We are pleased to share with you exciting news from the project and some interesting initiatives and events happening in the soil community.
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Reconnecting Communities for Soil Health: CURIOSOIL CoP Summer Meeting
The CURIOSOIL Project held its summer Community of Practice (CoP) meeting, bringing together stakeholders from across Europe to share progress and explore opportunities for engagement in advancing soil literacy. Participants learned about the outcomes of the Why I Teach Soil campaign, the piloting of the Soil Curiosity Kit, and how to contribute as active members, observers, or experts. The CoP continues to grow as a collaborative network supporting soil education across diverse settings.
Why I Teach Soil: Highlights from the CURIOSOIL Campaign
Why do we teach soil? From classrooms to fields, we’ve captured powerful moments from educators across the CURIOSOIL Project, sharing what soil means to them – and why it matters to us all. This video brings together the most inspiring stories from the series. Watch their stories. Discover their 'why'.
Our partners, ESHA, present a brand new podcast! In this episode, they introduce the CURIOSOIL Project and explore what soil really is, the diverse types found across the EU, and its vital role in sustaining ecosystems and human life. They break down key soil functions and delve into how citizens, education, and politics all contribute to maintaining healthy soils.
On 5 June 2025, artists of all disciplines and experience levels gathered in Wageningen, the Netherlands, for the opening day of CURIOSOIL's Artathon – Exploring the Art of Soil. This one-day creative event was designed to inspire artistic exploration of one of the planet's most vital yet underappreciated resources: soil. The event was organised in hybrid form, with 17 participants on-site and 22 online.
Meet Sébastien, an innovator who’s committed to advancing food sovereignty and ecosystem restoration. Following a career with startups in California, Seb is now committed to advancing the agroecological transition and promoting food sovereignty in Europe. He is the founder of Pachaland, a Belgium-based initiative focused on ecosystem restoration in partnership with the Ecosystem Restoration Communities Foundation.
Introducing Belgium’s CoP Leader for CURIOSOIL: Mikkel Nøjgaard
Mikkel is an Assistant Professor at the Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, where he is a part of the Consumption, Culture, and Commerce research group. His research explores the tensions between humans and other species, focusing on how people can make a positive impact on the natural world. He is particularly interested in practices like regenerative gardening as pathways to fostering more caring relationships with nature.
As a foundation of life and a reservoir of history, soil is a powerful and timeless cultural symbol. The word “human” actually comes from the Latin word “humus,” meaning earth or ground. Reflecting on humanity’s relationship with the Earth, artists have long embraced soil as a medium, from Palaeolithic sculptures to Renaissance frescoes using soil as pigment. As this essential material faces degradation from intensive agriculture, industrial practices, and climate change, contemporary artists continue to utilise soil to reflect on political, environmental, social and spiritual themes. Spanning the 70’s to present day, Something Curated highlights six powerful artworks using soil as a central medium.
From suelo (Spanish) to boden (German) and jord (Swedish), each word reflects a unique connection to the land. Which one captures your attention the most?
Free Webinar – “Unlocking the Power of Open Data for Soil Health”
Explore how a new EU Soil Health Data Cube layered map will revolutionise how farmers, land managers and policy makers sustainably manage soil in Europe.
Project Credible’s Expert Reports Are Now Open for Feedback
EU Project Credible’s Focus Groups are exploring the challenges, opportunities, and possible solutions for advancing carbon farming and regenerative agriculture in Europe.
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2025 Back to school CURIOSOIL Community of Practice (CoP)
Are you passionate about soil education and innovation? Join us in the CURIOSOIL Community of Practice (CoP) and become a part of a collaborative network dedicated to advancing soil literacy across Europe, engaging with experts, educators, and enthusiasts who share your commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of soil health and sustainability.
Our partner the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) is organising a session at the EUROSOIL 2025 Conference (8–12 September in Seville, Spain), focused on initiatives that promote soil awareness. Session 17.3 will bring together contributions that highlight different ways of engaging people with soil through education, community work or creative methods.
