship policy for this dataset. If you wish to submit data to Peat-DBase, please fill out this preliminary survey and you will be contacted with further instructions.

Learn more about the potential of Regenerative & Conservation Agricultural Practices to revive damaged soils, and how to drive their widespread adoption at this launch webinar on 12th February from TRAILS4SOIL, a major EU- and SERI-funded research project. We will explore the benefits of Regenerative & Conservation Agricultural Practices, barriers to their adoption, policies and business models to support their adoption, knowledge gaps and explain how TRAILS4SOIL will address these issues across its five Living Labs in Europe.

Join us on 26 February 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, for an online webinar exploring how soil literacy supports soil health and informed decision‑making. Bringing together several EU Soil Mission projects, the session will present practical approaches such as mobile applications, community‑based education, digital soil monitoring, and hands‑on learning. Through examples and cross‑project discussion, the webinar will show how these tools enhance knowledge transfer, engage stakeholders, and empower citizens, farmers, and practitioners. It will also discuss how soil literacy initiatives can be scaled and adapted across Europe to strengthen sustainable soil management.

The objective of the workshop is to present the outcomes of WEFE Nexus related PRIMA, HORIZON and INTERREG projects and prepare a policy brief that will synthesize the results of these projects and propose a viable alternative for the operationalization and scaling up of the WEFE Nexus.

The event will explore how Earth Observation can be integrated into national statistics and policy reporting to improve accuracy, timeliness, and spatial detail for areas such as natural capital assessments, agricultural monitoring, and GHG emissions. It aims to identify how EO can support policy implementation and streamline transversal reporting. The event is co-organised with DG ESTAT, DG JRC, DG DEFIS, DG ENV, EARSC, EEA, OECD, UNSD, FAO, UNECE, University of Hannover, and Biodiversity Alliance & CIAT.

The 3rd INTERNATIONAL OLIVE CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL returns in 2026, strengthening its global presence and continuing a vital conversation about the olive, as a symbol of health, sustainability, and cultural identity. This year’s edition brings together international experts, chefs, and creators to explore a wide range of topics: health, nutrition, regenerative agriculture, technology, the environment, branding, tourism, and the arts, all through keynotes, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. A special focus will be placed on olive tourism as a driver of local development and gastronomy as a powerful ambassador for Greek olive oil worldwide.

PFAS Treatment Europe 2026 offers a timely opportunity to address critical challenges in PFAS detection, treatment, remediation, and regulatory compliance, supporting effective long-term management.

The British Society of Soil Science is pleased to announce our next Zoom into Soil webinar will take place on Thursday 19 February from 12:00 - 1:00pm (UK time) and is free of charge to register. Join Dr. Diana Vieira and Dr. Arwyn Jones from the European Commission as they discuss EU Mission Soil and the new EU Soil Monitoring Law.

it is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the Fourth International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2026). This symposium, a biennial scientific event not-for-profit, will be held from 12-14 August 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. The main theme of the ISCRAES 2026 is aimed at achieving the primary objective of agro-environmental sustainability by tackling the current major environmental, climate, and societal challenges facing the world.

We are thrilled to host the 13th edition of the International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology (ISEE13) in Wageningen, the Netherlands. This edition's theme, "From the lab to the field, from the field to the lab," reflects our commitment to bridging experimental and real-world studies—both essential for advancing earthworm research. ISEE13 will provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, with a strong focus on early-career researchers who are at the forefront of addressing global challenges that impact, or are influenced by, earthworms.

The main objective of the Open Call (OC) in iCOSHELLs is to engage and include new stakeholders in their 6 Living Labs (LLs) by adding extra experimental sites and/or including new innovations and solutions to be tested by the LLs. Successful applicants to the OC will become full actors of the LL and will participate in all further co-creation activities to validate their technologies/solutions in real life settings of the particular LL leading to improved soil health within the iCOSHELLs project.