URSOILL Living Labs
Collaborative Hubs for Sustainable Urban Soil Restoration
URSOILL establishes a network of five Living Labs (LLs). Located in in Sweden (Humid Continental), Spain (Atlantic), Italy (Alpine), Greece (Mediterranean), and Luxembourg (Continental), the labs represent Europe’s diverse climatic and socio-economic contexts. They serve as real-life, interactive innovation-ecosystems where local authorities, scientists, representatives of the civil society and the private sector come together to develop, test, and implement solutions for urban soil restoration. The Living Labs promote co-creation processes that ensure outcomes are scientifically sound, socially inclusive, and economically viable.
- Climate: Alpine
- Climate: Continental
- Climate: Atlantic
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Climate: Humid Continental
Objectives of the URSOILL Living Labs
Improve soil health
Improve soil health and restore the capacity of urban soils to deliver vital ecosystem services.
Promote nature-based solutions (NBSs)
Promote nature-based solutions (NBSs) and innovative technologies for sustainable land management.
Enhance climate resilience
Enhance climate resilience and reduce urban risks such as flooding, heat islands, and pollution.
Support biodiversity
Support biodiversity and contribute to greener, more liveable cities.
Strengthen stakeholder participation
Strengthen stakeholder participation and build long-term collaboration across governance levels.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and replication
Facilitate knowledge transfer and replication of best practices in other European cities.
European Impact
URSOILL’s Living Labs contribute directly to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the EU Soil Strategy for 2030, and the Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”, which aims to establish 100 Soil Living Labs and Lighthouses by 2030. By integrating science, policy, and community engagement, URSOILL supports the transition toward sustainable, climate-resilient, and healthy urban environments across Europe.