Soilscape project

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Once upon a time, in a world where soil degradation became a priority concern, where hundreds of soil scientists and professionals rang the alarm bell, but where major gaps in societal awareness and education on the importance of soils for humans and the ecosystems persisted and slowed down the change towards sustainable soil governance, a rich and expansive story started to unfold. It is a tale of transformation, and a collaborative journey towards increased soil literacy.

Pioneers

The SOILSCAPE consortium brings together 19 partners from diverse sectors, organized into different competency areas.

The SOILSCAPE story began with a group of 19 pioneers, analogous to musicians, having the same objective to help boost soil awareness and care by conducting a dynamic and territorial network of what we call Orchestras. All of these Orchestras are sounding of the fundamental linkage between soils and human population, soil health and human health, resulting in hundreds of inspiring arts-based initiatives across Europe and beyond. The resulting Symphony overcame the challenges of changing society’s perceptions and engaged artists, citizens, soil professionals and institutions on soils, through innovative communication campaigns, participatory art-science, and broader cultural initiatives together with creative science-based soil activities.

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8 SOIL Orchestras

The heart of SOILSCAPE lies in its network of 8 Artistic and Creative Soil Orchestras (ACSOs), spanning between France, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, Bulgaria, Germany, Poland and Finland. Each ACSO serves as a hub for artistic expression, scientific collaboration, and public engagement, making soil literacy a vibrant part of our cultural landscape.

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Open calls

SOILSCAPE invites and inspires artists to integrate their unique creative approaches in raising awareness about soil health and preservation. Through artistic expressions – whether visual art, performance, storytelling, or interactive installations – artists have the power to reveal the beauty, importance, and fragility of soils. By tapping into the emotions of human experience, creative work can deepen public understanding and spark meaningful engagement with soil conservation issues. This approach encourages communities to see soil not just as a resource but as a living, breathing part of our ecosystems that require care and protection. Open calls will be launched in June 2025. Projects have to be implemented March 2026 until August 2027

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News

Stay tuned for the latest news, events, and updates from SOILSCAPE! Here, we’ll showcase exciting project milestones, upcoming festivals, and ways for you to get involved.