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IUSS Alert 217 (November 2023)

Mitia Mambella — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:41:17 +0000

IUSS News

On Saturday December 9th 2023, the IUSS President, Edoardo Costantini, will remotely participate at the UN Climate Change Conference about Climate Proofing Our Future – The Role of Soil.
https://consciousplanet.org/en/save-soil/cop28

On Tuesday October 24th 2023, the IUSS Secretariat has welcomed the Korean Delegation Gyeongnamdo Agricultural Research Services- Provincial Government. It was a great occasion to talk about science, introduce the IUSS Secretariat sctivities, and share knowledge.

The IUSS President was invited to introduce the IUSS Centennial Congress at the webinar HEALTH OF SALT-AFFECTED SOILS organized by FAO-International Network of Salt-Affected Soils on November 21, 2023

On Friday November 17th 2023, the IUSS President and the Secretariat has shooted the Centennial Video at Villa Lubin, now CNEL.

The IUSS President had the pleasure of participating online at the Seventh meeting of the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN), 21 – 23 November 2023.

On Wednesday November 22th 2023, the IUSS Secretariat has met the International Strategic Center for Agri-Food Development, ISCAD, delegation at CREA. Counsellor Nuriddin Kushnazarvov, Deputy Permanent Representative to the FAO, IFAD and WFP, presented the Secretariat with beautiful traditional gifts from Uzbekistan

IUSS Centennial 2024

Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges
Invitation from the organizers: Sara Marinari, Giuseppe Corti, Edoardo A.C. Costantini
“The custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024.
The event will also empower the linkages with different disciplines, policy makers, stakeholders, institutions, and associations to effectively address civil society needs within agriculture, forestry, environment, urban planning, energy, education, and other societal issues.
The celebration will occur on May 19th and will be followed by two intense days of congress, with plenary and parallel scientific sessions. Both soil scientists and specialists from other disciplines will participate to each session, focusing on past achievements and future challenges.
The congress will be followed by technical/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.
A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Italy”.
Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Florence, Italy
Website: https://centennialiuss2024.org
Download: media/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf
GENERAL THEMES
1. Soil health in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
2. Soil governance
3. Soil in the circular economy
4. Soil sciences impact on basic knowledge
5. Soil in the digital era
6. Soil and humanity
7. Equity, diversity, and inclusivity in soil sciences
8. Other
The programme group chair and officers will build the session programme from the session proposals. The programme group chair may also suggest to merge proposed sessions that are similar https://centennialiuss2024.org/submittedsessions/#1685449512773-65c24928-1e65
NEXT STEPS:
• The Call for Abstracts will be open today on the IUSS Centennial Website https://centennialiuss2024.org/
• 26 Feb 2024 Abstract Submission: notification of acceptance/rejection to authors
• 11 Mar 2024 Letter of schedule
• 25 Mar 2024 Deadline for early registration
• 13 May 2024 Deadline for late registration – Online registration closing
• 19–21 May 2024 Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Science

European Geosciences Union
General Assembly 2024 – Exhibition
Vienna, Austria, 14–19 April 2024
The exhibition is scheduled daily from Monday, 15 April to Friday, 19 April 2024, the exact hours as follows: Monday, 15 April – Thursday, 18 April: 10:00-18:00 CET Friday, 19 April: 10:00-13:00 CET
More information: https://egu24.eu/exhibition/information.html
https://egu24.eu/exhibition/booking.html
Direct access to the exhibition online booking form is at https://administrator.copernicus.org/authentication.php
Additional information such as fascia board designs, as well as the free registrations for exhibitor staff members can also be entered in the exhibitor management tool. The deadline for providing all necessary exhibitor information is 5 March 2024, 13:00 CET.
Contact: egu24@copernicus.org

IUSS Events
The IUSS Council will be held December 14-15, 2023. The Council is a pivotal moment for the IUSS and its members. During the meeting, the Secretariat, the Presidents, the treasurer, the Division Chairs and the Chairpersons of the Standing Committee discuss their yearly activity. Moreover, this year, the amendments to the Statute & Bye-Laws will be voted upon. Among the issues that will be discussed, the forthcoming Centennial and the call for the Honorary Members.

News from national and regional soil science societies
Soil Science Society of Ireland (SSSI) & British Soil Science Society (BSSS) joint Annual Conference 2023
Date: December 4th – 5th, 2023
Location: Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland Programme Launch and Reopening Poster Submissions. We have now confirmed the programme for our Annual Conference, including a soil policy session with representatives from the English, Irish, Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh governments to provide an overview of soil monitoring and management activities being undertaken at a governmental level. Other keynote speakers include Prof. Dr. Rachel Creamer, Chair of the Soil Biology Group at Wageningen University, and Prof. John Gilliland OBE, Special Advisor to the UK’s Agriculture Horticulture Development Board.
Registration for both our joint Annual Conference with the Soil Science Society of Ireland and our Early Careers’ Conference is open so book now to secure your place.
We have also reopened submissions for poster presentations at both conferences, so there is still a chance to present your latest research.
Read More: https://soils.org.uk/annual-conference-programme-2023/

Brazilian Soil Science Society (SBES)
XI Brazilian Symposium on Soil Education (XI SBES)
December 4 – December 8, 2023
Brazilian Soil Education Symposium (XI SBES) will be promoted by the SBCS Midwest Regional Centre and held by the Palmeiras de Goiás Unit of the State University of Goiás (UEG), in partnership with the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) and other institutions.
The event will be held between 4 and 8 December 2023 at the State University of Goiás – University Unit of Palmeira de Goiás, in Palmeiras de Goiás – GO. It will be chaired by Professors Adriana Ribon (UEG) and Paula Pinheiro (UFGD).
Read more: https://www.sbcs.org.br/en/event/xi-simposio-de-educacao-emsolos-xi-sbes/

British Society of Soil Science
IaleUK workshop: Introduction to using meteorological and hydrological data for ecologists
04 December, 2023
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Brian Hoskins Building, University of Reading
This workshop, organised by the International Association for Landscape Ecology and supported by Scenario DTP, aims to provide an introduction for those from non-meteorological/hydrology backgrounds to obtaining, downloading and processing large met/hydrology files. The workshop is open to all researchers, including PhD students just starting out to established researchers who want to know how to improve the efficiency of how they work with large met/hydrology datasets.
Read more: https://members.soils.org.uk/widget/event-5493652

British Society of Soil Science
Early Careers’ Conference
December 6th- 7th, 2023
Belfast, Ireland
The conference will take place immediately after the BSSS Annual Conference and will be free of charge for BSSS Early Career members. A wide range of Early Career members from academia, industry, and policy will come together for a variety of themed sessions, including talks, posters, and workshops. The conference theme is Soil Management and Monitoring.
Read More: British Society of Soil Science – 2023 Early Careers’ Conference

Soil Science Society of South Africa
2023 Beauty of African Soils – Photo Competition
Competition details: The competition is now open, and closes on 30 November 2023. This competition is open to all SSSSA members. If you win, but are behind on membership fees, your outstanding fees will be subtracted from your cash winnings Photos (max 4 per person) can be submitted to Corrie Swanepoel at SwanepoelC@arc.agric.za
Categories:
• Soils up-close
• Soils in landscapes/agriculture
• Soil and people/animals
• Living soils (pictures about soil organisms, soil conservation, intercropping, mulch, CA, fungi)
Photo requirements: The entered photo must feature African soil prominently. The photo must have been captured by the person entering the competition. Each SSSSA member may enter up to 4 photos. High resolution photos are preferred (above 1.5 MB). Ensure that if you have permission from any persons featured in the photograph. No copyrighted photos should be submitted.

Soil Society of Pakistan and Arid Agriculture University (PMAS)
Committees of the 20th International Congress of Soil Science (ICSS-2024)
Soil Health: A Key to Food Security
February 20-22, 2024
“Soil Health: A Key to Food Security.” Soil health is a critical and often underrated component of global food security. In an era of growing global population and increasing food demand, the quality and vitality of our soils play a key role in ensuring a sustainable and nutritious food supply. The 20th ICSS-2024 is expected to bring together stakeholders including academia, research, industry, and farming community from Pakistan and abroad to share their provocative ideas with fellow soil and environmental scientists in relation with the theme of the congress.
Read more: https://www.uaar.edu.pk/media/departments/20th%20ICSS%202024-271023.pdf

16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS 2024)
March 26th – 29th, 2024
Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam.
ESAFS conference is a series of scientific meetings organized every two years to share updated experience and knowledge among soil scientists, particularly within East and Southeast Asia countries. It is also a platform to promote R&D and disseminate the acquired knowledge and technology related to soil sciences.
This series of ESAFS’s conference are organized to fulfill part of the above aims, rotates within member countries thus allowing equal participations of local soil scientists and fair site information exchange. ESAFS 2024 is the first time for Vietnam as an organizer.
Read more: https://esafs2024.tnu.edu.vn/

Argentinean Soil Science
The XXIX Argentinean Soil Science Congress will be held from 21 to 24 May, 2024, in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. The Argentinean Association of Soil Science (AACS) organises every two years in different locations throughout the country, the Congress of Soil Science, being in the year 2024 the twentyninth congress to be held in the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, from 21 to 24 May.
Read more: https://congreso2024.suelos.org.ar/

Canadian Society of Soil Science CSSS 2024 CONFERENCE
9 June 2024 to 13 June, 2024
Location University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Details Soil Functions for Future Generations
The theme of the 2024 annual conference of the Canadian Society of Soil Science is Soil Functions for Future Generations. This theme encourages soil scientists to think about how we can safeguard the vital resource of soil into the future and how we can ensure that the many functions of soil are continued on into perpetuity.
Read more: https://csss2024.landfood.ubc.ca/

SSSA 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMON GROUND: SOILS BEYOND BORDERS JUNE 10-12
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Home | ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual
Meetings https://www.acsmeetings.org/
The Soil Science Society of America is hosting a summer conference that provides unlimited networking opportunities, innovative scientific abstracts, poster sessions, invited symposia, exhibitors, technical workshops, and professional tours

(SSSA) Soil Science Society of America
2024 SUSTAINABLE AGRONOMY CONFERENCE (FULLY VIRTUAL)
July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2024
The Sustainable Agronomy Conference will provide Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs), agricultural sales professionals, and growers with the opportunity to more fully understand and implement sustainable agronomy in the field. Learn the drivers, economics, agronomics, environmental benefits, and implementation techniques for sustainable crop production. Economic, environmental, and social aspects of sustainable agronomy will be considered. Unlike other sustainability or agronomy conferences that simply describe broad research findings, this conference will be action-oriented, practical, interactive, and applied with a focus on decision support and execution. You will leave the conference with information that you can confidently recommend to clients and implement in the field. Speakers, moderators, and panel participants will have a deep understanding of “why” and “how” to implement sustainable agronomy.
Read more: https://www.agronomy.org/meetings/sustainable-agronomy/

Soil Science Society of China-Inter-Congress 2024 – CSSS.ORG.CN. – Congress Theme: Soil Health for Future Generations
Date: October 20th- 24th, 2024
Location: Nanjing, China
The 6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation Organized by Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSAS) Soil Science Society of China (SSSC) Jiangsu Environmental Protection Group Co., LTD Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSCAS).
Read more: Soil Science Society of China-Inter-Congress 2024 (csss.org.cn)
IUSS Inter-Congress 2024 (aconf.org)

Conferences, Meetings and Workshops
2023
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)10
Date: November 30th – December 12th, 2023
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The global stocktake is a critical turning point when it comes to efforts to address climate change – it’s a moment to take a long, hard look at the state of our planet and chart a better course for the future.
Read more: https://unfccc.int/

WORLD SOIL DAY – 5 DECEMBER 2023 (online)
SOIL AND WATER: A SOURCE OF LIFE
Date: December 5th, 2023, online
December 5th , 2023 is the United Nations World Soil Day (WSD 2023). This year’s campaign, “Soil and water: a source of life” highlights the interconnectedness of soil and water and the need for integrated management in addressing global soil and water challenges.
Website: World Soil Day, 5 December | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (fao.org)
Website: Map of Worl Soil Day events 2023 https://WWW.fao.org/world-soil-day/worldwide-events/en

Conference: Soil Health. The role of microbial inoculants – Salute del suolo
Il ruolo degli inoculi microbici
Date: December 5th, 2023
Location: Accademia dei Georgofili, Florence, Italy
During the event we will launch the conference booklet which contains the summaries of the presentations.
The Accademia dei Georgofili will publish the abstracts of the interventions in the annual proceedings.
Abstract deadline: November 20, 2023, maximum 5000 characters
Summary of the presentation: by 5 December 2023, maximum of 2000 characters in Italian and English
Read more: Salute del suolo. Il ruolo degli inoculi microbici (google.com);
https://forms.gle/haojxL4BEd5T4rpu7

