SOILPROM: Modelling pollutant transport across the soil-water-atmosphere continuum, and impacts on ecosystem services

Project overview

SOILPROM combats soil pollution across Europe using advanced technology and collaborative research. We focus on reducing harmful pollutants and fostering sustainable soil management to enhance ecosystem health.

Project main objectives

The overall objective of SOILPROM is to deliver upgraded and integrated models for pollutant transport and fate that assess the impact of soil pollution on soil functions and related ecosystem services and to support local stakeholders towards sustainable land management strategies and policies for healthy soils all over Europe, by considering a selection of pollutants that are considered to have a high risk to the environment and humans.

Project objectives

SOILPROM is committed to advancing soil health and reducing environmental impact across Europe by:

1. Model Enhancement: Upgrading and integrating existing models for accurate pollutant transport and fate analysis under real-world conditions.

2. Accessible Insights: Providing open-access to state-of-the-art soil pollution models and databases through our Modelling Platform, complemented by a user-friendly Decision Support Tool.Accessible Insights: Providing open-access to state-of-the-art soil pollution models and databases through our Modelling Platform, complemented by a user-friendly Decision Support Tool.

3. Scenario Development: Creating model-based scenarios to optimize soil functions and ecosystem services, aiding in the prevention and reduction of pollution.

4. Stakeholder Engagement: Delivering tailored recommendations to local and EU stakeholders, fostering the adoption of effective management practices to mitigate soil pollution.

Activities overview

SOILPROM’s activities are organized into work packages that include developing advanced soil pollution models, integrating these models into a user-friendly platform, and testing them across various European use-cases. These efforts aim to improve soil health and inform sustainable land management policies.

Expected outcomes

Our primary goal is to significantly reduce soil pollution in Europe by innovating and implementing sustainable soil management practices. By enhancing ecosystem health and resilience, we aim to secure a cleaner and more sustainable environment for future generations.

Project partners

Wageningen University (WU), NL
Stichting Wageningen Research, Wageningen Environmental Research (WR), NL
Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO), NO
Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO), BE
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH (FZJ), DE
Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena (UPCT), ES
Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), HL
Gdansk University of Technology (GUT), PO
Savonia University of Applied Sciences (SAV), FI
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH (UFZ), DE
Euroquality SAS (EQY), FR
Masaryk University (MU), CZ

Additional collaborations

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), SE

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), USA