{"id":2495,"date":"2026-01-19T11:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/?page_id=2495"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:13:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T13:13:13","slug":"wider-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/index.php\/wider-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Wider network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">This page presents how soil partnerships are connected across global, European, and subregional levels, and how key European programmes, strategies, and policy frameworks support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0f3050e stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"0f3050e\"><style>.stk-0f3050e {background-image:url(https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WORLD-map-scaled.jpg) !important;background-blend-mode:overlay !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-0f3050e-column{--stk-columns-spacing:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0f3050e-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cb5a722\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cb5a722\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-cb5a722 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(33.333% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cb5a722-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cb5a722-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-855449a\" data-block-id=\"855449a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-855449a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7224c5c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7224c5c\"><style>.stk-7224c5c {margin-top:50px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7224c5c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7224c5c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-11cdead\" data-block-id=\"11cdead\"><style>.stk-11cdead {border-top-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;border-top-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;border-bottom-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;border-bottom-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-11cdead .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:2\/3 !important;width:300px !important;height:auto !important;filter:drop-shadow(0px 5px 10px #9999995a) !important;--stk-gradient-overlay:0.2 !important;}.stk-11cdead .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1) !important;border-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;object-fit:contain !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-11cdead .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-11cdead .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk--shadow-0px 5px 10px #9999995a\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GSP_logo.png\" width=\"429\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GSP_logo.png 429w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GSP_logo-267x300.png 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fa945df\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fa945df\"><style>.stk-fa945df {align-self:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-fa945df {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(66.667% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fa945df-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fa945df-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1615714\" id=\"heading-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"1615714\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Global Soil Partnership (2012)<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 2012, the GSP aims to raise the profile of soils within the global agenda and advance sustainable soil management practices. Hosted by FAO, the Partnership works to enhance soil governance to secure productive soils for food security, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and sustainable development worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-43cf2bb\" data-block-id=\"43cf2bb\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-040939a\" data-block-id=\"040939a\"><style>.stk-040939a {min-height:var(--stk--preset--block-height--none, 0px) !important;align-items:center !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-040939a .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #427db8) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/global-soil-partnership\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-29581f2 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"29581f2\"><style>.stk-29581f2 {background-image:url(https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-ian-panelo-9494908-scaled.jpg) !important;background-blend-mode:overlay !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--70, 3.38rem) !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-29581f2-column{max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;--stk-columns-spacing:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-29581f2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d040c68\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d040c68\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d040c68 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d040c68-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d040c68-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fbff92a\" data-block-id=\"fbff92a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fbff92a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-16635e9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"16635e9\"><style>.stk-16635e9 {margin-top:50px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-16635e9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-16635e9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-b2ea20a\" data-block-id=\"b2ea20a\"><style>.stk-b2ea20a {border-top-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;border-top-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;border-bottom-right-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;border-bottom-left-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:none !important;border-style:solid !important;border-top-width:0px !important;border-right-width:0px !important;border-bottom-width:0px !important;border-left-width:0px !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-b2ea20a .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:2\/3 !important;width:300px !important;height:auto !important;filter:drop-shadow(0px 5px 10px #9999995a) !important;--stk-gradient-overlay:0.2 !important;}.stk-b2ea20a .stk-img-wrapper img{transform:scale(1.14) !important;border-radius:var(--stk--preset--border-radius--none, 0px) !important;object-fit:contain !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-b2ea20a .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-b2ea20a .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk--shadow-0px 5px 10px #9999995a\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/European-soil-patrnership.jpg\" width=\"337\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/European-soil-patrnership.