International Science Council (ISC) Royal Society side event at COP28: “Better understanding economic impacts of climate change and accelerating science-based climate action”
Date: December 6th, 2023, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm CET, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm GMT,
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm GTS,
Location: Hybrid Event (COP28, Dubai and Online)
Jointly hosted by the ISC and The Royal Society, the side event “Better understanding economic impacts of climate change and accelerating sciencebased climate action” will include speakers such as Jim Skea (IPCC Chair) as well as ISC Fellows Prof. Zakri Abdul Hamid and Tollu Oni.
Read more: https://council.science/events/cop-28-science-based-climateaction/

Italian Soil Science Society, UNIVPM, Ancona Municipality, Kèpos
Celebrating the WORLD SOIL DAY – SOIL AND WATER: A SOURCE OF LIFE
Conference: The soil in urban regeneration
Date: December 11th, 2023
Location: Department of Agricultural, Food, And Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), Ancona, Italy
Arguments treated: Processes of urban regeneration, Soil desealing, Urban soil and air, Biodiversity in urban soils, Bees in urban areas.
For information: professor Stefania Cocco, s.cocco@staff.univpm.it

World Soil Day Event @CA4SH
CA4SH is Hosting World Soil Day at the Food Systems Pavilion
December 5th, 2023
Read more: https://www.coalitionforsoilhealth.org/copsoil

Science Forum South Africa 2023
6 – 8 December 2023 | Pretoria
Read more: https://council.science/events/science-forum-south-africa-2023/

#AGU2312
December 11th – 15th 2023
San Francisco, CA & online Everywhere
Theme: Wide open Science.
Abstract submission: June 7, 2023
Abstract submissions close: August 2, 2023
Meeting registration open: August 2, 2023
Authors are notified of the acceptance: October 2023
The official online scientific program is released: October 2023
Read more: AGU Fall Meeting 2023

2024
FPEN and INRAE organise the international symposium « Soil Carbon in the Ecological Transition », SoilCET 2024.
Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 January 2024 Rueil-Malmaison, France
This event will be an opportunity to present and debate the latest scientific advances on four topics:
Session 1: Quantification of soil carbon and characterisation of soil organic matter at plot and regional scales;
Session 2: Stabilisation of soil organic matter: a central process in C-storing agricultural practices;
Session 3: The role of biodiversity in soil organic matter stabilisation and carbon storage;
Session 4: Microbiological, geochemical and matter transfer interactions: an integrated approach.
Read more: https://www.soilcet.com/
https://www.regef.fr/soilcet-2024-soil-carbon-in-the-ecological-transition

International Lysimeter- & Ecotron-Workshop
19 March 2024 to 21 March 2024
Hallbergmoos (Munich Airport Business Park), Germany
Registration: until September 30 you will receive a 10% discount!13
Website: https://ugt-online.de/en/workshops/lysimeter-und-ecotronworkshop/

Third International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2024).
4-7 June 2024
Dublin College University
The main theme of the ISCRAES 2024 is “REFRAMING STRATEGIES FOR LOW CARBON FUTURE IN AGRO-FARMING SYSTEMS“, leading to achieve the primary objective of an agro-environmental sustainability by tackling the current major environmental, climate, and societal challenges facing by the world.
Important deadlines:
Deadlines for submitting abstracts
Orals: 31 JANUARY 2024
Posters and Flash Talks: 28 FEBRUARY 2024
Notification to authors:
Oral, Poster, and flash talk: 31 MARCH 2024
Final revised abstracts submission: 15 APRIL 2024
Early bird registration deadline: 31 JANUARY 2024
Standard registration deadline: 31 MARCH 2024 (For inclusion in the proceedings and programme)
Late registration fee deadline: 01 APRIL 2024
Deadline for submitting full papers to journal special issues: 30 NOVEMBER 2024
For register: Registration – INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (iscraes.org)
Read more: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRIENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (iscraes.org)

5th International Conference of Young Scientists – Soil in the Environment (SITE)
16 – 19 June, 2024
Warsaw (campus of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences) and in European Centre for Geological Education in Korzecko.
Important dates:14
March 1st , 2024: Deadline for registration
March 25th , 2024: Deadline for conference fee payment
April 1st , 2024: Deadline for the articles and abstracts submission
April 15th , 2024: 2nd Announcement and final conference programme
Download: https://site-warsaw2024-sggw.hub.arcgis.com/

XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024: Forests and Society Towards 2050
June 23rd – 29th, 2024
Stockholm, Sweden
The deadline for submission of abstracts and opening of online registration: June 2nd, 2023
Read More: Congress website: https://iufro2024.com/

3rd International Symposium in Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2024)
25 – 28 June 2024
UCD O’Brien Centre for Science, Dublin 04, Ireland
Deadline for Abstract Submission is 31st January 2024.
For further inquiries please contact email: info@iscraes.org
Website: https://www.iscraes.org/

ISMOM 2024 – 9th International Symposium of Interactions of Soil Minerals with Organic Components and Microorganisms
October 10th – 14th, 2024
Tsukuba, Japan
Read more: http://web.agr.ehime-u.ac.jp/~soil/ISMOM2024.html

Other events
Virtual event during COP28
Date: December 4th, 2023,15:00-16:30 CET, 14:00-15:30 UTC, OnlineVirtual15
Virtual knowledge sharing session on climate change featuring interventions from representatives of ISC Affiliated Bodies who will share the latest developments in climate science, present their flagships activities, and highlight opportunities for collaboration.
Read more: https://council.science/events/knowledge-sharing-climate-change/

Virtual event during COP28:
Advancing Climate Action and SDGs Synergies: Way Forward
Date: December 11th, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm CET, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm UTC, Virtual Event
Zoom session “Advancing Climate Action and SDGs Synergies – Way Forward” will present key benefits for tackling climate and SDGs together, discuss current barriers and enablers for the synergistic action, and outline a framework and existing approaches for synergistic action.
Read more: https://council.science/events/advancing-climate-action-and-sdgssynergies/

New publications

Assessing soil structural quality as an indicator of productivity under semi-arid climate
By Zahra Khasi, Mohammad Sadegh Askari*, Setareh Amanifar, Kamran Moravej, Soil & Tillage Research 236 (2024) 105945, Elsevier
Red more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2023.105945

Soil Atlas of Asia
By Country/Territory: Asia, EC/JRC, FAO, 2023, Pages: 212 p., Luxembourg;
Rome, Italy; Publications Office of the European Union; FAO. ISBN: 978-92-5-137882-3
Download: Soil Atlas of Asia

Soils, where food begins. Proceedings of the Global Symposium on soils for nutrition, 26–29 July 2022
By FAO, 2023, Rome, Italy, Pages: 380 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-137969-1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cc6728en
Download: Soils, where food begins (fao.org)

The effects of biochar on soil organic matter pools are not influenced by climate change
By Beatrice Giannetta, C´esar Plaza, Michele Cassetta, Gino Mariotto, Iria Benavente-Ferraces, Juan Carlos García-Gil, Marco Panettieri, Claudio Zaccone
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118092
Download: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479723008800?via%3Dihub

Evidence of Potential Organo-Mineral Interactions during the First Stage of Mars Terraforming
By Beatrice Giannetta, Antonio G. Caporale, Danilo Olivera de Souza, Paola Adamo and Claudio Zaccone
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7040092
Download: https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/7/4/92

Cultural Understanding of Soils, 2023
By Nikola Patzel, Sabine Grunwald, Eric C. Brevik, Christian Feller, Editors.
Springer Publ. A print version, e-book, and individual chapter files can be purchased online.
Download: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-13169-1

Natural farming -a rising concept
by Subhash Chand at al

X-ray Imaging of the Soil Porous Architecture
By Editors Jon Mooney, Sacha, Young, Iain M., Heck, Richard J., Peth, Stephan, Springer International Publishing, November 2022, ISBNs 978-3-03-112175-3,978-3-03-112176-0
Summarizes almost 40 years of research in the area of X-ray CT imaging of soils. Introduces best practices for both image acquisition and analysis. Includes detailed examinations of different software packages for X-ray CT analysis. In December 1973, Godfrey Hounsfield published his seminal paper on transverse axial scanning, describing a methodology that could non-destructively18 analyse a human head (Hounsfield, 1973). Two years previously, a patient’s head had been scanned in what was the first system available to hospitals developed by Hounsfield and his research partners. Thereafter, an explosion in the use of Computed Tomography (CT) systems for medical purposes was observed in most western countries. Now scans are faster, safer and more accurate and the use of CT has extended far beyond the medical practices; and we now see CT specifically designed and used for mining, electronics, engineering and environmental challenges. This edited collection explores the use and development of CT for soil ecosystems, the most complex biomaterial on the planet, identifying best practice and new approaches to the quantification of pores, roots and organic matter, all non destructively and all in situ.
Read more: doi 10.1007/978-3-031-12176-0

ANNUAL REPORT 2022
International Science Council (ISC)
By The International Science Council share its 2022 Annual Report, reviewing year in tackling complex global challenges through knowledge-driven solutions and the powerful global voice of science.
Read more and download: 2023-05-22-Annual-report-web.pdf (council.science)

Newsletter IUSS Commission 1 Soil Morphology and Micromorphology
By In this newsletter they report the change in Commission officials. Basically Richard Heck (former VP) now presides Division 1 while Fabio Terribile and Adam Szorba will act as president and vice president respectively of our Commission for the period 2022-2026. In this issue they report the minutes of the work meeting they had at the WCSS in Glasgow where they modified the changes to the award evaluation criteria regarding the two awards (Kubiena and MYPA). In this volume: next meetings, next courses and report of previous courses, next international conference on soil micromorphology, new website.

The Environment in Galicia: A Book of Images: Galician Environment Through Images
By Avelino Núñez-Delgado (Editor), Esperanza Álvarez-Rodríguez (Editor), David Fernández-Calviño (Editor); Springer International Publishing; ISBN-139783031331138; pages 640; publication date: 07/26/2023, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-38043-1
This book describes the environment in Galicia (NW Spain), with researchers and professors presenting their own photographs of relevant aspects. This richly illustrated book explains atmospheric, geologic, water, soils, landscapes, and environmental issues and treatments for a broad audience, including students and the general public, to raise awareness and effectively develop strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

EUSO Annual Bulletin A review of 2022 activities
By Maréchal, A.; Panagos, P.; Jones, A.; Arias Navarro, C.; Ballabio, C.; Belitrandi, D.; Breure, T.; De Medici, D.; De Rosa, D.; Fendrich, A.; Koeninger, J.; Labouyrie, M., Liakos, L.; Martin Jimenez, J.; Matthews, F.; Montanarella, L.; Muntwyler, A.; Orgiazzi, A.; Scarpa , S.; Schillaci, C.; Simoes Vieira, D.; Van Eynde, E.; Van Liedekerke, M.; Wojda, P.; Yunta Mezquita, F., JRC133346 EUR 31506 EN PDF ISBN 978-92-68-03434-7 ISSN 1831-9424 doi:10.2760/501153 KJ-NA-31-506-ENN Luxembourg: ublications Office of the European Union, 2023 © European Union, 2023
This report presents the activities of the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) that took place during 2022. Through its five main objectives, the EUSO contributes to improving the monitoring of soils, to creating and sharing knowledge and data about EU soils, in particular producing tailored outputs in support of policy development and to the wider public. These activities feed into the overarching knowledge management objective under which the EUSO provided extensive policy support to a range of policy areas, notably the upcoming Soil Health Law and the Horizon Europe’s Soil Mission. A key element of the EU Soil Observatory are the six EUSO Working Groups (WG) that aim to discuss policy or technical advances on a particular topic. Their activities in 2022 were diverse and ranged from providing policy support (Soil Monitoring, Soil Pollution WGs), technical progress on integration of soil data (Soil Data WG) or advancing scientific knowledge about soils (Soil Erosion WG). This report also highlights the developments to be expected in 2023. In particular, the EUSO will produce reports on soil pollution, soil organic carbon trends, pesticides in soils, land degradation and a soil fertility index and work on the state of soil health in the EU. A key development will be the publication of the EUSO soil health dashboard. The EUSO will support dedicated Soil Mission research projects and will continue to provide support for the upcoming Soil Health Law proposal. The EUSO is also planning a 2023 EU Soil Week.
Download: https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path//shared_folder/doc_pub/JRC133346.pdf

WASWAC HOT NEWS ISSUE 04, 202321
The advancement of knowledge and the future of scientific soil protection associations
By José L. Rubio Deputy president WASWAC, Co–founder and Ex-president of European Society for Soil Conservation, Ex-Director of Desertification Research Centre-CIDE, Valencia, Spain, pp. 2-15, Editor: Pengfei Du Assistant Editors: Li Li, Donghao Huang, Xiaofei Nie, Silian Pan
Read More: http://www.waswac.org.cn/waswac/LatestNews/webinfo/2023/06/1686793539589275.htm
Download: http://www.waswac.org.cn/waswac/rootfiles/2023/06/07/1686793533065162-1686793533099861.pdf

ITALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
Vol. 18 No. 2 (2023): Special issue on: ‘Integrated soil-water-crop management in salt-affected areas’
Authors: Filiberto Altobelli, Anna Dalla Marta, Anna Benedetti, Maria Konyushkova, Giuseppe Corti
https://doi.org/10.4081/ija.2023.2189
https://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/issue/view/91

European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS)
Volume 74, Issue 4 July–August 2023
Online ISSN:1365-2389
Read more: https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652389

Soil Use and Management
Soil Use and Management publishes in soil science, earth and environmental science, agricultural science, and engineering fields. The submitted papers should consider the underlying mechanisms governing the natural and anthropogenic processes which affect soil systems, and should inform policy makers and/or practitioners on the sustainable use and management of soil resources. Interdisciplinary studies, e.g. linking soil with climate change, biodiversity, global health, and the UN’s sustainable development goals, with strong novelty, wide implications, and unexpected outcomes are welcomed.
Online ISSN:1475-2743
Read more: https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14752743

The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2023
Avoiding and reducing losses through investment in resilience
Year of publication: 2023
Place of publication: Rome, Italy
Pages: #168 p.
ISBN: 978-92-5-138194-6
Author: FAO
Publisher: FAO
Read more: https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en?details=cc7900en
This new FAO report provides a timely and comprehensive overview of how disasters are affecting agriculture and food security around the world, as well as examples of actions and strategies for investing in resilience and proactively addressing risks in agriculture.

