ECHO is a Research and Innovation Action co-funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Its objective is to more actively involve citizens in the protection and restoration of soils
From June 2023 to May 2027, the project aims to involve citizens in the protection and restoration of soils by enhancing their skills and knowledge about soil science.
Citizens will actively contribute to data collection, promote soil stewardship, and drive behavioral change across the EU, with the final goal of establishing an open database on soil health (ECHOREPO).
ECHO Objectives:
- To engage citizens through increased knowledge, stimulate their interest in soil health related issues and motivate them to protect and restore soils,
- To empower citizens by inviting them to take an active role in data collection and soil science to generate knowledge on soil health for the benefit of all,
- To enable citizens to take an active role and directly participate in decision-making on soil issues based on acquired knowledge.
ECHO is coordinated by Prof. Tanja Mimmo from the Free University of Bolzano and comprises 16 partners from across Europe and Scotland, including leading universities, research centers, SMEs, and foundations.
