Capturing and Storing Atmospheric CO2 for Improvement of Soil Quality

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)

Date of latest update: 2024-07-22

Description

Description (FR):

Deux grands défis actuels sont : comment réduire le CO2 dans l'atmosphère et comment préserver la qualité du sol. Trop de carbone dans l'air provoque l'effet de serre et trop peu de carbone dans le sol réduit sa qualité. Le projet préparera les bases scientifiques pour réduire le CO2 dans l'air et le stocker dans le sol en utilisant des techniques de culture du carbone, un sujet innovant dans l'UE ; sa politique ayant émergé en 2021 il est donc urgent de définir rapidement des normes, des procédures de surveillance et des modèles socio-économiques pour l’avenir. Le projet CARBON 4 SOIL QUALITY préparera une boîte à outils pour la culture du carbone comprenant : une liste de valeurs organiques du sol ; une méthodologie pour analyser le carbone organique et le suivi de la qualité du sol ; un guide des techniques de culture du carbone ; des modèles commerciaux d'agriculture du carbone ; des recommandations pour le crédit carbone agricole et la certification environnementale. Un plan d'action sera préparé au niveau transnational pour planifier l’essai envisageant au moins 5 sites dans différents pays, dont au moins un pays IAP et un nouveau territoire Interreg Euro-MED (Bulgarie, Estrémadure). Une coopération transnationale est nécessaire pour étudier différentes zones climatiques méditerranéennes (subtropicales, océaniques, semi-arides, arides), différentes conditions d'érosion et différents types de sols. Le suivi du projet testera les techniques de culture du carbone pour augmenter la matière organique du sol ce qui améliorera les éléments nutritifs des plantes, augmentera le stockage de l'eau et fournira un habitat aux organismes pour améliorer la biodiversité du sol. La culture du carbone est considérée comme l'une des actions climatiques du Green Deal européen et les politiques européennes concernées seront développées entre 2023 et 2030. Ce projet, s'il est approuvé, deviendra un exemple phare de la réduction du CO2 de l’Euro-MED et un « showcase » pour l'UE.

Description (EN):

Two of the biggest challenges of human civilization are how to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere and how to preserve the soil quality. Too much carbon in the air causes greenhouse effect, and too little carbon in the soil reduces soil quality. Proposed project will prepare scientific foundations for reducing CO2 in the air and storing it into the soil, using SUSTAINABLE SOIL MANAGEMENT, called "CARBON FARMING". Since carbon farming is innovative topic in EU (policy emerged in 2021), there is an urgent need to quickly define standards, monitoring procedures and socio-economic models to test carbon farming in future. CARBON 4 SOIL QUALITY project will prepare "Toolbox for carbon farming" consisting of (i) Catalogue of soil organic reference values, (ii) Methodology for organic carbon analysis and soil quality monitoring (iii), Guidelines for carbon farming techniques, (iv) carbon farming business models, (v) Recommendations on agriculture carbon credit schemes and environmental certification systems. Action plan will be prepared on the transnational level to properly plan testing phase. It will consider at least 5 testing sites in different countries, including at least one IPA country and one new Interreg Euro-MED territory. Transnational cooperation is needed for studying different Mediterranean climate zones (sub-tropical, oceanic, semi-arid, arid), different erosion conditions and different types of soil. Project follow-up will test carbon farming techniques to support farmers with practical knowledge, how to increase soil organic matter. This will improve plant nutrients, increase soil water storage and provide good habitat for soil living organisms, which enhances soil biodiversity. Carbon farming is considered as one of the European Green Deal climate actions and related EU policies will be developed in the 2023-2030 period. If approved, this project could become SUSTIAINABLE SOIL MANAGEMENT lighthouse example of Euro-MED territory and showcase for the EU.

Expected Achievements (EN):

Work package aims at improving missing knowledge gaps about carbon farming and its effects on soil quality and climate change. As a result of the study and research, the project will offer a toolbox for testing carbon farming in Euro-MED area. Work package will prepare solid base for future testing of carbon farming in the Euro-MED area. This will be achieved with preparation of feasible action plan, training material, improved visibility and policy connections for future cooperation. Work package will have 2 objectives: 1.) Monitoring carbon footprint and ensuring carbon-offsetting actions; 2.) Contribution to the Results Amplification Strategy and to the Programme activities.