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/European-soil-patrnership-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-253209e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"253209e\"><style>.stk-253209e {align-self:center !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-253209e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-253209e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-253209e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-19ba457\" id=\"heading-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"19ba457\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong><strong>European Soil Partnership (2013)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESP&nbsp;promotes&nbsp;the&nbsp;exchange&nbsp;of knowledge and&nbsp;technologies&nbsp;on&nbsp;soils,&nbsp;their&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;management, and monitoring, with the&nbsp;aim&nbsp;of&nbsp;improving&nbsp;soil&nbsp;functioning&nbsp;for food security,&nbsp;ecosystem&nbsp;services, and&nbsp;climate&nbsp;change&nbsp;mitigation.&nbsp;Across&nbsp;Europe,&nbsp;various&nbsp;regional&nbsp;networks&nbsp;contribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;work,&nbsp;focusing&nbsp;on&nbsp;research,&nbsp;conservation&nbsp;agriculture,&nbsp;soil&nbsp;awareness, and stakeholder engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;main&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;of the ESP are to:&nbsp;<br>a) support the&nbsp;implementation&nbsp;of the Six Action&nbsp;Areas&nbsp;of the Global&nbsp;Soil&nbsp;Partnership (GSP);&nbsp;<br>b)&nbsp;address&nbsp;region-specific&nbsp;priorities&nbsp;linked&nbsp;to the Global&nbsp;Soil&nbsp;Protection&nbsp;Agenda;&nbsp;<br>c) support&nbsp;European&nbsp;soil-related&nbsp;initiatives&nbsp;through&nbsp;transparent&nbsp;communication&nbsp;and&nbsp;shared&nbsp;outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-db6c061\" data-block-id=\"db6c061\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-09cd289\" data-block-id=\"09cd289\"><style>.stk-09cd289 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #427db8) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/global-soil-partnership\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.716), 26px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Given the wide&nbsp;geographic&nbsp;scope of the European Soil Partnership,&nbsp;several&nbsp;Subregional&nbsp;Partnerships&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;established,&nbsp;each&nbsp;with&nbsp;its&nbsp;own&nbsp;structure&nbsp;and governance. Not&nbsp;all&nbsp;ESP&nbsp;member&nbsp;countries&nbsp;currently&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in a&nbsp;Subregional&nbsp;Partnership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeansoilpartnership.org\/european-soil-partnership\/subregional-partnerships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"301\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/csm_ESP_subregional_partnerships_regions_93175fe57a-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2559\" style=\"width:929px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/csm_ESP_subregional_partnerships_regions_93175fe57a-1.png 691w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/csm_ESP_subregional_partnerships_regions_93175fe57a-1-300x131.png 300w\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of the Subregional Soil Partnerships<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europeansoilpartnership.org\/european-soil-partnership\/subregional-partnerships\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.europeansoilpartnership.org\/european-soil-partnership\/subregional-partnerships\">\u00a9 Th\u00fcnen-Institute\/Marc Scherstjanoi, Julia von Guilleaume<\/a><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d0e853f\" data-block-id=\"d0e853f\"><style>.stk-d0e853f {margin-bottom:26px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d0e853f-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c752b58\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c752b58\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c752b58-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c752b58-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a1661de\" data-block-id=\"a1661de\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a1661de-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9694c12 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9694c12\"><style>.stk-9694c12-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-9694c12 {background-color:#fffffe !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Logo_highres_without_text-modified.png) !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:100% !important;}.stk-9694c12:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;opacity:0 !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-9694c12 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9694c12-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9694c12-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bb82bdf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bb82bdf\"><style>.stk-bb82bdf-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;min-height:480px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-bb82bdf {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bb82bdf-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bb82bdf-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a92a4a2\" id=\"c-title-1-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"a92a4a2\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span style=\"color: #7ac756;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Alpine&nbsp;Subregional&nbsp;Soil&nbsp; Partnership (AlpSP)&nbsp;<\/span>              <\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ff9e5f2\" data-block-id=\"ff9e5f2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The&nbsp;partnership&nbsp;was&nbsp;established&nbsp;in 2017 within the EU Alpine Space project Links4Soils (2016\u20132020) and aims to connect soil experts with users of soil knowledge, including public authorities, practitioners, and NGOs. The Subregional Partnership promotes the integration of soil protection into land management practices and strengthens cooperation across the Alpine region.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-4fa695b\" data-block-id=\"4fa695b\"><style>.stk-4fa695b {max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-e64f7f2\" data-block-id=\"e64f7f2\"><style>.stk-e64f7f2 {align-items:center !important;display:flex !important;}.stk-e64f7f2 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #427db8) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeansoilpartnership.org\/european-soil-partnership\/subregional-partnerships\/alpine-soil-partnership\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-40637c8\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"40637c8\"><style>.stk-40637c8-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;}.stk-40637c8 {min-height:var(--stk--preset--block-height--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-40637c8-container{min-height:var(--stk--preset--block-height--none, 0px) !important;max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-40637c8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-40637c8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-f01c539 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"f01c539\"><style>.stk-f01c539 {min-height:var(--stk--preset--block-height--none, 0px) !important;max-width:1500px !important;min-width:auto !