It Will Do This By Encouraging Co-Operation Between Local Authorities And Research Institutes Within A Transnational Environment, As This Can Promote The Development Of Spatial Methodologies For Monitoring And Managing Soil Degradation.

Specific Objectives

Developing A Web-Based Application Tool (Soil Monitoring Software) Supporting Local And Regional Authorities And Member States In Monitoring Soil Qualities And

Planning Measures To Combat Soil Degradation;

The Application Of The Soil Monitoring Software In Two EU Regions: Sicily And Peloponnese;

Demonstrating A Soil Monitoring System To Potential Users In Local And Regional Authorities And Other Stakeholders;

Building The Capacity Of Stakeholders In Soil Monitoring And Protection;

Showing Examples Of Soil Protection Actions In Risk Areas Identified By The Use Of A Soil Monitoring System;Improving the effectiveness of soil protection measures; and Raising public awareness on soil degradation.