Impact4Soil
Your soil carbon tool
Research papers, datasets, tools, platforms, etc., the soil carbon community can be overloaded with information. Impact4Soil simplifies it all!
It brings together science-based, up-to-date information in one place, helping researchers, policymakers, and practitioners make faster, better-informed decisions on soil carbon and soil health.
What's inside?
With its five interconnected modules, Impact4Soil is designed for easy navigation for different types of user:
- Researchers can apply soil data to their fieldwork and publications, while staying updated on the latest findings and developments.
- Practitioners can identify the most effective practices for their context and for their day-to-day decision-making.
- Policymakers can use evidence to design soil health strategies and new policies.
Short on time? Our step-by-step video tutorials guide you through the platform’s features, making it easy to get started and find exactly what you need.
Scientific evidence
Understand the effects of land use, climate change, and management practices on soil carbon through more than 13,000 peer-reviewed scientific papers (Web of Science or Scopus).
Explore moduleGeospatial Data
Access interactive maps and layers to visualise soil carbon stocks, land use types, and trends over time.
Explore moduleDatasets
Access over 1,300 harmonised, high-quality soil carbon datasets from major repositories, saving time and supporting robust, science-based MRV design, analysis, and reporting.
Explore modulePractices
Explore nearly 150 science-backed soil management practices, including cover cropping, no-till, and biochar, categorised by land use and supported by detailed benefits, guidelines, and data from WOCAT and FAO.
Explore moduleNetwork
Connect with ongoing projects and organisations in the field. Spot collaboration opportunities and stay up to date with the community.
Explore moduleImpact4Soil
in 90 seconds
Take a quick tour of the Impact4Soil platform and see how it makes soil carbon knowledge easy to access, explore, and apply!
Shaping what comes next
We’re exploring new ways to improve Impact4Soil. Our vision includes AI-powered features to improve usability and global reach:
- Natural language search: Imagine asking, “How does no-till affect soil carbon in Europe?” and get instant answers.
- Guided tours: Personalised onboarding experiences to help new users using Impact4Soil.
- Multilingual access: Expanding accessibility and inclusion for all users.
- Virtual assistant: Real-time help, smart suggestions, and interactive feedback.
Participate in platform enrichment
Impact4Soil welcomes contributions across all modules, including Practices, Datasets, and the Network.
Users are invited to submit scientific publications, regional practices, datasets, etc. Initiatives and organisations can be added directly from the Network interface.
All submissions are reviewed by platform moderators to ensure scientific quality, relevance, and consistency.