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-f01c539-column{--stk-columns-spacing:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;--stk-column-gap:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-f01c539-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a0164ef stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a0164ef\"><style>.stk-a0164ef-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-a0164ef {background-color:#fffffe !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SWG-A.png) !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:contain !important;}.stk-a0164ef:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;opacity:0 !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-a0164ef {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(30.2% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a0164ef-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a0164ef-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b371a13\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b371a13\"><style>.stk-b371a13-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;min-height:480px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-b371a13 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(69.8% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b371a13-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b371a13-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1f306e0\" id=\"c-title-1-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"1f306e0\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span style=\"color: #7192cd;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Western&nbsp;Balkan Subregional&nbsp;Soil Partnership (WBSP)<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-36fea1c\" data-block-id=\"36fea1c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The&nbsp;Partnership was&nbsp;prepared by a Regional Expert Advisory Working Group on Soil&nbsp;Management and&nbsp;formally launched in November 2022 in Budva, Montenegro, where Ministers of Agriculture and Heads of Delegation from South-Eastern Europe signed the Memorandum of Understanding.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-bc56b3c\" data-block-id=\"bc56b3c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-00447bf\" data-block-id=\"00447bf\"><style>.stk-00447bf .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #427db8) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeansoilpartnership.org\/european-soil-partnership\/subregional-partnerships\/western-balkan-soil-partnership\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-5e72daa\" data-block-id=\"5e72daa\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-5e72daa-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a119348\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a119348\"><style>.stk-a119348 {min-height:500px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a119348-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a119348-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-db393f8\" data-block-id=\"db393f8\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-db393f8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ba82343 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ba82343\"><style>.stk-ba82343-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-ba82343 {background-color:#fffffe !important;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/csm_Logo_AsPir_9f3554a83b.png) !important;background-position:center center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:100% !important;}.stk-ba82343:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;opacity:0 !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ba82343 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(29.9% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ba82343-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ba82343-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-52d3557\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"52d3557\"><style>.stk-52d3557-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;min-height:480px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-52d3557 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70.1% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-52d3557-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-52d3557-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-60cd23d\" id=\"c-title-1-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"60cd23d\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span style=\"color: #b335af;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Pyrenean&nbsp;Subregional&nbsp;SoilPartnership (ASPir)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-06fbbb0\" data-block-id=\"06fbbb0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The\u00a0Partnership was\u00a0established\u00a0on 27 May 2021 to align policies and actions related to soils in the Pyrenees, while promoting soil conservation, carbon sequestration, and initiatives on soil health. At the time of its establishment, the partnership brought together 20 partners.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-6692281\" data-block-id=\"6692281\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-cc66203\" data-block-id=\"cc66203\"><style>.stk-cc66203 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #427db8) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeansoilpartnership.org\/european-soil-partnership\/subregional-partnerships\/pyrenean-soil-partnership\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-464d395\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"464d395\"><style>.stk-464d395 {min-height:0px !important;}.stk-464d395-container{min-height:480px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-464d395-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-464d395-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-16479fc\" data-block-id=\"16479fc\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-16479fc-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2fe05e6 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2fe05e6\"><style>.stk-2fe05e6-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-2fe05e6 {background-image:url(https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Ural-mountains-Sablya-mountain-4142056203.jpg) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2fe05e6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(29.6% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2fe05e6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2fe05e6-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f8bc164\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f8bc164\"><style>.stk-f8bc164-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;min-height:480px !important;}.stk-f8bc164 {min-height:416px !