Soil physicochemical properties and crusts regulate the soil infiltration capacity after land-use conversions from farmlands in semiarid areas.
Journal of Hydrology 626 (2023) 130283;
Authors: Yang Liao, Lingbo Dong, Ao Li, Wenwen Lv, Jianzhao Wu, Hailong Zhang, Ruihua Bai, Yulin Liu, Jiwei Li, Zhouping Shangguan, Lei Deng.
Keywords: Double-ring infiltrometer, The Loess Plateau, Plough pan, Soil moisture replenishment, Soil structure, Vegetation restoration.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.130283
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022169423012258?via%3Dihub

Opportunities
Archaeological Soil Micromorphology short intensive course at UCL (London) in February 2024.
Please see the link below for additional information and registration details.
More information: https://onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/facultyof-social-historical-sciences-c03/institute-of-archaeology-f31/f31-archaeological-soil-micromorphology-training-course-2024

Grand Prix de la Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie 2024 – Call for Nominations
The prize is intended to reward original work in chemistry of benefit to mankind, society or nature. The GRAND PRIX will be awarded for the nineteenth time in 2024, to one or several persons, irrespective of nationality. The prize will carry a monetary award of 35,000 Euros.24
All entries must imperatively be presented through a learned society or a national or international scientific organisation without any direct link with the nominee. Entry forms, together with a report detailing the arguments for the nomination, must be returned to the Foundation de la Maison de la Chimie by 30th April 2024.
These documents should be sent by e-mail to the following address: presidence@maisondelachimie.com
Read more: https://actions.maisondelachimie.com/les-prix-de-lafondation/grand-prix-de-la-fondation/

5 DECEMBER 2023
Children’s book contest on soil and water
FAO’s GSP and the IUSS are inviting soil scientists and designers to team up and submit their freestyle book proposal for children based on the WSD 2023 motto: “Soil and water, a source of life”.
The book is intended for children between 6 and 11 years old. The IUSS and FAO’s GSP Selection Committee will evaluate all book submissions, and the winner will be announced by the IUSS President on World Soil Day. The finalists will be chosen based on creativity and originality, quality of the informational content, technical and scientific proficiency, and artistic/visual impact of the book. The winner will receive a cash prize of 1 000 USD, second and third classified will receive a cash prize of 500 USD and 250 USD, respectively, from IUSS and FAO’s GSP.

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IUSS News

IUSS Commissions 1.6 Paleopedology and 1.2 Soil Geography, along with the INQUA Paleopedology Working Group, has organized the XIV International Symposium and Field Workshop on Paleopedology, “Soils as Memory of Contemporary and Paleo Environments” this October, in Las Cruces. The IUSS President had the pleasure to greet the participants and, on Ocober 9th , to host the round table “Paleosols and paleolandscapes as cultural heritage”

IUSS President, Prof. Edoardo Costantini, on the policies for the conservation of the cultural and natural heritage of soil

Lecture outline about International Union of Soil Sciences, The IUSS 2021-2030 Strategic Plan, Imrovement of soil awareness, Policies for the conservation of the
cultural and natural heritage of soil2
Read more: https://lectorium.phosagro.com/lectures/soil-health-andfertility/policies-for-the-conservation-of-the-cultural-and-natural-heritage-ofsoil/

IUSS is pleased to announce that Professor Renfang Shen has been appointed as Chairman of Division 3 and congratulates him on this prestigious achievement. It is with the warmest welcome that IUSS wishes him well for the success of his work.

IUSS President, Prof. Edoardo Costantini
It is indeed a matter of great pride for me in jointly organizing the International Conference “Sustainable Natural Resource Management under Global Climate Change” under the patronage of Soil Conservation Society of India at New Delhi during November 07-10, 2023.
The modern world is recognizing the importance of conserving natural resources. Farmers are practicing climate-smart agriculture and industries are realizing as to how much they can save through energy efficiency. Smart agriculture through advanced technologies like Internet of Things, location systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence can improve the quality and quantity of the crops while optimizing the human resources on farms, There is a need to reach out further and communicate globally to increase multi-sectoral policy prioritization, interdisciplinary engagement, and public–private investment on the emerging issues.
I am confident that this International Conference will deliberate on all the advancements in sustainable conservation of natural resources under global climate change to ensure sustainable development of this planet and will comeup with some concrete recommendations to face the challenges ahead.
I wish the International Conference a grand success.

Prof. Eleonora Bonifacio, in the ISC Distinguished Lecture Series Webinar, has delved into little-known functions and properties of soil. In this brief inteview
she recalls the motivations for her webinar, ‘Linking Mechanisms to Soil Functions to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals’.

IUSS Past President words as High-Level speaker during the Opening Ceremony of the FAO Global Symposium Soil and Water: a source of life
Soil and water are part of the same and inseparable strategic binomial. Therefore, to stop soil degradation as a guarantee of preserving water and food for an ever-growing population, the International Union of Soil Sciences has defined its two main tasks: To stop land degradation as the most insidious and underestimated challenge of the 21st century and to achieve that, direct the main focus of all our activities on school-age children and young who will be teenagers and young adults in 10 years (IDS, 2015 & Horn, 2017).
For the IUSS, these are fundamental goals to achieve if we want children and young people as future citizens of the world to understand why soil and water are essential for the existence of their lives and how their loss affects them, their families, and their countries. In this priority educational task, the educational project “THE IUSS GOES TO SCHOOL” has joined forces with the FAO World Soil Alliance and celebrating the next World Soil Day on December 5, from the IUSS and the FAO, we invite the soil science scientific community to collaborate in this literacy and awareness effort by participating in the scientific book contest for children with the theme “Soil and water, sources of life”.

IUSS Centennial 2024

GENERAL THEMES

Soil health in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Soil governance
Soil in the circular economy
Soil sciences impact on basic knowledge
Soil in the digital era
Soil and humanity
Equity, diversity, and inclusivity in soil sciences
Other6

The programme group chair and officers will build the session programme from the session proposals. The programme group chair may also suggest to merge
proposed sessions that are similar https://centennialiuss2024.org/submittedsessions/#1685449512773-65c24928-1e65
The call for session proposals at https://centennialiuss2024.org/ was open until 30 June 2023.
NEXT STEPS:

The Call for Abstracts will be open today on the IUSS Centennial Website https://centennialiuss2024.org/
26 Feb 2024 Abstract Submission: notification of acceptance/rejection to authors
11 Mar 2024 Letter of schedule
25 Mar 2024 Deadline for early registration
13 May 2024 Deadline for late registration – Online registration closing
19–21 May 2024 Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Sciences

Phil Brookes
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the death of Phil Brookes. Phil joined the Chemistry Dept at Rothamsted in the mid-1970s and in the subsequent years built up an international reputation for his work on the microbial biomass. He supervised very many overseas PhD students and in the 2000s took up research posts in China. He retired a few years ago to Ireland where he died last week.
Paul Poulton & David Powlson

All Members of the International Science Council (ISC)
The ISC is actively working to strengthen the role of science in key global policy processes and bring scientific evidence from across all disciplines in deliberations and decision-making. Recently, the ISC has been actively engaged in the ongoing negotiations of an international, legally binding, instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, to ensure that the international instrument is backed-up by the latest and best available scientific evidence.
The ISC is now seeking nominations of experts from its Members with the aim of strengthening the contribution of the scientific community to current negotiations and advance integrated knowledge and solutions. We will be constituting an expert group of around 15 members to engage in the negotiation process, as well as a pool of experts working on different aspects of plastic pollution to be able to respond to requests for scientific inputs from the United Nations and its Member States. We warmly invite you to nominate relevant experts from your network by 16 November via https://council.science/what-we-do/call-for-experts-plasticpollution/.

Call for applications: Science Filmmaking workshop
All ISC Member organizations are invited to participate in a one-day Science Filmmaking workshop on 1 April in the frame of the 2024 Ethnografilm Festival in Paris. The workshop aims to empower scientists to create short films highlighting their own research. Following the workshop, participants will work on creating a short film about their research throughout 2024 with the support and remote assistance by the workshop instructors. All films created will be screened at the 2025 Ethnografilm Festival. Nominate your interested scientist by 1 December.
More information: https://council.science/events/introduction-to-sciencefilmmaking/

ISC Distinguished Lecture Series “ENERGY Sustainability for Net ZERO Radio Communications”
Join us on 28 November at 14:00 UTC for the next webinar in our ISC Distinguished Lecture Series in the frame of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development featuring Professor Nuno Borges Carvalho from the Institute of Telecommunications, University of Aveiro, Portugal. Please feel free to share this invitation widely with your members and wider network: https://council.science/events/energy-sustainability-for-net-zero/

News from national and regional soil science societies

Agricultural Land Classification Course
Bookings are now open for our Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) course https://members.soils.org.uk/event-5407996 which will take place at Cranfield University on 22 and 23 November. This in-person training course offers a unique opportunity to learn about the background and technical basis of the current ALC guidelines.
This course is designed for soil scientists who wish to extend their experience, those commissioning ALC surveys from specialists, and planners reviewing ALC
reports.
Read more: https://members.soils.org.uk/event-5407996

Canadian Society of Soil Science
2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING, OCTOBER 29- NOVEMBER 1, 2023 | ST. LOUIS, MO
The Annual Meeting is one of the few gatherings that bring together thousands of scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions in one environment. It’s the premier opportunity for professionals working in agronomic, crop, soil, and related sciences to hear about the latest research, meet and learn from their peers, expand their knowledge base, and take advantage of networking opportunities to enhance their careers. The Societies Annual Meeting features thousands of technical presentations, along with a host of networking events and award ceremonies. The world-class exhibition displays the latest scientific equipment, supplies, services, and reference materials available. Find diverse answers to today’s environmental problems. Learn about cutting-edge research, network with peers, and advance your career all in one place. Finding Solutions – With hundreds of sessions to choose from, find exciting and innovative ways to tackle issues you’re facing in the field. Educate yourself so you can educate others. Strengthening Communities – There are numerous ways you can network, including hands-on workshops, student leadership activities, field tours, and more. Build relationships with over 3,000 colleagues from around the world. Broadening Opportunities – Expand your horizons and equip yourself with the right tools to advance your science. Develop your advocacy skills at science policy events, find your next job at the career center, and explore products at the exhibit hall. Spark your inspiration this year at the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting

Soil Science Society of South Africa
2023 Beauty of African Soils – Photo Competition
Competition details: The competition is now open, and closes on 30 November 2023. This competition is open to all SSSSA members. If you win, but are behind on membership fees, your outstanding fees will be subtracted from your cash winnings Photos (max 4 per person) can be submitted to Corrie Swanepoel at SwanepoelC@arc.agric.za
Categories:
• Soils up-close
• Soils in landscapes/agriculture10
• Soil and people/animals
• Living soils (pictures about soil organisms, soil conservation, intercropping,
mulch, CA, fungi)
Photo requirements: The entered photo must feature African soil prominently.
The photo must have been captured by the person entering the competition.
Each SSSSA member may enter up to 4 photos. High resolution photos are preferred (above 1.5 MB). Ensure that if you have permission from any persons featured in the photograph. No copyrighted photos should be submitted.

