The article discusses soil and land use in the Alps, focusing on challenges and examples of using soil data for sustainable development. The researchers looked at different landscapes in the Alps to show how land use affects soils and the need for soil data in managing land use. They explored new methods like soil mapping and GIS to better incorporate soil information in planning. The examples highlighted the wealth of soil knowledge in Alpine countries. However, more research, sharing of knowledge, and better soil protection practices are needed to improve daily soil management in the Alps.