A Comprehensive Overview of LivingSoiLL’s Community of Practise

The LivingSoiLL Community of Practice (CoP) brings together partners, practitioners, farmers, technicians, advisers, and experts who test and implement innovative solutions for soil health. By sharing knowledge, collaborating on projects, and nurturing local initiatives, the CoP supports the development of soil health tailored to local conditions.

Who’s Involved?

To this day, the CoP have brought together 271 members from across Europe and beyond. Its core base spans the five European countries hosting the Living Labs (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Poland), with additional members joining from other European countries (Switzerland, Ukraine, Greece, Luxembourg, Sweden, Hungary, Ireland, Finland, Cyprus, Germany, Romania, Croatia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey) and beyond (Chile, Israel, the United States, Egypt, Tanzania, Australia, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina).

This international network reflects the wide interest in soil health and sustainable land management, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation across continents.

There is a wide range of stakeholders from researchers (23.7%), followed by private businesses (14%) and farmers (13.7%) to NGOs, consumers, landowners, and civil society organisations (CSOs/CBOs). This diversity demonstrates the inclusive, multi-actor approach of LivingSoiLL, fostering collaboration across sectors to support soil health and sustainable land management.

A recent survey of LivingSoiLL CoP members highlights strong interest in soil research and practical action. Key topics include soil quality indicators (70.8%), inherent soil properties (70.8%), biological properties (68.7%), soil health (68.7%), soil degradation (56.4%), and Living Labs (54.9%). These results demonstrate a strong awareness of soil quality and health, highlighting the need for continued research, practical solutions, and collaborative projects across regions.

Why it Matters?

The LivingSoiLL CoP is more than just a network. It’s a space for innovation, experimentation, and knowledge exchange, where members can co-create solutions that improve soil health locally while contributing to European and global sustainability goals.

The CoP is open to new members throughout the project and beyond. If you are passionate about soil, research, and sustainable practices, the LivingSoiLL Community of Practice welcomes your participation!

We warmly invite you to join the LivingSoiLL Community of Practice and contribute to advancing soil health here.