News & Events

On 11 June 2026, the iCOSHELLs Basque Living Lab brought together researchers, students, technology experts, environmental professionals, policymakers and community members to explore soil ecoacoustics, an emerging approach based on recording sounds and vibrations produced by soil organisms and considered promising for understanding soil health and biodiversity. Soil ecoacoustics is based on the premise that…

On 1 July, the Swedish Urban Living Lab (LL) had the pleasure of participating in Brunnby Agricultural Days (Lantbrukardagar), one of central Sweden’s largest meeting places for active farmers and professionals working in the green industries. The fair brings together farmers, researchers, advisors, companies, and innovators through demonstrations, seminars, exhibitions, and discussions on agriculture, cultivation, soil…

Welcome to the third edition of our HIGHLIGHTS series, your quarterly overview of the latest developments, achievements, and activities from our Living Labs and partners. This period has seen continued progress in innovation, stronger collaboration, and meaningful impact through a variety of initiatives and events. Read on to explore their latest stories. iCOSHELLs visit to…

After introducing iCOSHINE last year, session #3 took place on 19th March 2026. iCOSHINE is an initiative within the frame of the iCOSHELLs project, and it aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to exchange knowledge and explore synergies to the benefit of European soil health at large. With a focus on Soil Literacy and Pop-up…

iCOSHELLs was present at the ENTER Study Days (9–11 March), hosted by the Agricultural University of Plovdiv, where it contributed to activities focused on soil literacy. On 10 March, participants attended a keynote lecture on soil health monitoring delivered by Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Minev from the Department of Soil Science, who is involved in the…

We are pleased to present the second edition of our HIGHLIGHTS series, our quarterly collection showcasing the latest news, achievements, and activities from our Living Labs and partners.During this period, our community continued to drive innovation, strengthen collaboration, and generate real-world impact through a variety of initiatives and events. Discover their latest stories below! iCOSHELLs…

On November 11–12, 2025, the Basque Living Lab of the European iCOSHELLs project, in collaboration with Agrotech UPC, the University of Vic, and the Viladecans municipality, hosted a high-level delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA). The two-day visit demonstrated the co-creation approach central to the iCOSHELLs project, bringing together stakeholders…

An article published on illuminem by Anna Nyberg This article, originally published on illuminem, was made possible through the collaboration of iCOSHELLs project partners committed to advancing soil health across Europe. Written by Anna Nyberg with the support of Jokin Garatea (GAIA, Basque Living Lab leader) and Professor Vladislav H. Popov, PhD (Agricultural University of Plovdiv,…