Soil, although a scarce resource, has long been misunderstood and has not been protected in the same way as water or air. However, in recent years, the scenario has changed significantly. Soil conservation has become more and more important both globally and in Europe. Most of the EU’s Sustainable Development Goals affect soil in one way or another and, as part of these goals, Europe is working towards a Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive, after approving the Soil Protection Strategy 2030. The Basque Country, after working for decades to prevent soil contamination, also has its own strategy for comprehensive soil conservation.