PREPSOIL Final Event: Facilitating the deployment of the Mission Soil across European regions

On 26 May 2025, the PREPSOIL Final Event brought together key stakeholders from across Europe to advance soil health policies and practices. The event featured expert talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on how regions and local actors could implement sustainable soil management and co-create Living Labs for soil health. Participants gained insights into tools, strategies, and collaborative opportunities that empower public authorities, researchers, and civil society to work together towards the EU’s goal of healthy soils by 2050.

SOILL-Startup role at the event

As part of Session 2: The Regional Role of Soil Health Living Labs for Multi-Actor Co-Creation, Laura Nouguès from Deltares, a partner in the SOILL-Startup project, delivered a dedicated talk on “From PREPSOIL tools to SOILL: The Support Structure for the Soil Health Living Labs.” Her presentation highlighted how SOILL-Startup was building on the work of PREPSOIL to expand the Living Lab approach, support new initiatives, and ensure continuity and impact across regions in Europe. Watch the recording (03:42:40)

The event offered a valuable platform for networking and collaboration, particularly for those involved or interested in Mission Soil Living Labs, organic and agroecological practices, and territorial governance for soil protection. It was especially relevant for policymakers, regional authorities, researchers, and practitioners working on sustainable land use and environmental health.