Soil Insights: Analysing the current societal and mental landscape of human-soil relations across Europe
The SOILSCAPE project began with the objective of understanding and strengthening the relationship between soil, science, art and communities. Through stakeholder engagement, literature review and participatory research, the team gathered insights from societies, businesses, artists, scientist to map perceptions of soil and explore creative ways to reconnect people with the earth. Guided by partners across Europe, milestones were set by mapping soil narratives and artistic practices, identifying both barriers and opportunities to raise awareness through art. The project assessed global best practices, compiled inspiring policies and built strong alliances with EU initiatives and international networks to maximize impact. These efforts laid the foundation for a creative, impactful journey, with lessons learned guiding future actions in soil preservation.
Below is a timeline showcasing the key milestones, illustrating the journey and core objectives of Soil Insights.
Soils and Arts Resources
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Soils and Arts Insights Timeline and Key Milestones
Kick-Off meeting
Launch of SOILSCAPE project, marked by the first partners meeting.
Mapping of European landscape
Identifying connections, initiatives, stakeholders, etc.
Literature and media study
Expert polls, interviews and photovoice experimentations
Mapping of arts-soil stakeholders
Identification of key soil and arts stakeholders within countries.
Release of a catalogue of best practices and public policies based on researches
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SOILSCAPE news and events
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