USA – Soil Science Society
ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting 2024
488 days left ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting Dates: 11/10/2024
Venue: San Antonio TX, San Antonio TX, United States
The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America host a premier international scientific meeting that brings together leading and emerging scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions who are all working to advance agronomic, crop and soil sciences.
(Website: https://www.acsmeetings.org/)

SSSA 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMON GROUND: SOILS BEYOND BORDERS JUNE 10-1211
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Home | ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings
https://www.acsmeetings.org/
The Soil Science Society of America is hosting a summer conference that provides unlimited networking opportunities, innovative scientific abstracts, poster sessions, invited symposia, exhibitors, technical workshops, and professional tours

Conferences, Meetings and Workshops 2023

6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SOILREM 2023)
Date: November 6-8, 2023
Location: Nanjing, China
Soil pollution is a widely-concerned environmental issue over the world. Much effort has been made on solution to sustainable use and management of the polluted soil environment. The 6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation (SOILREM 2023) will provide an opportunity for industry, regulators, scientists, students, engineers, private and public sectors to present recent research findings and to exchange information on innovative developments relating to sustainable remediation of polluted soils, sediments, groundwater, and industrial sites.
Learn more on: https://soilremediation2023.aconf.cn/soilrem2023.html

2023 IEEE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON Metrology for Agriculture and Forestry
November 6th- 8th, 2023
Pisa, Italy
MetroAgriFor intends to create an active and stimulating forum where academics, researchers and industry experts in the field of measurement and data processing techniques for Agriculture, Forestry and Food can meet and share new advances and research results.
Workshop Topics: Sensor networking and integration; Approaches and tools for measuring Food Quality; Soil analysis, mapping and monitoring; Crop analysis, mapping and monitoring;
Precision agriculture, forestry and livestock farming; Measurements for agriculture, forestry and environment; Agroclimatic measurements.
Read More: Index | IEEE MetroAgriFor 2023

5th International Conference “Sustainable Natural Resource Management under Global Climate Change”
November 7th- 10th, 2023
New Delhi, India
The conference aims at bringing together academicians, researchers, students, and other different stake holders from within India and abroad in the attempt to deliberate on different aspects of the subject of conservation and optimal utilization of natural resources.
The scientific event will organized by Soil Conservation Society of India, in collaborative mode with support of International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO), World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), Beijing, International Union of Soil Science (IUSS), and other international and national organizations.
Information contained in the circular and all updates are available at the website of SCSI
Read More: http://scsi.org.in

The International Scientific Conference II NIKITIN’S READINGS
November 14th-17th, 2023
Perm, Russia
«Current Issues of Soil Science, Agrochemistry and Ecology in Natural and Anthropogenic Landscapes». The conference is devoted to Vasily Vasilyevich Nikitin, the first professor of Soil Science in the Urals and the Head of the Soil Science Department (1924-1932); 100th anniversary of the first Soil Science Department in the Urals; 140th anniversary of Soil Science.
The registration deadline has been extended until May 31, 2023.
The registration link can be found on the official event’s page:
Read More:
https://pgatu.ru/science/conferences/issues_soil_science_agrochem_eco/
https://pgatu.ru/sys/confproblems/en

Third EUSO Stakeholder Forum
November 20th – 24th 202314
Madrid, Spain
The 3rd EUSO Stakeholder Forum will take place in the “2023 EU Soil Week” in Madrid in the week 20-24 of November. This event brings together the annual EUSO Stakeholder Forum, the first ever Soil Mission Fair and a workshop on soils by the Spanish Presidency.

Organic phosphorus workshop 2023 (opw 2023)
November 27th – December 1st, 2023
Pucón, Chile
“Exploring organic phosphorus fate in soil and aquatic ecosystems under the climate change and food security scenario” is the fourth iteration of the organic phosphorus workshop series.
The focus the workshop concern long-term inputs of phosphorus have resulted in the accumulation of significant quantities of legacy phosphorus in agricultural soils by mineral fertilizers which in turn has contributed to increased diffuse phosphorus transfer and accelerated eutrophication of many water bodies.
Biological processes play a vital role in determining the mobility and bioavailability of phosphorus in soils and sediments.
Deadline for abstract submission: June 30, 2023
Abstract acceptance: July 15
Notification of authors: August 31
Final announcement: before October 31
.
Read more: OPW 2023 | Organic Phosphorus Workshop 2023 (opwinchile2023.cl)

International symposium Reading the soil in archaeology: field practice and interdisciplinary perspectives
November 29th – December 1st, 2023
Tours, France
The conference will include some items connected to soil micromorphology
Online registration: 15 May – 15 October 2023 https://archeosol2023.sciencesconf.org/registration
Website: https://archeosol2023.sciencesconf.org/

Soil Science Society of Ireland (SSSI) & British Soil Science Society (BSSS) joint Annual Conference 2023
December 4th – 5th, 2023
Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Programme Launch and Reopening Poster Submissions
We have now confirmed the programme for our Annual Conference, including a soil policy session with representatives from the English, Irish, Northern Irish, Scottish and Welsh governments to provide an overview of soil monitoring and management activities being undertaken at a governmental level. Other keynote speakers include Prof. Dr. Rachel Creamer, Chair of the Soil Biology Group at Wageningen University, and Prof. John Gilliland OBE, Special Advisor to the UK’s Agriculture Horticulture Development Board.
Registration for both our joint Annual Conference with the Soil Science Society of Ireland and our Early Careers’ Conference is open so book now to secure your place.
We have also reopened submissions for poster presentations at both conferences, so there is still a chance to present your latest research.
Read More: https://soils.org.uk/annual-conference-programme-2023/

WORLD SOIL DAY – 5 DECEMBER 2023
SOIL AND WATER: A SOURCE OF LIFE
5 December 2023 is the United Nations World Soil Day (WSD). This year’s campaign, “Soil and water: a source of life” highlights the interconnectedness of soil and water and the need for integrated management in addressing global soil and water challenges.
More than 95 percent of our food is produced on land beginning with soil and water. Water is crucial for nutrient absorption by plants. Soil degradation puts increasing pressure on water resources, and soil erosion and compaction reduce water infiltration and retention, leading to decreased water availability for plants and organisms. Sustainable soil management practices, such as minimum or zero tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping, reduce soil degradation, enhance water retention, increase carbon sequestration, preserve soil biodiversity, improve soil health and fertility, and make soil a valuable ally for food and water security and for climate mitigation and adaptation.
Read more: https://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/en/

British Society of Soil Science
Early Careers’ Conference
December 6th- 7th, 2023
Belfast, Ireland17
The conference will take place immediately after the BSSS Annual Conference and will be free of charge for BSSS Early Career members. A wide range of Early Career members from academia, industry, and policy will come together for a variety of themed sessions, including talks, posters, and workshops. The conference theme is Soil Management and Monitoring.
Read More: British Society of Soil Science – 2023 Early Careers’ Conference

#AGU23
December 11th – 15th 2023
San Francisco, CA & online Everywhere
Theme: Wide open Science.
Abstract submission: June 7, 2023
Abstract submissions close: August 2, 2023
Meeting registration open: August 2, 2023
Authors are notified of the acceptance: October 2023
The official online scientific program is released: October 2023
Read more: AGU Fall Meeting 2023

2024

FPEN and INRAE organise the international symposium « Soil Carbon in the Ecological Transition », SoilCET 2024.
Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 January 2024 Rueil-Malmaison, France
This event will be an opportunity to present and debate the latest scientific advances on four topics:
Session 1: Quantification of soil carbon and characterisation of soil organic matter at plot and regional scales;
Session 2: Stabilisation of soil organic matter: a central process in C-storing agricultural practices;
Session 3: The role of biodiversity in soil organic matter stabilisation and carbon storage;
Session 4: Microbiological, geochemical and matter transfer interactions: an integrated approach.
Read more: https://www.soilcet.com/
https://www.regef.fr/soilcet-2024-soil-carbon-in-the-ecological-transition

International Lysimeter- & Ecotron-Workshop
19 March 2024 to 21 March 2024
Hallbergmoos (Munich Airport Business Park), Germany
Registration: until September 30 you will receive a 10% discount!
Website: https://ugt-online.de/en/workshops/lysimeter-und-ecotronworkshop/

Third International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2024).
4-7 June 2024
Dublin College University
The main theme of the ISCRAES 2024 is “REFRAMING STRATEGIES FOR LOW CARBON FUTURE IN AGRO-FARMING SYSTEMS“, leading to achieve the primary objective of an agro-environmental sustainability by tackling the current major environmental, climate, and societal challenges facing by the world.
Important deadlines:
Deadlines for submitting abstracts
Orals: 31 JANUARY 2024
Posters and Flash Talks: 28 FEBRUARY 2024
Notification to authors
Oral, Poster, and flash talk: 31 MARCH 202420
Final revised abstracts submission:
15 APRIL 2024
Early bird registration deadline:
31 JANUARY 2024
Standard registration deadline:
31 MARCH 2024 (For inclusion in the proceedings and programme)
Late registration fee deadline:
01 APRIL 2024
Deadline for submitting full papers to journal special issues :
30 NOVEMBER 2024
For register: Registration – INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRI-ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (iscraes.org)
Read more: INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CLIMATE-RESILIENT AGRIENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (iscraes.org)

Canadian Society of Soil Science CSSS 2024 CONFERENCE
9 June 2024 to 13 June 2024
Location
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
Details
Soil Functions for Future Generations
The theme of the 2024 annual conference of the Canadian Society of Soil Science is Soil Functions for Future Generations. This theme encourages soil scientists to think about how we can safeguard the vital resource of soil into the future and how we can ensure that the many functions of soil are continued on into perpetuity.
Read more: https://csss2024.landfood.ubc.ca/

5th International Conference of Young Scientists – Soil in the Environment (SITE)
16 June 2024 to 19 June 2024
Warsaw (campus of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences) and in European
Centre for Geological Education in Korzecko.
Important dates:
March 1st , 2024: Deadline for registration
March 25th , 2024: Deadline for conference fee payment
April 1st , 2024: Deadline for the articles and abstracts submission
April 15th , 2024: 2nd Announcement and final conference programme
Download: https://site-warsaw2024-sggw.hub.arcgis.com/

3rd International Symposium in Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES 2024)
25 June 2024 to 28 June 2024
UCD O’Brien Centre for Science, Dublin 04, Ireland
Deadline for Abstract Submission is 31st January 2024.
For further inquiries please contact email: info@iscraes.org
Website: https://www.iscraes.org/

Soil Science of China Inter-Congress 2024 – Congress Theme: Soil Health for Future Generations
1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024
Host City: Nanjing Congress Venue: International Youth Convention Hotel
The 6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation Organized by Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSAS)
Soil Science Society of China (SSSC)
Jiangsu Environmental Protection Group Co., LTD
Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSCAS)
Read more: http://en.csss.org.cn/inter_congress_2024

New publications

Natural farming -a rising concept
by Subhash Chand at al.

X-ray Imaging of the Soil Porous Architecture
By Editors Jon Mooney, Sacha, Young, Iain M., Heck, Richard J., Peth, Stephan, Springer International Publishing, November 2022, ISBNs 978-3-03-112175-3, 978-3-03-112176-0
Summarizes almost 40 years of research in the area of X-ray CT imaging of soils. Introduces best practices for both image acquisition and analysis. Includes detailed examinations of different software packages for X-ray CT analysis.
In December 1973, Godfrey Hounsfield published his seminal paper on transverse axial scanning, describing a methodology that could non-destructively analyse a human head (Hounsfield, 1973). Two years previously, a patient’s head had been scanned in what was the first system available to hospitals developed by Hounsfield and his research partners. Thereafter, an explosion in the use of Computed Tomography (CT) systems for medical purposes was observed in most western countries. Now scans are faster, safer and more accurate and the use of CT has extended far beyond the medical practices; and we now see CT specifically designed and used for mining, electronics, engineering and environmental challenges. This edited collection explores the use and development of CT for soil ecosystems, the most complex biomaterial on the planet, identifying best practice and new approaches to the quantification of pores, roots and organic matter, all non destructively and all in situ.
Read more: doi 10.1007/978-3-031-12176-0

ANNUAL REPORT 202225
International Science Council (ISC)
By The International Science Council share its 2022 Annual Report, reviewing year in tackling complex global challenges through knowledge-driven solutions and the powerful global voice of science.
Read more and download: 2023-05-22-Annual-report-web.pdf (council.science)

The Environment in Galicia: A Book of Images: Galician Environment Through Images
By Avelino Núñez-Delgado (Editor), Esperanza Álvarez-Rodríguez (Editor), David Fernández-Calviño (Editor); Springer International Publishing; ISBN-13 9783031331138; pages 640; publication date: 07/26/2023, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-38043-1
This book describes the environment in Galicia (NW Spain), with researchers and professors presenting their own photographs of relevant aspects. This richly illustrated book explains atmospheric, geologic, water, soils, landscapes, and environmental issues and treatments for a broad audience, including students and the general public, to raise awareness and effectively develop strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

