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EO data and automated mapping for EU soil observatory

Jointly with the European Commission’s JRC, OpenGeoHub is building a web-service with dynamic soil data that can be used to serve the EO soil observatory. JRC’s European Soil Data Center is also behind one of the world’s biggest soil monitoring systems called LUCAS Soil. One of the main objectives of the EO soil observatory is to develop EO-based solutions to help alert countries and individuals independently of the national systems (within weeks since some event such as major flood, erosion etc happens). The system needs are described in detail in “European Soil Data Centre 2.0: Soil data and knowledge in support of the EU policies”.

What is the challenge?

The EU lacks a centralized system for dynamic soil data and real-time alerts, which hinders coordinated soil monitoring and response efforts. Automated updates and targeted notifications, such as alerts for soil quality changes, are currently missing from the European Soil Observatory.

Our solution

This use case proposes a web-based service that integrates satellite-derived soil data with automated alert systems. The platform will send real-time updates via email and social media, making soil health information more accessible and actionable for EU stakeholders.

Who will benefit?

European policymakers, environmental agencies, and agricultural stakeholders will benefit by receiving timely updates on soil conditions to support sustainable land use practices.