This issue of the SoilHood newsletter highlights key updates from the NBSOIL Project, including the fourth project meeting in Turin, Italy; the launch of the fourth module of the NBSOIL Academy; the Policy Navigator; and inspiring soil health stories. You will also find a roundup of activities, events and insights from beyond the NBSOIL community.
So sit back, relax, and let’s explore the world of soil together!
NBSOIL Updates
Latest news and developments from the NBSOIL project and partners
NBSOIL Academy Launches Final Module on Soil Decision-Making
The final module of the NBSOIL Academy training programme is now available. Module 4, which focuses on enhancing soil-related decision-making in business and policy, marks the culmination of the Academy’s educational content pathway. During a dedicated webinar held on 4 June 2025, the module’s objectives were explored in depth, along with its approach to equipping soil advisors to operate effectively at the intersection of science, economics, and European policymaking.
NBSOIL Partners Gather in Torino for 4th Consortium Meeting
The NBSOIL Project team convened in the Italian city of Torino for the 4th consortium meeting, hosted at Campus Luigi Einaudi by the Università degli Studi di Torino. Over three days, between 10 and 12 June 2025, the project partners engaged in discussions, field visits, and collaborative sessions—sharing progress, exchanging ideas, and strengthening their shared commitment to healthier soils.
The meeting offered valuable insights into real-world applications of soil health principles, while strengthening collaboration and community among partners, thanks to the warm hospitality of the University of Torino team.
NBSOIL Academy Launches Module 3 on Digital Soil Innovation
The NBSOIL Academy’s Module 3 launch webinar unveiled a range of digital tools for soil health monitoring and mapping. Presented by project partners ITAP, Agrisat, BC3, and ILOT, the event highlighted the wealth of knowledge and resources available to soil advisors through the NBSOIL Academy.
Revitalizing Soil Health: Targeted Recommendations for EU Policies
Healthy soils are vital for ecosystems, food security, and climate resilience—yet over 60% of European soils are degraded, costing billions each year. The EU has taken steps to tackle this crisis, but major gaps remain in soil-specific legislation. Restoring soil health is essential for a sustainable future.
Read more about current policies and future recommendations in this article by our partner IUCN.
The Soil Beneath Our Feet: Invisible Hero of Planetary Health
Soil is the surface layer of the Earth’s crust, the ground beneath our feet, and an essential part of human living space. While its protection is most often discussed in the context of agriculture and food production, soil plays a far greater role. For example, soil microorganisms transform inorganic substances into organic compounds, regulate water cycles, and filter pollutants. But how does it affect us?
The NBSOIL Policy Navigator provides a clear and comprehensive guide to how soil health is addressed across EU strategies, action plans, directives, regulations, and support mechanisms.
The NBSOIL Academy Voices section brings you thoughts and experiences from participants of the NBSOIL Academy. In this edition, meet Ayfer Yılmaz, a teacher trainer and curriculum specialist from Antalya, Türkiye.
The NBSOIL Project offers innovative tools and resources to help soil advisors and farmers assess and improve soil health. Our solutions deliver science-based insights for sustainable soil management.
The NBSOIL Project gathers existing knowledge regarding nature-based solutions (NBS) for sustainable land management and how these can be beneficial for society. The knowledge base showcases a portfolio of NBS for soil health, addressing the EU Mission Soil objectives.
Publications, news and more on soil health beyond NBSOIL
PRIMA Woman Greening Food Systems Award
If you’re a woman innovating for sustainable food systems in the Mediterranean, don't miss this opportunity!
PRIMA Partnership has launched the 2nd edition of the “Woman Greening Food Systems Award". Two winners will each receive €10,000 and international recognition for their impactful work.
Who can apply? ✔ Women-led initiatives ✔ Based in PRIMA Participating States ✔ Working toward green, inclusive food systems
Join this free webinar on 7 July, hosted by NBSOIL Project partner Soil Association. Hear insights from the creators of the 30TB Data Cube, watch the live demo, and share your questions with them in a live Q&A.
A quick reference to essential terms in soil health
How do systems overcome adversity and emerge stronger? Resilience, the key is not just surviving, but thriving! The ability of a system and its component parts to anticipate, absorb, accommodate or recover from the effects of a hazardous event in a timely and efficient manner, including ensuring the preservation, restoration, or improvement of its essential basic structures and functions.
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