This report addresses soil pollution in the EU, supporting the implementation of the EU's Soil Monitoring Law (SML) and Zero Pollution Action Plan. This document presents the outcomes of workshop with several EU Mission projects on soil pollution, including the SoilWise, ISLANDR, EDAPHOS, ARAGORN, and BENCHMARKS projects. The report provides a comprehensive approach to harmonization and standardization of soil pollution data, essential for effective policy-making and decision-support. The report also provides information on the development of new policy measures, such as the EU's Soil Strategy and proposed Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience. This report hopes to serve ongoing and future Soil Mission projects with data harmonization for a higher dissemination and policy impact. The harmonization of the data will help EU and national/regional policymakers to have a clear view on the state of the soil pollution and therefore reinforce their regulation on soils (e.g., Soil Monitoring Law).
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