Website: https://interreg-euro-med.eu/en/

Thematic information

Waste and pollution Climate change and biodiversity Knowledge and technology transfer

Priority: (VI-B_EM_2) Greener MED

Priority specific objective: RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility

Type of intervention: 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructure

Partners (8)

Lead Partner: Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999466273

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI23887729

Department: Department of Agroecology and Natural Resources (DAENR)

Address: Hacquetova ulica , 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Department address: Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: National public authority

Website: https://www.kis.si/

Total budget: EUR 104 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 83 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 20 900.00

Univerzitet Crne Gore, Biotehnički fakultet

Name: Univerzitet Crne Gore, Biotehnički fakultet

Department: Center for soil and amelioration

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999836328

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 02016702

Address: Mihaila Lalića, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro

Department address: Montenegro

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.ucg.ac.me/btf

Total budget: EUR 50 070.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 40 056.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 10 014.00

Università degli Studi di Padova

Name: Università degli Studi di Padova

Department: Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural resources, Animals and Environment

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999995602

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 00742430283

Address: Via VIII Febbraio, 35122 Padova, Italy

Department address: Viale dell’Università, 35020 Legnaro, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.unipd.it

Total budget: EUR 80 300.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 64 240.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 16 060.00

Univerzitet “Sv. Kiril I Metodij” – Zemjodelski Institut

Name: Univerzitet “Sv. Kiril I Metodij” – Zemjodelski Institut

Department: Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999588493

Partner’s ID if not PIC: MK4043009100062

Address: 16 Makedonska brigada, 1000 Skopje, North Macedonia

Department address: North Macedonia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.zeminst.ukim.edu.mk

Total budget: EUR 56 920.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 45 536.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 11 384.00

RI.NOVA SOCIETA’ COOPERATIVA

Name: RI.NOVA SOCIETA’ COOPERATIVA

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 972429463

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT01949450405

Address: Via dell’Arrigoni, 47522 Cesena (FC), Italy

Department address: Italy

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: http://www.rinova.eu

Total budget: EUR 56 400.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 45 120.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 11 280.00

Zavod za trajnostni razvoj

Name: Zavod za trajnostni razvoj

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 884613326

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI95321284

Address: Koritno, 4260 Bled, Slovenia

Department address: Slovenia

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.isd.si

Total budget: EUR 88 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 70 880.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 17 720.00

ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΕΙΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ

Name: ΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΕΙΟ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟ ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗΣ

Department: School of Agriculture, Lab of Remote Sensing, Spectroscopy and GIS

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999895692

Partner’s ID if not PIC: EL090049627

Address: School of Agriculture, Aristotle University Campus, 54636 Thessaloniki, Greece

Department address: Greece

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.agro.auth.gr/

Total budget: EUR 94 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 75 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 18 900.00

Universidad de Almería

Name: Universidad de Almería

Department: Vice-Rectorate of Scientific Policy

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999884440

Partner’s ID if not PIC: ESQ5450008G

Address: Carretera de Sacramento, 04120 Almería, Spain

Department address: Spain

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: http://www.ual.es

Total budget: EUR 67 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 54 080.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 13 520.00

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University of Montenegro, Biotechical Faculty

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University of Padova

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University “Ss Cyril and Methodius” – Institute of Agriculture

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Institute for Sustainable Development

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ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

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University of Almería

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Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije

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Summary

Project name (FR): Captage et stockage du CO2 atmosphérique pour améliorer la qualité des sols

Project name (EN): Capturing and Storing Atmospheric CO2 for Improvement of Soil Quality

Project acronym: CARBON 4 SOIL QUALITY

Project ID: Euro-MED0200456

Project start date: 2024-01-01

Project end date: 2026-03-31

Project status: ongoing

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 598 890.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 479 112.00

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Deliverables:

Methodology for organic carbon analysis and soil quality monitoring
Guidelines for carbon farming techniques
Recommendations on agriculture carbon credit schemes and environmental certification systems
Strategic analysis for soil quality improvement in Mediterranean climate
Training material for carbon farming
Action plan for testing carbon farming

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EuropeanGreenDeal
TerritorialAgenda2030
EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Project contributes to EUSAIR action with transition to low-carbon economy as important step for Adriatic and Ionian Region. Further it supports development of techniques and technologies to minimize carbon footprint. Project also directly contributes to development of environmentally-friendly agricultural practices, identified as one of EUSAIR priority actions.
EUStrategyAlpineRegion

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)

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