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f8bc164 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(70.4% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f8bc164-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f8bc164-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-82448e5\" id=\"c-title-1-placeholder\" data-block-id=\"82448e5\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span style=\"color: #f9c700;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Eurasian Subregional Soil Partnership (EASP)<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3baae14\" data-block-id=\"3baae14\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The partnership&nbsp;was&nbsp;launched&nbsp;during&nbsp;the International Conference on the&nbsp;Eurasian&nbsp;Food Security Network and the&nbsp;Eurasian&nbsp;Soil&nbsp;Partnership,&nbsp;held&nbsp;in&nbsp;Moscow&nbsp;in November 2013. The Subregional Partnership&nbsp;operates&nbsp;within the framework of the FAO\u2019s Global Soil Partnership and the European Soil Partnership.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-78f39cc\" data-block-id=\"78f39cc\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-e403407\" data-block-id=\"e403407\"><style>.stk-e403407 .stk-button{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #427db8) !important;}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/www.europeansoilpartnership.org\/european-soil-partnership\/subregional-partnerships\/eurasian-soil-partnership\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>European Strategies, Programmes &amp; Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Funding programmes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3970a03\" data-block-id=\"3970a03\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3970a03-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d7977e1 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d7977e1\"><style>.stk-d7977e1 {background-color:#fffffe !important;}.stk-d7977e1:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-d7977e1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(38.69999999999999% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d7977e1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d7977e1-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1020\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LogoInterregEspaceAlpin-3122848525.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LogoInterregEspaceAlpin-3122848525.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LogoInterregEspaceAlpin-3122848525-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LogoInterregEspaceAlpin-3122848525-1024x725.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/LogoInterregEspaceAlpin-3122848525-768x544.png 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f4f0ea6 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f4f0ea6\"><style>.stk-f4f0ea6 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}.stk-f4f0ea6:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f4f0ea6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(61.30000000000001% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f4f0ea6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f4f0ea6-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Interreg Alpine Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interreg is a series of&nbsp;programmes&nbsp;that promote cohesion between regions within and outside the European Union. The Interreg Alpine Space&nbsp;programme&nbsp;co-finances and supports cooperation projects across the borders of seven Alpine countries. Since its creation in 2000, it&nbsp;tackles&nbsp;common challenges&nbsp;and improves the quality of life of&nbsp;the 80&nbsp;million inhabitants of the Alpine region. Within the current period 2021-2027, we are at the forefront of the transition to a unique, carbon-neutral, and climate-resilient European territory: the Alpine Region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alpine-space.eu\/\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Alpine strategies &amp; governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-662585a\" data-block-id=\"662585a\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-662585a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-26dda6b stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"26dda6b\"><style>.stk-26dda6b {background-color:#fffffe !important;}.stk-26dda6b:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-26dda6b {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(38.69999999999999% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-26dda6b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-26dda6b-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"408\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/800px-Logo_Alpine_Convention-945058262.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/800px-Logo_Alpine_Convention-945058262.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/800px-Logo_Alpine_Convention-945058262-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/800px-Logo_Alpine_Convention-945058262-768x392.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4fbc3f1 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4fbc3f1\"><style>.stk-4fbc3f1 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}.stk-4fbc3f1:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-4fbc3f1 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(61.30000000000001% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4fbc3f1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4fbc3f1-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Alpine Convention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Alpine Convention promotes sustainable development in the Alps and was the first international treaty dedicated to the protection and sustainable development of an entire mountain range. In 2026, the Convention will mark the 35th anniversary of its signing, which&nbsp;established&nbsp;a shared international commitment to protect the Alpine region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alpconv.org\/en\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1b7efc1\" data-block-id=\"1b7efc1\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1b7efc1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-164a513 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"164a513\"><style>.stk-164a513 {align-self:center !important;background-color:#fffffe !important;}.stk-164a513-inner-blocks{align-items:center !important;justify-content:center !important;}.stk-164a513:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-164a513 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(38.7% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-164a513-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-164a513-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"269\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eusalp_logo_color-1-3956917949.