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The European Soil Partnership

The European Soil Partnership (ESP) is part of the Global Soil Partnership (GSP), a network of seven regional partnerships established by member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and other governmental and non-governmental institutions. We see ourselves as an umbrella network for various European initiatives and actions, at the level of regions, countries, EU and its neighbours, and advocate for their visibility and contributions in the global soil protection movement.

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The European Soil Partnership is a voluntary partnership, open to governments, regional organizations, institutions and other stakeholders at various levels. It is mandatory that your organization becomes first member of the Global Soil Partnership. You will then be automatically a member of the ESP. Our contact list keeps members and interested parties updated on ESP activities. 

 

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Upcoming Network Events

23 - 24 Apr 2026 | 13th ESP Plenary Assembly 2026

The 13th Plenary Assembly of the ESP will be held from 23-24 April online. View the draft agenda and meeting information here.

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17 - 19 June 2026 | 14th GSP Plenary Assembly

Annual Plenary Assembly of the Global Soil Partnership at FAO headquarters in Rome and online.

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Group picture of members at the 12th Plenary Meeting 2025 at FAO headquarters in Rome. 18 people are standing in front of a big screen with an ongoing online-meeting with many more online participants..
© FAO/Matteo Sala
12th ESP Plenary Meeting, March 2025
The picture collage contains two pictures: On the left side there is a photo showing one of the entry rooms of the FAO. There are many flags from different countries hanging from the ceiling and in the centre you can see a painting of a woman sitting on the earth and holding wheat in her arms. The number 80 is included in the painting since the FAO celebrates 80 years of existence in 2025. Behind the picture is a big simulation of the earth. On the right side, you can see a picture of the ESP chair presenting updates of the ESP during the GSP Plenary Assembly. The presentation of the ESP is shown on a big screen, below the screen are all flags from FAO member countries.
© Thünen-Institute/Julia von Guilleaume
13th GSP Plenary Assembly, June 2025, FAO headquarters in Rome
Lignite mines Kerpen, Germany
© Mirco Barbero
Lignite mines Kerpen, Germany (Rhein-Erft district) in the heart of the Rhenish lignite mining area.
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