EUSO Annual Bulletin A review of 2022 activities
By Maréchal, A; Panagos, P.; Jones, A.; Arias Navarro, C.; Ballabio, C.; Belitrandi, D.; Breure, T.; De Medici, D.; De Rosa, D.; Fendrich, A.; Koeninger, J.; Labouyrie, M., Liakos, L.; Martin Jimenez, J.; Matthews, F.; Montanarella, L.; Muntwyler, A.; Orgiazzi, A.; Scarpa , S.; Schillaci, C.; Simoes Vieira, D.; Van Eynde, E.; Van Liedekerke, M.; Wojda, P.; Yunta Mezquita, F., JRC133346 EUR 31506 EN PDF ISBN 978-92-68-03434-7 ISSN 1831-9424 doi:10.2760/501153 KJ-NA-31-506-ENN Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2023 © European Union, 2023
This report presents the activities of the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) that took place during 2022. Through its five main objectives, the EUSO contributes to improving the monitoring of soils, to creating and sharing knowledge and data about EU soils, in particular producing tailored outputs in support of policy development and to the wider public. These activities feed into the overarching knowledge management objective under which the EUSO provided extensive policy support to a range of policy areas, notably the upcoming Soil Health Law and the Horizon Europe’s Soil Mission. A key element of the EU Soil Observatory are the six EUSO Working Groups (WG) that aim to discuss policy or technical advances on a particular topic. Their activities in 2022 were diverse and ranged from providing policy support (Soil Monitoring, Soil Pollution WGs), technical progress on integration of soil data (Soil Data WG) or advancing scientific knowledge about soils (Soil Erosion WG). This report also highlights the developments to be expected in 2023. In particular, the EUSO will produce reports on soil pollution, soil organic carbon trends, pesticides in soils, land degradation and a soil fertility index and work on the state of soil health in the EU. A key development will be the publication of the EUSO soil health dashboard.
The EUSO will support dedicated Soil Mission research projects and will continue to provide support for the upcoming Soil Health Law proposal. The EUSO is also planning a 2023 EU Soil Week.
Download: https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path//shared_folder/doc_pub/JRC133346.pdf

WASWAC HOT NEWS ISSUE 04, 2023
The advancement of knowledge and the future of scientific soil protection associations
By José L. Rubio Deputy president WASWAC, Co–founder and Ex-president of European Society for Soil Conservation, Ex-Director of Desertification Research Centre-CIDE, Valencia, Spain, pp. 2-15, Editor: Pengfei Du Assistant Editors: Li Li, Donghao Huang, Xiaofei Nie, Silian Pan
Read More: http://www.waswac.org.cn/waswac/LatestNews/webinfo/2023/06/1686793539589275.htm
Download: http://www.waswac.org.cn/waswac/rootfiles/2023/06/07/1686793533065162-1686793533099861.pdf

European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS)
Volume 74, Issue 4 July–August 2023
Online ISSN:1365-2389
Read more: https://bsssjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/13652389

This new FAO report provides a timely and comprehensive overview of how disasters are affecting agriculture and food security around the world, as well as examples of actions and strategies for investing in resilience and proactively addressing risks in agriculture.

Opportunities

Second Round of Communication Grants in 2023
2023 brings two rounds of Pathways Communication Grants, continuing to support researchers who want to disseminate the outcomes of place-based pathways research to non-academic audiences in new and innovative formats and practices. The first round closed on 15 June 2023 and the next round is open until 31 October 2023.
Read more: https://pathways.futureearth.org/2023/06/22/new-round-ofcommunication-grants-in2023/#:~:text=2023%20brings%20two%20rounds%20of,open%20until%2031%20October%202023.

Application as an expert to assist with the second global assessment scoping
The IPBES Plenary, in decision IPBES-10/1, approved a scoping process for a second global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
1) Nominees are invited to complete the application form and attach their curriculum vitae below by 12 November 2023.
2) The nominating Government or organization (Nominator) indicated by the Nominee will receive an email with a link to the nomination form and will be invited to approve and submit the nominations in the web portal by 19 November 2023. Early nominations ahead of this deadline are encouraged.
3) Nominators and Nominees will receive a confirmation via email once the nomination has been duly submitted. Only candidates duly nominated by a Government or organization will be considered by the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel.
Read more: https://www.ipbes.net/application/second-global-assessmentscopingexperts#:~:text=The%20IPBES%20Plenary%2C%20in%20decision,below%20by%2012%20November%202023.

Grand Prix de la Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie 2024 – Call for Nominations
The prize is intended to reward original work in chemistry of benefit to mankind, society or nature. The GRAND PRIX will be awarded for the nineteenth time in 2024, to one or several persons, irrespective of nationality. The prize will carry a monetary award of 35,000 Euros.
All entries must imperatively be presented through a learned society or a national or international scientific organisation without any direct link with the nominee. Entry forms, together with a report detailing the arguments for the nomination, must be returned to the Fondation de la Maison de la Chimie by 30th April 2024.
These documents should be sent by e-mail to the following address: presidence@maisondelachimie.com
Read more: https://actions.maisondelachimie.com/les-prix-de-lafondation/grand-prix-de-la-fondation/

5 DECEMBER 2023
Children’s book contest on soil and water
FAO’s GSP and the IUSS are inviting soil scientists and designers to team up and submit their freestyle book proposal for children based on the WSD 2023 motto:
“Soil and water, a source of life”.
The book is intended for children between 6 and 11 years old. The IUSS and FAO’s GSP Selection Committee will evaluate all book submissions, and the winner will be announced by the IUSS President on World Soil Day. The finalists will be chosen based on creativity and originality, quality of the informational content, technical and scientific proficiency, and artistic/visual impact of the book. The winner will receive a cash prize of 1 000 USD, second and third classified will receive a cash prize of 500 USD and 250 USD, respectively, from IUSS and FAO’s GSP

Call for experts: International Resource Panel
The International Resource Panel is seeking to recruit leading scientists with policy-relevant expertise, particularly in the development and implementation of science-based solutions for the sustainable management of natural resources and the achievement of the SDGs. Experts are expected to contribute to the development of science-based and policy-relevant assessments and formulate effective policy options and recommendations including those related to resource efficiency, sustainable consumption and production and transitions to a circular economy. More information: https://council.science/wpcontent/uploads/2023/10/IRP-Call-2023.pdf
Experts can apply directly by 17 November by sending the required documents to irpcandidates@un.org. Please kindly cc olivia.tighe@council.science when submitting your nomination.

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IUSS Alert 215 (September 2023)

Secretariat — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:39:11 +0000

IUSS News

The IUSS President, Edoardo Costantini, greeted the attendees of the 31st Congress of the Polish Society for Soil Science in Poznan on September 12th, and via remote link, the ones of the annual Congress of the Japanese Society for Soil Science and Plan Nutrition on September 13th in Ehime. He participated, as well, to the 12th Conference on Soil of Urban, Industrial, Traffic, Mining and Military Areas, SUITMA Commission, in Santiago de Compostela on September 4th-7th.

Prof. Eleonora Bonifacio, in the ISC Distinguished Lecture Series Webinar, has delved into little-known functions and properties of soil. In this brief inteview she recalls the motivations for her webinar, ‘Linking Mechanisms to Soil Functions to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals’.

https://council.science/current/blog/unearthing-sustainability-soil-science-for-the-sdgs/

Recognition awarded to the IUSS Past President

The IUSS Past President Laura Bertha Reyes Sánchez was invited to attend the 31st Congress of the Soil Science Society of Poland, an event during which the Soil Science Society of Poland granted her the status of Honorary Member of the Soil Science Society of Poland.

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) invites applications for the position of Professor in » Soil Systems Science « W2 Tenure Track Assistant Professor (with tenure track to W3) or W3 Associate/Full Professor; to begin as soon as possible.

Scientific environment: The professorship will be assigned to the TUM School of Life Sciences, located at the interdisciplinary campus Freising-Weihenstephan.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities include research and teaching as well as the promotion of early-career scientists. We seek to

appoint an expert in the research area of soil systems with a focus on the development of sustainable land use strategies, e.g., with respect to soil carbon and nutrient storage, in an agricultural, forestry and/or urban context. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the university’s bachelor and master programs, specifically in the areas of forestry and resource management and agricultural sciences.

Please send your application no later than 18th October 2023 to the Dean of the TUM School of Life Sciences, Prof. Ingrid Kögel-Knabner, via our recruitment portal: www.recruit.tum.de

IUSS Centennial 2024

Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges

Invitation from the organizers: Sara Marinari, Giuseppe Corti, Edoardo A.C. Costantini

“The custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024.

The event will also empower the linkages with different disciplines, policy makers, stakeholders, institutions, and associations to effectively address civil society needs within agriculture, forestry, environment, urban planning, energy, education, and other societal issues.

The celebration will occur on May 19th and will be followed by two intense days of congress, with plenary and parallel scientific sessions. Both soil scientists and specialists from other disciplines will participate to each session, focusing on past achievements and future challenges.

The congress will be followed by technical/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Italy”.

Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Florence, Italy

Website: https://centennialiuss2024.org/

Download: media/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf

GENERAL THEMES

Soil health in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Soil governance
Soil in the circular economy
Soil sciences impact on basic knowledge
Soil in the digital era
Soil and humanity
Equity, diversity, and inclusivity in soil sciences
Other

The programme group chair and officers will build the session programme from the session proposals. The programme group chair may also suggest to merge proposed sessions that are similar https://centennialiuss2024.org/submitted-sessions/#1685449512773-65c24928-1e65

The call for session proposals at https://centennialiuss2024.org/ was open until 30 June 2023.

NEXT STEPS:

16 Oct 2023 – 15 Jan 2024 Call for abstracts
26 Feb 2024 Abstract Submission: notification of acceptance/rejection to authors
11 Mar 2024 Letter of schedule
25 Mar 2024 Deadline for early registration
13 May 2024 Deadline for late registration – Online registration closing
19–21 May 2024 Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Sciences

Stimulus Fund

The funds for the September Call are no longer available due to a great request for the previous call. For this reason, next year call will be brought forward to January1st and will be open until January 31st .

The projects that have won the 2023 Stimulus fund call will be listed on the next bulletin together with the report activity.

News from national and regional soil science societies

Spanish Soil Science Society and Latin American Soil Science Society

With deep regret, the Spanish Soil Science Society (SECS) and the Latin-American Soil Science Society (SLCS) communicates the death of Dr. Jaume Porta Casanellas who was Ex-President of the Spanish Society of Soil Science, distinguished Honorary Member of the SLCS, and Honorary President of the Spanish Soil Science Society.

The Spanish Soil Science Society and the Latin American Soil Science Society lost one of their great pillars. We will miss him in so many ways.

Biota, water, and humans. Management for a sustainable world

18 – 22 October 2023, Gandia, Spain

Abstract submission : https://7biohydrology.webador.es/abstract-submission-open

Soil Science Society of Mexico

STOP SOIL DEGRADATION and the IUSS’s EDUCATIVE PROJECT TO ACHIEVE IT

Within the framework of the 47th Mexican Congress of Soil Science, and as part of the educational projects “Thus are the Soils of my Nation” of the Latin American Society of Soil Science and “THE IUSS GOES TO SCHOOL“, the XVII Symposium on Educational Innovations in the Teaching of Soil Science will take place on October 17, 2023, at the Exhibition and Congress Center of the University City, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City.

The International Round Table for Young and Early Career Scientists will be held on October 18, 2023, in a hybrid format at the Exhibition and Congress Center of the University City, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City.

British Society of Soil Science

Guidance Note for Land Managers Soil Carbon: What are carbon stocks and how can they be measured?

We are pleased to be able to share our new guidance note for land managers – Soil Carbon: What are carbon stocks and how can they be measured. This is the first note that we have developed as part of our new series, Land Use for Net Zero.

Upcoming Working with Soil Training Courses

If you are looking to further your knowledge about soils, why not book onto our Working with Soils training course which will encompass how soils form, why they differ, and how they are classified.

– A Practical Introduction to Soils in England and Wales. Tuesday 10 – Wednesday 11 October. Aberystwyth

We are also running an online training course which will provide a basic understanding of the principles and methodology behind soil classification.

– An Introduction to Soil Classification. Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 July.

Agricultural Land Classification Course

Bookings are now open for our Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) course https://members.soils.org.uk/event-5407996 which will take place at Cranfield University on 22 and 23 November. This in-person training course offers a unique opportunity to learn about the background and technical basis of the current ALC guidelines.

This course is designed for soil scientists who wish to extend their experience, those commissioning ALC surveys from specialists, and planners reviewing ALC reports.

Building a Roadmap for Soil Health

During the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bonn last month, we were delighted to co-host a policy dialogue session with the Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) and the International “4 per 1000” initiative aimed at policymakers.

The focus of the session was Building a Roadmap for Soil Health in the Climate Change Agenda. We highlighted the need for urgent intervention at a global scale, to prevent further degradation of our soils, allow us to support the ever-growing human population and to meet our climate change targets.

Read Executive Officer, Sarah Garry’s blog to find out more about the event.

https://soils.org.uk/blog/bsss-co-host-policy-session-at-sb58-bonn-climate-change-conference/

Indian Society Of Soil Science – ISSS-India

Annual Convention

The 87^th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) will be held at ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS), Bhopal – 462038, Madhya Pradesh during October 3-6, 2023 (Tuesday to Friday). The Annual Convention is open to only members of the ISSS and others are not eligible to register for the Convention.

