About SOILPROM

Discover the core of SOILPROM on this page. Learn in detail about our objectives, activities, and the dedicated team driving our project. We also share insights into the expected outcomes and the impacts we aim to achieve. Explore all the facets of the SOILPROM project right here.

Project objectives

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

  1. 1. Model Enhancement: Upgrading and integrating existing models for accurate pollutant transport and fate analysis under real-world conditions.
  2. 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.
  • 2. Scenario Development: Creating model-based scenarios to optimize soil functions and ecosystem services, aiding in the prevention and reduction of pollution.
  • 3. 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.

WP1 : Setting the scene for soil pollution processes modelling

WP1 will: -> 1/ Define end-users’ needs, use-cases’ specificities, and MP and DST requirements to frame the project development; -> 2/ Investigate the current state of knowledge and identify knowledge gaps in understanding soil pollution processes ; -> 3/ Elaborate a blueprint on how soil databases can be harmonised and integrated into the EUSO and the DestinE; -> 4/ Prepare modelling activities

D1.1 – Report on SOILPROM specifications and requirements

D1.2 – Report on soil pollution processes knowledge gaps

D1.3 – Blueprint for harmonized databases

D1.4 – Plan for models’ upgrade and integration

WP2: Soil model upgrading and integration

WP2 will: -> 1/ Prepare the collection of data that will be used to upgrade the models and run the models in the use-cases; -> 2/ Upgrade existing models with upscaling, downscaling, and addition of new modules; -> 3/ Integrate soil-related processes across the different environmental compartments to describe the 13 processes, while reducing the uncertainty of cross-compartment pollutant transport.

D2.1: Upgraded and integrated SOILPROM models

WP3: Demonstration, validation, and optimization of SOILPROM models in use-cases

SOILPROM operates on 7 use-cases to address a variety of pollutants and related impacts on soil functions and related ES. The use-cases are located across Europe and local stakeholders are involved. Results will be provided to global end-users (WP5) and dissemination plans (WP6).

D3.1: 7 use-case databases

D3.2: Lessons learned from use-case models’ application

D3.3: SOILPROM scenarios for reducing levels of pollution

D3.4: Report on the link between soil pollution and ES

D4.2: SOILPROM Decision-support tool

WP4: Modelling platform and decision-support tool development.

WP4 will: -> 1/ Set up SOILPROM Modelling Platform to facilitate the access and the execution of the suites of models addressed in the project; -> 2/ Develop a decision-support tool towards the scientific community to advise on models, data, and parameters to use in order to simulate pollutants transport and fate.

D4.1: SOILPROM Modelling Platform

WP5: Collaboration with end-users and engagement with local stakeholders

WP5 aims at ensuring the project development is in line with end-users and local stakeholders’ needs and contributes to related European initiatives and European plan.

D5.1: Needs of MP and DST users

D5.2: Report from international conference

D5.3: Toolbox for local stakeholders’ engagement

D5.4: Policy Brief

WP6: Communication, Dissemination

WP6 will aim to promote the project’s visibility by employing different types of dissemination and communication activities while coordinating project partners’ efforts to maximize the impact of SOILPROM. It will establish connections with relevant stakeholders and define the exploitation strategy.

D6.1: Plan for Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication

WP7: Project management and ethics

To manage the project and oversee the research ethics: -> 1/ Ensure the efficient implementation and management of the scientific tasks of the project; -> 2/ Ensure that the expected results are reached; -> 3/ Ensure the ethical compliance of the research with current legislative requirements and with IPR issues.

D7.1: Project Management Plan

D7.2: Quality Management Plan

D7.3: Result ownership list

D7.4: Data Management Plan

D7.5: Data Management Plan

D7.6: Data Management Plan

Partners

SOILPROM collaborates with a network of 12 prestigious institutions and universities across Europe. Each partner brings specialized expertise and resources to various aspects of the project, from advanced modeling and field testing to policy analysis and stakeholder engagement.
EQY: Euroquality logo

- EQY: Euroquality

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- WU: Wageningen University

Wageningen University, part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is the only university in the Netherlands that specifically…

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- WUR: Stichting Wageningen Research

Wageningen Research is a research institute under the umbrella of Wageningen University and Research. WR offers a combination…

NIBIO: Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research logo

- NIBIO: Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) is a public research institute that contributes to national and international food…

FZJ: Jülich Research Centre logo

- FZJ: Jülich Research Centre

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UPCT: Technical University of Cartagena logo

- UPCT: Technical University of Cartagena

UPCT (founded in 1998) is a public university member of the European University of Technology (EUT+), integrated by…

AUA: Agricultural University of Athens logo

- AUA: Agricultural University of Athens

The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) was established in 1920 and is the third oldest university in Greece.…

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- GUT: Gdańsk University of Technology

GUT is a leading technical institution in north of Poland, with a rich history spanning over a century.…

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- SAV: Savonia University of Applied Science

Savonia University of Applied Sciences Ltd is one of the largest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences in…

UFZ: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research logo

- UFZ: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research

The UFZ was founded in 1991 as the first centre in the Helmholtz Association to be dedicated exclusively…

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- MU: Masaryk University

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- VITO: Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek

VITO is a Research & Technology organisation that transforms scientific insights into innovative technologies, AI solutions, and policy…

VITO: Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek
MU: Masaryk University
UFZ: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research
SAV: Savonia University of Applied Science
GUT: Gdańsk University of Technology
AUA: Agricultural University of Athens
UPCT: Technical University of Cartagena
FZJ: Jülich Research Centre
NIBIO: Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research
WUR: Stichting Wageningen Research
WU: Wageningen University
EQY: Euroquality

Expected outcome

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.
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