The latest report from the European Commission on the State of Soils in Europe, released on October 22nd, featured contributions from Dalila Serpa, researcher at CESAM/DAO and UA, and presented alarming data on soil degradation across the European continent. The research, conducted in collaboration with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European Environment Agency (EEA), reveals that 1 billion tonnes of soil are affected by erosion annually, with water erosion being the most common.
The report also warns of increasing nutrient imbalances, affecting 74% of agricultural land, and the concerning reduction of organic carbon, essential for soil health. The urgent need to improve monitoring systems and adopt sustainable soil management practices is considered fundamental for achieving the European Union’s environmental and climate goals.
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