Soil Science Society of South Africa

2023 Beauty of African Soils – Photo Competition

Competition details: The competition is now open, and closes on 30 November 2023. This competition is open to all SSSSA members. If you win, but are behind on membership fees, your outstanding fees will be subtracted from your cash winnings Photos (max 4 per person) can be submitted to Corrie Swanepoel at SwanepoelC@arc.agric.za

Categories:

• Soils up-close

• Soils in landscapes/agriculture

• Soil and people/animals

• Living soils (pictures about soil organisms, soil conservation, intercropping, mulch, CA, fungi)

Photo requirements: The entered photo must feature African soil prominently. The photo must have been captured by the person entering the competition. Each SSSSA member may enter up to 4 photos. High resolution photos are preferred (above 1.5 MB). Ensure that if you have permission from any persons featured in the photograph. No copyrighted photos should be submitted.

USA – Soil Science Society and Canadian Society of Soil Science

2023 ASA, CSSA, SSSA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING OPEN SCIENCE INSPIRES OCTOBER 29- NOVEMBER 1 | ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AND LIMITED VIRTUAL.

ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings

https://www.acsmeetings.org/

The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America jointly host the premier gathering of ideas, solutions, and innovation from across the field of environmental sciences.

OCTOBER 29- NOVEMBER 1, 2023

ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting 2024

488 days left ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting Dates: 11/10/2024

Venue: San Antonio TX, San Antonio TX, United States

The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America host a premier international scientific meeting that brings together leading and emerging scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions who are all working to advance agronomic, crop and soil sciences.

(Website: https://www.acsmeetings.org/)

SSSA 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMON GROUND: SOILS BEYOND BORDERS JUNE 10-12

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Home | ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings

https://www.acsmeetings.org/

The Soil Science Society of America is hosting a summer conference that provides unlimited networking opportunities, innovative scientific abstracts, poster sessions, invited symposia, exhibitors, technical workshops, and professional tours.

Conferences, Meetings and Workshops

2023

Global Symposium on Soils and Water

Soil and water, a source of life

October 02^nd – 05^th, 2023

FAO, Rome, Hybrid event

Hybrid format for first and last day (2^nd and 5^th October 2023 from 10am to 5pm CEST): The opening and closing days of the symposium will adopt a hybrid approach. Participants have the option to attend in person at the FAO headquarters or join virtually through the Zoom platform. Online technical sessions for central days (3^rd and 4^th October from 12pm to 3pm CEST): The central days of the symposium will exclusively occur in an online environment. Participation in the symposium is free and registration is required.

The GSOWA23 is a science policy symposium that aims to review the relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.

Zoom into Soil webinar: Green and Sustainable Remediation of Contaminated Sites

04 October 2023

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Online

The British Society of Soil Science is delighted to announce the next Zoom into Soil webinar will take place on Wednesday 4 October from 12:00 – 1:00pm (UK time) and is free of charge for all delegates. Join Dr Deyi Hou, Editor of the Soil Use and Management journal, and Paul Nathanail, Director at LQM, who will be discussing Green and Sustainable Remediation of Contaminated Sites.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2911556702459238239

XIV International symposium and field workshop on paleopedology

October 7^th – 15^th, 2023

Las Cruces, New Mexico State University, USA (Hybrid modality)

The symposium is a joint event of IUSS Commissions 1.6 Paleopedology, Commission 1.2 Soil Geography, and INQUA Paleopedology Working Group and New Mexico State University as a host institution. Contributions concerning any problems of soil development in time and space are accepted.

Address: paleo.geo.NM.2023@gmail.com

Download: https://inqua.org/media/uploads/announcement%2005-05-2023.pdf

1^st International Conference on Soil Sustainability and Innovation

47^th National Congress of Soil Science

October 16^th -20^th, 2023

Mexico City, Mexico

The Mexican Society of Soil Sciences and Cinvestav Saltillo will held the 1st International Conference on Soil Sustainability and Innovation (ICSSI) on October 19, 2023, as part of the 47th National Congress of Soil Sciences activities, that will take place in the Centro de Exposiciones y Congresos de la UNAM at Mexico City.

During the 2023 Mexican Congress of Soil Science, the First Round Table of the IUSS “Young and Early Career Scientists” will be held.

Wednesday, 18. October 2023

Location: Hybrid: Mexico City

Registration: https://forms.gle/9jAQ8LeLsTV8A6hP7

Contact: ;daniela.bobadilla@ciencias.unam.mx; lbrs@unam.mx; bartlomiej.glina@up.poznan.pl

33^rd CODATA General Assembly to be held

October 27^th– 28^th, 2023

Salzburg, Austria

Invite the CODATA Members and Task Groups to make nominations for the election of Officers and Ordinary Members of the Executive Committee

The deadline for nominations: June 27^th , 2023.

Download: https://codata.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/CODATA-EC-Nominations-Procedure-Document-2023.pdf

2023 IEEE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON Metrology for Agriculture and Forestry

‌November 6^th– 8t^h, 2023

Pisa, Italy

MetroAgriFor intends to create an active and stimulating forum where academics, researchers and industry experts in the field of measurement and data processing techniques for Agriculture, Forestry and Food can meet and share new advances and research results.

5^th International Conference “Sustainable Natural Resource Management under Global Climate Change”

November 7^th– 10^th, 2023

New Delhi, India

The scientific event will organized by Soil Conservation Society of India, in collaborative mode with support of International Soil Conservation Organization (ISCO), World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), Beijing, International Union of Soil Science (IUSS), and other international and national organizations.

Last date for registration (without late fees): 1^st October 2023

Information contained in the circular and all updates are available at the website of SCSI

Read more: AGU Fall Meeting 2023

2024

16th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS)

March 26^th-29^th, 2024

Thai Nguyen University, Vietnam

ESAFS conference is a series of scientific meetings organized every two years to share updated experience and knowledge among soil scientists all over the World, particularly within East and Southeast Asia countries. It is also a platform to promote Research & Development and disseminate the acquired knowledge and technology related to soil sciences. This series of ESAFS’s conference are organized to fulfill part of the above aims, rotates within member countries thus allowing equal participations of local soil scientists and fair site information exchange. ESAFS 2024 is the first time for Vietnam as an organizer.

ESAFS 2024 Theme: Healthy Soils for Sustanable Development

Important Dates

Abstract Submission

30.10.2023 – Deadline for Abstract Submission

15.11.2023 – Notification of Acceptance

Registration

15.11.2023 – Notification of Acceptance

30.11.2023 – Early Bird Registration Deadline

On-site registration is accepted with payment

Website: http://esafs2024.tnu.edu.vn

For further inquiries please contact email: esafs2024@tuaf.edu.vn

Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges

May 19^th – 21^st , 2024

Florence, Italy

The custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024. The event will also empower the linkages with different disciplines, policy makers, stakeholders, institutions, and associations to effectively address civil society needs within agriculture, forestry, environment, urban planning, energy, education, and other societal issues.

The congress will be followed by technical/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18^th.

Download: media/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf

Canadian Society of Soil Science

CSSS 2024 CONFERENCE

Soil Functions for Future Generations

University of British Columbia, Vancouver

June 9-13, 2024

The theme of the 2024 annual conference of the Canadian Society of Soil Science is Soil Functions for Future Generations. This theme encourages soil scientists to think about how we can safeguard the vital resource of soil into the future and how we can ensure that the many functions of soil are continued on into perpetuity.

XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024: Forests and Society Towards 2050

June 23^rd – 29^th, 2024

Stockholm, Sweden

The deadline for submission of abstracts and opening of online registration: June 2^nd, 2023

Read More: Congress website: https://iufro2024.com/

5th International Conference of Young Scientists – Soil in the Environment (SITE)

June 16^th – 19^th , 2024

Warsaw (campus of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences) and in European Centre for Geological Education in Korzecko.

Important dates

March 1^st , 2024: Deadline for registration

March 25^th , 2024: Deadline for conference fee payment

April 1^st , 2024: Deadline for the articles and abstracts submission

April 15^th , 2024: 2nd Announcement and final conference programme

Download: site-warsaw2024 (arcgis.com)

ISMOM 2024 – 9^th International Symposium of Interactions of Soil Minerals with Organic Components and Microorganisms

October 10^th – 14^th, 2024

Tsukuba, Japan

Soil Science of China

Inter-Congress 2024

Congress Theme: Soil Health for Future Generations

Host City: Nanjing

Congress Venue: International Youth Convention Hotel

Date: October 2024

The 6th International Conference on Soil Pollution and Remediation

ORGANIZED BY Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSAS)

Soil Science Society of China (SSSC)

Jiangsu Environmental Protection Group Co., LTD

Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSCAS)

More on: http://soilremediation2023.aconf.cn/soilrem2023.html

New publications

Join Publication of the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico, Mexican Universities, and IUSS

Ortiz, S.; Torres-Gómez, M.; Benavides, A.; Anaya, M.; Anglés-Hernández, M.; Cerón, A.; Cotler, H.; Cueto, J.; Etchevers, D.; Fernández, F.; González, J.;Guerrero, A.; Meneses, M.; Miranda, M.; Pérez, M.; Pulido, L.; Reyes-Sánchez, L.; Reynoso, V.; Saynes, V.; Villalobos, V.; Prado, B.; Guevara, M. 2023. National Soil Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture (ENASAS): a new systemic approach in Mexico. European Journal of Soil Science. European Journal of Soil Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.13395

STOP SOIL DEGRADATION and the IUSS’s EDUCATIVE PROJECT TO ACHIEVE IT

IUSS-FAO co publication

Within the framework of the collaboration of the educational project “THE IUSS GOES TO SCHOOL” with the FAO, and as a product of the IUSS-FAO Children’s booklet contest that we launched to celebrate WSD-2022, has already been published the scientific book for children: “Soils, where food begins: a collection of 10 children’s stories from around the world.” https://doi.org/10.4060/cc7127en

Soil Science Education, Awareness and Outreach publication

Reyes-Sánchez, L. Bertha and Brevik, E. C. 2023. Soil Science Education, Awareness and Outreach in the Modern World. Encyclopedia of soils in the environment (2nd ed). Elsevier.

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-822974-3.00091-4

Key issues in agricultural ethics

Editor: Dr Robert L. Zimdahl; Publication date: 13 June 2023; Length of book: 294 pages.

It is an volume of research, an book of agricultural ethics, edited by Professor Emeritus Robert L. Zimdahl, Colorado State University, USA.

ISBN-13: 9781801463133

Soil Atlas of Asia

The EUSO, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, has brought together over 100 soil experts from 45 Asian and European countries to produce the first-ever SOIL ATLAS OF ASIA. The atlas is targeted at the general public, decision-makers, politicians, teachers and even scientists in other disciplines, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of soil to human existence in Asia. The atlas explains, in a simple and clear manner, the reasons for the varying patterns of soil across Asia as well as the need to conserve and manage this increasingly threatened natural resource through sustainable use. At its heart is a series of annotated maps that show, for the very first time, the diversity of soil characteristics across the Asian continent in a manner that is comprehensible to the layperson.

Download: https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/content/soil-atlas-asia

Continent-wide DNA analysis of soil Eukaryotes

Soil eukaryotes play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem functions and services, yet the factors driving their diversity and distribution remain poorly understood. Croplands exhibited greater biodiversity despite intensive land use. Croplands were also more homogeneous compared to the composition of other ecosystems. High numbers of taxa of eukaryotic groups overlapped in croplands, grasslands and woodlands. For the majority of the groups, croplands hosted the most unique taxa. The dataset includes 18S raw DNA sequences for 885 samples collected as part of LUCAS 2018 Soil survey for the biodiversity module. Raw DNA sequences are available in ESDAC and deposited also on NCBI Sequence Read Archive (SRA) database. Additional details on the DNA extraction, amplification and sequencing, and the protocols for measuring soil properties and sources of climatic data can be found in the relevant publication. Download the data:

https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/content/soil-biodiversity-dna-eukaryotes

European Soil Mission Week

The Horizon Europe Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ (Mission Soil), the EU Soil Observatory Stakeholders’ Forum, and the EU-funded PREPSOIL project are joining forces to hold the first edition of the European Mission Soil Week. The European Mission Soil Week will be an annual event designed as a major European gathering that brings together the European soil community. Researchers, policymakers, farmers, foresters, spatial planners, land owners and managers, businesses and organisations, as well as the public, will meet to discuss the challenges for healthy soils. The event will be hosted by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and will take place under the Spanish EU Presidency on 21-23 November 2023 in Madrid. You can pre-register below for the European Mission Soil Week 2023: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/pre-registration-EUMissionSoilWeek

The EUSO Working groups meetings will take place online the week before (15-17 Nov. 23). Further details and registration guidelines will follow.

Soil Monitoring Law

On 5th July 2023, the European Commission proposed a new Soil Monitoring Law to protect and restore soils and ensure that they are used sustainably. The new law aims to address key soil threats in the EU, such as erosion, loss of soil organic matter, salinisation, contamination, compaction, and sealing, as well as loss of soil biodiversity while enhancing reliance against extreme weather events and climate change. The new Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive provides a legal framework to help achieve healthy soils by 2050. The Law will a) put in place a solid and coherent monitoring framework for all soils across the EU b) make sustainable soil management the norm in the EU and c) request Member States to identify potentially contaminated sites. Read the proposal for the directive:

https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/proposal-directive-soil-monitoring-and-resilience_en

X-ray Imaging of the Soil Porous Architecture

By Editors Jon Mooney, Sacha, Young, Iain M., Heck, Richard J., Peth, Stephan, Springer International Publishing, November 2022, ISBNs 978-3-03-112175-3, 978-3-03-112176-0

Summarizes almost 40 years of research in the area of X-ray CT imaging of soils. Introduces best practices for both image acquisition and analysis. Includes detailed examinations of different software packages for X-ray CT analysis.

