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The ultimate goal is to achieve healthy EU soils by 2050, in line with the EU Zero Pollution ambition. The EU soil strategy for 2030 sets out a framework and concrete measures to protect and restore soils, and ensure that they are used sustainably. A new Soil Monitoring Law will put the EU on a pathway to healthy soils by 2050.
The new Soil Monitoring Law provides a legal framework to help achieve healthy soils by 2050. It will do so by. putting in place a solid and coherent monitoring framework for all soils across the EU so Member States can take measures to regenerate degraded soils. making sustainable soil management the norm in the EU.
The EU soil strategy for 2030 sets out a framework and concrete measures to protect and restore soils, and ensure that they are used sustainably. It sets a vision and objectives to achieve healthy soils by 2050, with concrete actions by 2030. It also announces a new Soil Health Law by 2023 to ensure a level playing field and a high level of ...
The public health, environmental, moral and socio-economic case for the EU to lead the global fight against pollution is today stronger than ever. On 12 May 2021, the European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: "Towards a Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil" (and annexes) - a key deliverable of the European Green Deal.
Aug 2, 2022 · Action for soil protection is a prominent feature in the European Green Deal and at the heart of our European and international agendas. Soils host more than 25% of the world’s biodiversity, are the largest terrestrial carbon pool on the planet and play a key role in the circular economy and adaptation to climate change.
Nov 17, 2021 · Staff Working Document accompanying the EU Soil Strategy for 2030. English. (2.03 MB - PDF) Download. Environment. This site is managed by: Directorate-General for Environment. Contact us. Contact DG Environment.
Soil Data Maps (JRC, European Commission) EUROPEAN SOIL DATA CENTRE (ESDAC) is the thematic centre for soil-related data in Europe. Its ambition is to be the single reference point for and to host all relevant soil data and information at European level. A web-based map viewer is available.
criterion for healthy soil condition for the chosen soil descriptor that is equivalent to the criterion set for “bulk density in subsoil”. Non-managed soils in natural land areas Part B: soil descriptors with criteria for healthy soil condition established at Member States level Excess nutrient content in soil Extractable phosphorus (mg per kg)
Feb 2, 2021 · Through this public consultation, the Commission invites citizens and organisations to contribute to the preparation of the new EU Soil Strategy and share their views on potential objectives and actions. It will remain open for feedback for 12 weeks until 27 April 2021. Soil is a thin layer that hosts a quarter of our planet’s biodiversity.
International action. The EU works with partners worldwide to combat land and soil degradation and desertification. Land degradation and desertification are issues of both global and EU concern. They are caused by many factors including population growth, poor land management, climate change and deforestation.
