HORIZON-MISS-2023-SOIL-01-06
Soils in spatial planning
Plain-language summary
Research and innovation action on integrating soils in spatial planning to support sustainable land use and urban development.
This call invites projects to explore how soils can be better integrated into spatial planning. It aims to support sustainable land use, reduce soil sealing, and promote nature-based solutions. The focus is on urban and regional planning with a digital and environmental perspective.
Likely relevant for
- Environmental scientists
- Urban planners
- Geographical information system specialists
- Soil scientists
- Researchers in land management
- Policy makers in urban development
Project signals
Use of geo-information and spatial data analysisAddressing soil sealing and land takePromoting nature-based solutions in urban contextsLinking soil health to urban water management
What it funds
- Research and innovation actions integrating soil considerations into spatial planning processes
- Development of tools and methodologies for sustainable land use planning
- Addressing soil sealing, land take, and land neutrality in urban and regional contexts
- Promoting nature-based solutions and digital tools for soil and land management
Expected outcomes
- Improved spatial planning practices incorporating soil health
- Reduced negative impacts of urbanisation on soils
- Enhanced use of geo-information systems for land management
- Support for policy frameworks on sustainable land use
Who can apply / participate
- Research organisations
- Universities
- Private companies
- Public bodies
- NGOs
- Likely consortium required but details must be checked
- EU Member States and associated countries eligible
- Check specific eligibility and consortium composition rules in call documents
- Exact consortium size and composition
- Funding rates and budget limits
Must check before shortlisting
- Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
- Budget and funding rates
- Exact scope and expected outcomes details
Money
Budget details not stated in the source and must be checked in official documents.
Application notes
- Single-stage submission model.
- Check official call documents for detailed application instructions and eligibility criteria
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