In December 1973 Godfrey Hounsfield published his seminal paper on transverse axial scanning, describing a methodology that could non-destructively analyse a human head (Hounsfield, 1973). Two years previously, a patient’s head had been scanned in what was the first system available to hospitals developed by Hounsfield and his research partners. Thereafter, an explosion in the use of Computed Tomography (CT) systems for medical purposes was observed in most western countries. Now scans are faster, safer and more accurate and the use of CT has extended far beyond the medical practices; and we now see CT specifically designed and used for mining, electronics, engineering and environmental challenges. This edited collection explores the use and development of CT for soil ecosystems, the most complex biomaterial on the planet, identifying best practice and new approaches to the quantification of pores, roots and organic matter, all non destructively and all in situ.

Read more: doi 10.1007/978-3-031-12176-0

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

International Science Council (ISC)

By The International Science Council share its 2022 Annual Report, reviewing year in tackling complex global challenges through knowledge-driven solutions and the powerful global voice of science.

Read more and download: 2023-05-22-Annual-report-web.pdf (council.science)

Newsletter IUSS Commission 1 Soil Morphology and Micromorphology

By In this newsletter they report the change in Commission officials. Basically Richard Heck (former VP) now presides Division 1 while Fabio Terribile and Adam Szorba will act as president and vice president respectively of our Commission for the period 2022-2026. In this issue they report the minutes of the work meeting they had at the WCSS in Glasgow where they modified the changes to the award evaluation criteria regarding the two awards (Kubiena and MYPA). In this volume: next meetings, next courses and report of previous courses, next international conference on soil micromorphology, new website.

The Environment in Galicia: A Book of Images: Galician Environment Through Images

By Avelino Núñez-Delgado (Editor), Esperanza Álvarez-Rodríguez (Editor), David Fernández-Calviño (Editor); Springer International Publishing; ISBN-13 9783031331138; pages 640; publication date: 07/26/2023, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-38043-1

This book describes the environment in Galicia (NW Spain), with researchers and professors presenting their own photographs of relevant aspects. This richly illustrated book explains atmospheric, geologic, water, soils, landscapes, and environmental issues and treatments for a broad audience, including students and the general public, to raise awareness and effectively develop strategies to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.

EUSO Annual Bulletin A review of 2022 activities

By Maréchal, A; Panagos, P.; Jones, A.; Arias Navarro, C.; Ballabio, C.; Belitrandi, D.; Breure, T.; De Medici, D.; De Rosa, D.; Fendrich, A.; Koeninger, J.; Labouyrie, M., Liakos, L.; Martin Jimenez, J.; Matthews, F.; Montanarella, L.; Muntwyler, A.; Orgiazzi, A.; Scarpa , S.; Schillaci, C.; Simoes Vieira, D.; Van Eynde, E.; Van Liedekerke, M.; Wojda, P.; Yunta Mezquita, F., JRC133346 EUR 31506 EN PDF ISBN 978-92-68-03434-7 ISSN 1831-9424 doi:10.2760/501153 KJ-NA-31-506-EN-N Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2023 © European Union, 2023

This report presents the activities of the EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) that took place during 2022. Through its five main objectives, the EUSO contributes to improving the monitoring of soils, to creating and sharing knowledge and data about EU soils, in particular producing tailored outputs in support of policy development and to the wider public. These activities feed into the overarching knowledge management objective under which the EUSO provided extensive policy support to a range of policy areas, notably the upcoming Soil Health Law and the Horizon Europe’s Soil Mission. A key element of the EU Soil Observatory are the six EUSO Working Groups (WG) that aim to discuss policy or technical advances on a particular topic. Their activities in 2022 were diverse and ranged from providing policy support (Soil Monitoring, Soil Pollution WGs), technical progress on integration of soil data (Soil Data WG) or advancing scientific knowledge about soils (Soil Erosion WG). This report also highlights the developments to be expected in 2023. In particular, the EUSO will produce reports on soil pollution, soil organic carbon trends, pesticides in soils, land degradation and a soil fertility index and work on the state of soil health in the EU. A key development will be the publication of the EUSO soil health dashboard. The EUSO will support dedicated Soil Mission research projects and will continue to provide support for the upcoming Soil Health Law proposal. The EUSO is also planning a 2023 EU Soil Week.

Download: https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path//shared_folder/doc_pub/JRC133346.pdf

WASWAC HOT NEWS ISSUE 04, 2023

The advancement of knowledge and the future of scientific soil protection associations

By José L. Rubio Deputy president WASWAC, Co–founder and Ex-president of European Society for Soil Conservation, Ex-Director of Desertification Research Centre-CIDE, Valencia, Spain, pp. 2-15, Editor: Pengfei Du Assistant Editors: Li Li, Donghao Huang, Xiaofei Nie, Silian Pan

Download: http://www.waswac.org.cn/waswac/rootfiles/2023/06/07/1686793533065162-1686793533099861.pdf

ITALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY

Vol. 18 No. 2 (2023): Special issue on: ‘Integrated soil-water-crop management in salt-affected areas’

Authors: Filiberto Altobelli, Anna Dalla Marta, Anna Benedetti, Maria Konyushkova, Giuseppe Corti

https://doi.org/10.4081/ija.2023.2189

https://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/issue/view/91

European Journal of Soil Science (EJSS)

Volume 74, Issue 4 July–August 2023

Online ISSN:1365-2389

Soil Use and Management

Soil Use and Management publishes in soil science, earth and environmental science, agricultural science, and engineering fields. The submitted papers should consider the underlying mechanisms governing the natural and anthropogenic processes which affect soil systems, and should inform policy makers and/or practitioners on the sustainable use and management of soil resources. Interdisciplinary studies, e.g. linking soil with climate change, biodiversity, global health, and the UN’s sustainable development goals, with strong novelty, wide implications, and unexpected outcomes are welcomed.

Online ISSN:1475-2743

Malaysian Society of Soil Science (MSSS)

MSSS Newsletters

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The European Law on Soil Monitoring

Edoardo A.C. Costantni

President of the International Union of Soil Sciences

On July 5, 2023, the European Commission published the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on soil monitoring and resilience (Soil Monitoring Law) COM(2023) 416 final 2023/0232 (COD).

Background: In April 2002, the Commission announced its intention to develop a Soil Protection Strategy and prepare the ground for a European soil legislation proposal. Subsequently, in 2006, the Commission adopted an initial proposal, but heated political debates took place in the EU Council under different presidencies. Ultimately, an agreement was not reached due to a minority of five Member States. As a result, the Commission withdrew its proposal in 2014. Meanwhile, soil degradation in Europe has worsened. Currently, 4.2% of the territory has been urbanized, mainly at the expense of agricultural land. Furthermore, soil degradation is compromising the long-term fertility of agricultural land. It is estimated that between 61% and 73% of agricultural land in the EU is affected by erosion, organic carbon loss, nutrient excesses (primarily nitrogen and phosphorus), compaction, or secondary salinization (or a combination of these threats). All of this causes serious environmental and economic damage. The Commission estimates that soil compaction alone can reduce crop yields by 2.5% to 15%. Additionally, over one billion tons of soil are lost annually due to erosion. Without sustainable soil management and actions to regenerate soils, it is feared that compromised soil health will become a central factor in future food security crises. Contaminated soils also affect food security. For example, around 21% of agricultural soils in the EU contain concentrations of cadmium in the topsoil that exceed the established limit for groundwater.

The European Commission believes that collective action is necessary, also because soil degradation costs the EU a total of around 74 billion euros per year. The directive falls within the framework of the European Green Deal and contributes to achieving the ambitions set by the EU Soil Strategy for 2030. The EU Soil Strategy is a key outcome of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and establishes a framework and concrete measures to protect and restore soils and ensure their sustainable use. It also sets a vision and objectives to achieve healthy soils by 2050, with concrete actions by 2030. The aim of the proposed Directive is to contribute to addressing major social challenges, such as:

– Achieving climate neutrality and becoming resilient to climate change

– Reversing biodiversity loss and fulfilling international commitments on biodiversity

– Reducing pollution to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment

– Fulfilling international commitments on neutrality in soil degradation

Specifically, the implementation of the proposal should ensure that soils throughout the EU are healthy by 2050 and managed sustainably to avoid further deterioration. The objective of this Directive proposal is to stop soil degradation, thereby ensuring that soils can provide multiple ecosystem services to meet environmental, social, and economic needs, while reducing soil pollution to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.

The operational objectives, on the other hand, are to establish measures to stop soil degradation and regenerate soil health, provide an effective framework for ensuring the implementation of the Directive, particularly through the obligation for Member States to assess soil health.

The directive establishes measures related to soil monitoring and evaluation; sustainable soil management; inventory and remediation of contaminated sites.

It is useful to remember that the Directive defines ‘soil’ as the top layer of the Earth’s crust situated between the bedrock and the land surface, which is composed of mineral particles, organic matter, water, air and living organisms; while ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services.

The main activities that Member States will have to carry out are as follows:

(1) Defining soil health and establishing territorial soil districts, delineated based on soil type, climatic conditions, environmental zone, land use or land cover.

(2) Soil health monitoring: Member States will have to establish a monitoring framework based on soil districts. The monitoring framework will be based on soil health descriptors and criteria. A soil is considered healthy when the values of all soil descriptors meet the established criteria.

(3) Sustainable soil management: Member States will need to define sustainable soil management practices to be gradually implemented on all soils, as well as the practices that negatively impact soil health, which have to be avoided. Based on the outcome of soil health assessments, they will also need to establish regeneration practices to be gradually implemented on unhealthy soils. Member States should establish mechanisms to recognize the efforts of landowners and soil managers in maintaining soil in healthy conditions, including soil health certification.

Regarding the reduction of soil consumption, Member States must avoid or minimize the loss of soil’s capacity to provide ecosystem services, including food production, by reducing the area affected by urbanization, selecting areas where the loss of ecosystem services can be minimized, and implementing urbanization in a way that minimizes negative impacts on the soil. Member States must also compensate as much as possible for the loss of soil’s capacity to provide ecosystem services caused by urbanization through appropriate interventions.

(4) Identification, registration, investigation, and assessment of contaminated sites.

(5) Restoration (regeneration) of soil health and remediation of contaminated sites.

The selected soil descriptors for assessing soil health play a crucial role in the implementation of the directive. Each descriptor has a threshold indicating the soil’s health status. The descriptors common across the EU are salinization, erosion, organic carbon, and subsoil compaction. At the Member State level, the descriptors are nutrient content, contamination, and water retention capacity. Other descriptors without threshold criteria are acidification, surface soil compaction, biodiversity, and urbanization.

The water retention capacity descriptor is particularly interesting and innovative. The estimated value for the total water retention capacity of a soil district should exceed a minimum threshold per hydrographic basin or sub-basin. The minimum threshold will be determined by the Member State at the soil district and hydrographic basin or sub-basin level to mitigate the impacts of periods of drought and of flooding due to heavy rainfall. Actually, healthy soils can retain up to 25% of their mass in water, contributing to the prevention of disaster risks and acting as long-term reservoirs for recharging groundwater. The natural water storage capacity of resilient soils, wetlands, and forests exceeds what could be achieved through costly new artificial reservoirs.

The criteria used to assess soil health are also interesting, although they may not fit well with Mediterranean conditions. The carbon/clay ratio > 1/13 is too high for Mediterranean soils, which are often clay-rich. However, in this case, Member States can adjust the threshold based on their conditions. Adjustment is not provided, though, for soil erosion, where the threshold between healthy and unhealthy soils is set at >2 tons/ha/year. This means that most Mediterranean soils cultivated even on gentle slopes are considered unhealthy. However, the criterion does not consider soil erosion caused by land leveling, slope modeling, and earth movements, which are activities responsible for significant soil losses, especially prior to planting tree crops.

The Commission expects that the proposed Directive will bring significant environmental benefits and improve soil health, with positive effects on water and air quality, biodiversity, climate, and food benefits.

It is also expected that the implementation of the proposal will create numerous opportunities for SMEs in terms of growth (e.g., investigation and remediation of contaminated sites, soil health consulting services, soil analysis laboratories) and innovation in designing and implementing sustainable soil management and restoration measures. Furthermore, the implementation of soil monitoring should create opportunities for research and development in companies providing soil surveys.

The directive includes some indicators to monitor its implementation:

– Number of soil health monitoring points.

– Proportion of EU territory where soils are in good health.

– Measures of sustainable soil management adopted.

– Measures of regeneration implemented.

– Number of potentially contaminated sites registered in dedicated national registers.

– Number of potentially contaminated sites investigated.

