Living Labs for soil remediation and green redevelopment of brownfields

Objectives: The primary goal of the Mission Soil initiative is to establish 100 living labs and lighthouses by 2027, fostering the transition toward healthier soils by 2030. The initiative aims to tackle urgent soil health challenges, align with the European Green Deal, the EU Soil Strategy for 2030, the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, and other EU initiatives and Sustainable Development Goals. Key outcomes include enhanced capacities for participatory Research and Innovation (R&I), easily accessible practice-oriented knowledge and tools for soil remediation, increased policymaker awareness of local needs and solutions for soil remediation and economic sustainability, and more effective policy implementations. Projects under this initiative are expected to support, design, develop, and implement solutions for soil health, engage multiple actors across disciplines, tailor solutions to environmental and socio-economic contexts, establish soil health indicators, and devise strategies for long-term sustainability beyond EU funding.