Dear colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the publication of the report ‘Rough estimate of the soil protection potential of the CAP Strategic Plans over the 2023 period’.
The analysis covered 13 CAP Strategic Plans (Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Romania) selected for their ambition in soil protection and representing the diversity of the EU pedo-climatic conditions. The study developed a method for quantifying the potential impacts of CSPs on soil health through six indicators: soil organic carbon content, soil nitrogen stocks, soil water retention capacity, soil packing density, nitrogen leaching, runoff and soil erosion by water. “The approach developed aims to be easy to use, to update and to be replicated by policy makers and evaluators. It shows how quantified rough estimates can support the evaluation of the current CAP’s estimated contribution to environmental and soil health objectives and assist in the design of future CAP green architecture.” Adrien De Pierrepont European Evaluation Helpdesk for the CAP | 