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2574\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eusalp_logo_color-1-3956917949.png 403w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/eusalp_logo_color-1-3956917949-300x200.png 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ae89cf6 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ae89cf6\"><style>.stk-ae89cf6 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}.stk-ae89cf6:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-ae89cf6 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(61.3% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ae89cf6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ae89cf6-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Eusalp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;European&nbsp;Union Strategy for the Alpine&nbsp;Region&nbsp;(EUSALP)&nbsp;brings&nbsp;together&nbsp;seven&nbsp;countries and 48&nbsp;regions&nbsp;to&nbsp;address&nbsp;common challenges,&nbsp;including&nbsp;climate&nbsp;change,&nbsp;biodiversity&nbsp;loss,&nbsp;economic&nbsp;development, and&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;mobility.&nbsp; By&nbsp;fostering&nbsp;cross-border&nbsp;cooperation, innovative&nbsp;approaches, and a strong focus on&nbsp;sustainability, EUSALP&nbsp;contributes&nbsp;to a more&nbsp;resilient, competitive, and&nbsp;greener&nbsp;future for the Alpine&nbsp;region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/alpine-region.eu\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>EU missions &amp; innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3e71379\" data-block-id=\"3e71379\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3e71379-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-55ce929 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"55ce929\"><style>.stk-55ce929 {background-color:#fffffe !important;}.stk-55ce929:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-55ce929 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(38.7% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-55ce929-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-55ce929-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/he_logo_b-NAVY-2846135727-1024x466.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/he_logo_b-NAVY-2846135727-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/he_logo_b-NAVY-2846135727-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/he_logo_b-NAVY-2846135727-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/he_logo_b-NAVY-2846135727-1536x699.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/he_logo_b-NAVY-2846135727.png 1595w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5ff552a stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5ff552a\"><style>.stk-5ff552a {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}.stk-5ff552a:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-5ff552a {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(61.3% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5ff552a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5ff552a-inner-blocks\">\n<p>&nbsp;EU Missions are large-scale initiatives under Horizon Europe that set clear, time-bound objectives to address major societal challenges, including climate change, cancer, ocean restoration, soil health, and the transition to climate-neutral and smart cities. By bringing together researchers, policymakers, citizens, and other stakeholders, EU Missions mobilise knowledge and resources to foster innovation and deliver tangible solutions for society. In particular, the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe aims to establish 100 living labs and lighthouses to lead the transition towards healthy soils by 2030.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Soil Monitoring Law (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-3d29dec\" data-block-id=\"3d29dec\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-3d29dec-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1a76881 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1a76881\"><style>.stk-1a76881-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-1a76881 {background-color:#fffffe !important;max-width:1468px !important;min-width:auto !important;}.stk-1a76881:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-1a76881 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(38.7% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1a76881-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk--column-flex stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1a76881-inner-blocks\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/European_Commission-Logo.wine-621232210-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2583\" style=\"width:410px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/European_Commission-Logo.wine-621232210-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/European_Commission-Logo.wine-621232210-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/European_Commission-Logo.wine-621232210-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/European_Commission-Logo.wine-621232210-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.alpinesoils.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/European_Commission-Logo.wine-621232210-2048x1365.png 2048w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-96ec8ec stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"96ec8ec\"><style>.stk-96ec8ec {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}.stk-96ec8ec:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-5, #e1e8ed) !important;}@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-96ec8ec {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(61.3% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-96ec8ec-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-96ec8ec-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Soil Monitoring Law&nbsp;(2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The directive&nbsp;addresses&nbsp;all&nbsp;major&nbsp;forms&nbsp;of&nbsp;soil&nbsp;degradation,&nbsp;including&nbsp;erosion,&nbsp;compaction,                loss&nbsp;of&nbsp;organic&nbsp;soil&nbsp;carbon and&nbsp;biodiversity,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;contamination&nbsp;and&nbsp;soil&nbsp;sealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">It&nbsp;applies&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;soils across&nbsp;forests,&nbsp;agricultural&nbsp;land, urban&nbsp;areas, and&nbsp;beyond providing&nbsp;a common&nbsp;legal&nbsp;framework to support the achievement of&nbsp;healthy&nbsp;soils&nbsp;by 2050.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;this&nbsp;end, the Directive:&nbsp;<br>\u2013&nbsp;requires&nbsp;Member&nbsp;States to monitor and&nbsp;assess&nbsp;soil&nbsp;health;&nbsp;<br>\u2013 supports farmers and&nbsp;soil&nbsp;managers in&nbsp;improving&nbsp;soil&nbsp;health and&nbsp;resilience;&nbsp;<br>\u2013&nbsp;addresses&nbsp;the long-standing challenge of&nbsp;contaminated&nbsp;sites&nbsp;in the EU;&nbsp;<br>\u2013&nbsp;strengthens&nbsp;knowledge on&nbsp;soil&nbsp;health,&nbsp;contributing&nbsp;to the&nbsp;EU\u2019s&nbsp;climate&nbsp;and&nbsp;biodiversity&nbsp;objectives,&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;competitiveness&nbsp;and food security.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-7-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/environment.ec.europa.eu\/topics\/soil-health\/soil-monitoring-law_en\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This page presents how soil partnerships are connected across global, European, and subregional levels, and how key European programmes, strategies, and policy frameworks support them. 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