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The State of Soils in Europe

  •   Joint Research Council / European Environment Agency
  •   October 22, 2024

Scientists across Europe assess soil degradation and highlight the need to protect soils


2024 State of Soils in Europe report published

  •   Joint Research Centre: EU Science Hub
  •   October 22, 2024

Urgent action needed to reverse soil degradation in Europe


Scotland's soils should be protected in law

  •   Environmental Standards Scotland
  •   October 09, 2024

Environmental Standards Scotland recommends that Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland's soils


Tackling the nature and climate crisis from source to sea

  •   NatureScot
  •   August 28, 2024

Habitats and ecosystems are often managed separately, however by managing them as connected systems, we can find efficiencies and synergies from our actions and investments.


The Soil Sentinel Issue 7

  •   SEFARI
  •   July 30, 2024

Soil Sentinel Issue 7 published


Scottish blanket bog awarded UNESCO world heritage status

  •   BBC News
  •   July 26, 2024

The Flow Country, an extensive blanket bog which stores millions of tonnes of carbon in its peat soils, has been awarded UNESCO world heritage status