– Number of contaminated sites remediated or properly managed.

The proposed directive will enter into force after its adoption, but there will be a 2-year transition period for Member States to adopt and notify the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this directive. After the end of the transition period, Member States must establish adequate governance and a soil monitoring framework, including the determination of sampling points and the adoption of methodologies to establish soil districts and establish a register of potentially contaminated sites. It is also expected that coordinated action at the EU level will address potential distortions in the internal market and unfair competition among businesses, as some Member States have less stringent environmental requirements.

However, the directive allows Member States considerable flexibility to identify the most appropriate measures and adapt the approach to local conditions. This is considered crucial to ensure that regional and local specificities in terms of soil variability, land use, climatic conditions, and socio-economic aspects can be adequately considered.

The estimated private costs of implementing sustainable management and restoration of agricultural and forest soil range from 28 to 38 billion euros per year. It is also estimated that 29 billion euros (distributed over 15 years) will be required for identifying and investigating contaminated sites, and 24.9 billion euros (distributed over 25 years) for remediation of contaminated sites.

Overall, the annual benefit derived from the costs avoided due to soil degradation is estimated at 550 billion euros, excluding contamination, which has an estimated benefit of 220 billion euros per year. During the evaluation period until 2060, the Commission calculates a public and private benefits-to-cost ratio of 1.7 for the implementation of the directive.

Beyond these positive and significant economic estimates, the Directive has the indisputable merit of drawing the attention of policymakers and public administrators to soil health, upon which the health of European citizens also depends. It represents a historical step forward in achieving public awareness of soil health, and it is certainly hoped that it will be approved by the European Parliament.

The soil science community is immensely grateful to all those who have worked tirelessly for many years to achieve this significant outcome. We also acknowledge the contributions of soil scientists from all over the world, who have helped establish the knowledge foundation for this directive.

The directive remains open to adjustments, which can be based on the results of its application. Therefore, a further significant contribution from soil scientists will be needed in the coming years.

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IUSS Centennial 2024

Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges

Invitation from the organizers: Sara Marinari, Giuseppe Corti, Edoardo A.C. Costantini

“The custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024.

The congress will be followed by technical/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Italy”.

Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Florence, Italy

Website: https://centennialiuss2024.org/

Download: media/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf

GENERAL THEMES

Soil health in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Soil governance
Soil in the circular economy
Soil sciences impact on basic knowledge
Soil in the digital era
Soil and humanity
Equity, diversity, and inclusivity in soil sciences
Other

The programme group chair and officers will build the session programme from the session proposals. The programme group chair may also suggest to merge proposed sessions that are similar https://centennialiuss2024.org/submitted-sessions/#1685449512773-65c24928-1e65

The call for session proposals at https://centennialiuss2024.org/ was open until 30 June 2023.

NEXT STEPS:

25 Sept 2023 Session Proposal: notification of acceptance/ rejection to conveners
16 Oct 2023 – 15 Jan 2024 Call for abstracts
26 Feb 2024 Abstract Submission: notification of acceptance/rejection to authors
11 Mar 2024 Letter of schedule
25 Mar 2024 Deadline for early registration
13 May 2024 Deadline for late registration – Online registration closing
19–21 May 2024 Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Sciences

News from national and regional soil science societies

Soil Science Society of Poland

Soil Science Society of Poland invite you to participate in their 31st Congress to be held from 12 – 14th September 2023 in Poznań, Poland. https://soilcongress2023.up.poznan.pl/en

NEWS FROM THE Latin American Soil Science Society: SLCS

Soil Science Society of Mexico

STOP SOIL DEGRADATION and the IUSS’s EDUCATIVE PROJECT TO ACHIEVE IT

Soil Science Society of Mexico

Within the framework of the 47th Mexican Congress of Soil Science, and as part of the educational projects “Thus are the Soils of my Nation” of the Latin American Society of Soil Science and “THE IUSS GOES TO SCHOOL“, the XVII Symposium on Educational Innovations in the Teaching of Soil Science will take place on October 17, 2023, at the Exhibition and Congress Center of the University City, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City.

British Society of Soil Science

Guidance Note for Land Managers Soil Carbon: What are carbon stocks and how can they be measured?

Upcoming Working with Soil Training Courses

If you are looking to further your knowledge about soils, why not book onto our Working with Soils training course which will encompass how soils form, why they differ, and how they are classified.

– A Practical Introduction to Soils in England and Wales. Tuesday 10 – Wednesday 11 October. Aberystwyth

We are also running an online training course which will provide a basic understanding of the principles and methodology behind soil classification.

– An Introduction to Soil Classification. Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 July.

Agricultural Land Classification Course

This course is designed for soil scientists who wish to extend their experience, those commissioning ALC surveys from specialists, and planners reviewing ALC reports.

Building a Roadmap for Soil Health

Read Executive Officer, Sarah Garry’s blog to find out more about the event.

https://soils.org.uk/blog/bsss-co-host-policy-session-at-sb58-bonn-climate-change-conference/

First joint ICOBTE & ICHMET Conference

September 6-10, 2023

Wuppertal, Germany

Overall aim of the first joint ICOBTE & ICHMET conference. Environmental pollution is an eminent, ever-present problem for mankind, jeopardizing the health of humans, ecosystems, and the environment. Thus, maintaining a clean environment for human health is a constantly urgent need for a global society. Under the motto “Clean Environment, Human Health, Our future”, the 1st joint ICOBTE & ICHMET 2023 conference ultimately addresses means to overcome environmental pollution and contaminant issues. This conference will bring together, from a global perspective, scientists, researchers, early career scientists, end-users, industry, policy makers, and other professionals to exchange ideas, advance knowledge and discuss key topics related to environmental pollution, with a focus on trace element and heavy metal contamination in the environment. The joint ICOBTE & ICHMET conference is a forum where world-leading scientists in the field of trace elements and heavy metals in the environment present their latest research, insights, and cutting edge technologies. Interactions occur across various disciplines, including human health issues, ecotoxicology, oceanic, atmospheric and earth science, trace element geochemistry and biogeochemistry, environmental technology and analytical chemistry.

European Healthy Soils, 1st edition: Soil Fertility https://www.efbiotechnology.org/healthysoils

September 13-15, 2023

Muttenz, Switzerland

The topic Healthy Soils is a key element of the European Soil Strategy. This first edition of the European Healthy Soils Conference Series will address the relevance of healthy soils and soil fertility as prerequisite for a functioning society, environment, economy, and climate. The 3-day conference aims to bring together soil scientists, along with stakeholders from industry, agriculture, and the public sector, to discuss the maintenance of and opportunities in healthy soils. The event is co-organized by the FHNW School of Life Sciences and Agroscope, under the umbrella of the European Federation of Biotechnology divisions of Plant, Agriculture & Food and Environmental Biotechnology.

Indian Society Of Soil Science – ISSS-India

Annual Convention

Canadian Society of Soil Science

2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING, OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 1, 2023 | ST. LOUIS, MO

The Annual Meeting is one of the few gatherings that bring together thousands of scientific leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions in one environment. It’s the premier opportunity for professionals working in agronomic, crop, soil, and related sciences to hear about the latest research, meet and learn from their peers, expand their knowledge base, and take advantage of networking opportunities to enhance their careers. The Societies Annual Meeting features thousands of technical presentations, along with a host of networking events and award ceremonies. The world-class exhibition displays the latest scientific equipment, supplies, services, and reference materials available. Find diverse answers to today’s environmental problems. Learn about cutting-edge research, network with peers, and advance your career all in one place. Finding Solutions – With hundreds of sessions to choose from, find exciting and innovative ways to tackle issues you’re facing in the field. Educate yourself so you can educate others. Strengthening Communities – There are numerous ways you can network, including hands-on workshops, student leadership activities, field tours, and more. Build relationships with over 3,000 colleagues from around the world. Broadening Opportunities – Expand your horizons and equip yourself with the right tools to advance your science. Develop your advocacy skills at science policy events, find your next job at the career center, and explore products at the exhibit hall. Spark your inspiration this year at the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting

Soil Science Society of South Africa

2023 Beauty of African Soils – Photo Competition

Categories:

• Soils up-close

• Soils in landscapes/agriculture

• Soil and people/animals

• Living soils (pictures about soil organisms, soil conservation, intercropping, mulch, CA, fungi)

Latin American Soil Science Society

VII CONGRESS OF THE ARGENTINE SALINITY NETWORK AND THE 2^ND LATIN AMERICAN SYMPOSIUM ON SALINE SOILS

Date 2023-09-18

Santa Rosa La Pampa, Argentina Congresos y eventos

https://www.slcs.org.mx/

Spanish Soil Science Society

XXIII NATIONAL MEETING ON SOILS-RENS 2023, from September 12 to 15 2023 in Pamplona-Iruña (Navarra). https://www.unavarra.es/reunion-nacional-suelos-2023

Soil Science Society of Mexico

XVII SYMPOSIUM ON EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS IN THE TEACHING OF SOIL SCIENCE to be held on October 17, 2023, at the University city exhibition and congress center of the national autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico city.

Biota, water, and humans. Management for a sustainable world

18 – 22 October 2023, Gandia, Spain

5^th International Conference on Sustainable Natural Resource Management Under Global Climate Change

7 – 10 November 2023, New Delhi, India

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Web SCSI

2023 ASA, CSSA, SSSA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING OPEN SCIENCE INSPIRES OCTOBER 29- NOVEMBER 1 | ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AND LIMITED VIRTUAL.

ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings

https://www.acsmeetings.org/

OCTOBER 29- NOVEMBER 1

USA – Soil Science Society

ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting 2024

488 days left ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting Dates: 11/10/2024

Venue: San Antonio TX, San Antonio TX, United States

(Website: https://www.acsmeetings.org/)

SSSA 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMON GROUND: SOILS BEYOND BORDERS JUNE 10-12

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Conferences, Meetings and Workshops

2023

31^st Congress of the Soil Science Society of Poland – “Soil in a changing World”

September 11^th – 16^th, 2023

Poznań, Poland – Format: in-person

Registration: https://soilcongress2023.up.poznan.pl/en/registration-form Read more: https://soilcongress2023.up.poznan.pl/en

III SICA-SISS-SIPe Congress 2023

September 12^th – 15^th, 2023

Palermo, Italy

The Soil, the Plant, the Environment “Synergies in the Soil-Plant System for Environmental Protection and Food Safety”.

The multifunctional centrality of soil in global environmental sustainability is now widely recognized: without the fundamental interaction between soil and plants we would not have food, water, ecosystems, biodiversity.

Early Bird Registration: June 10, 2023

Late Registration: July 22, 2023

Deadline for abstract submission: June 10, 2023

Read more: AGU Fall Meeting 2023

2024

16^th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS 2024)

March 26^th – 29^th, 2024

Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam.

ESAFS conference is a series of scientific meetings organized every two years to share updated experience and knowledge among soil scientists, particularly within East and Southeast Asia countries. It is also a platform to promote R&D and disseminate the acquired knowledge and technology related to soil sciences. This series of ESAFS’s conference are organized to fulfill part of the above aims, rotates within member countries thus allowing equal participations of local soil scientists and fair site information exchange. ESAFS 2024 is the first time for Vietnam as an organizer.

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Secretariat — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:25:42 +0000

IUSS News

IUSS and IAPG have signed a MoU to improve consciousness on ethical issues applied to geoscience. A brief presentation of the IAPG and its mission follows. The International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) by Silvia Peppoloni The IAPG is a multidisciplinary, scientific network for widening discussion and creating consciousness regarding problems of ethics applied to the geosciences, in particular on the ethical, social and cultural implications of geoscience knowledge, research, practice, education and communication. Its overall objectives are: – developing the discussion on ethical implications in research and practice of geosciences among geoscientists and into society, making geoethics an essential point of reference for any action on land, waters and atmosphere usage that all stake-holders and decision-makers must take into proper account; – increasing the base research on geoethics and strengthening it with a scientific perspective; – promoting geoethics values and principles through international cooperation, encouraging the involvement of geoscientists worldwide, with a special attention to those in low-income countries; – fostering the dissemination of geoethics through websites and social networks, the publication of scientific papers, the organization of meetings and sessions/symposia on geoethics within national and international scientific events; – encouraging the establishment of both regional and specialty groups; and – cooperating with national and international organizations whose aims are complementary to those of the IAPG. The achievement of the IAPG objectives will lead to the: – identification of methods for a more effective application of geoethical values and principles in geoscience practice and research; – reflection on the role that geoscientists can have in society and the identification of suitable forms, positions, means and actions to be adopted by them; – growth of awareness about individual, professional, social, and environmental responsibility, both as geoscientists and as members of civil society; – involvement of the societal communities in the idea of a common and shared “geo-heritage”, to be considered as a cultural, educational and scientific value, as well as an economic resource; – cultural renewal in the way humans perceive and relate to the planet; and – the sensitization towards the defense of life and the richness of the Earth. The IAPG works to develop theoretical and practical activities covering a wide range of contents comprising: philosophy of geosciences and history of geosciences thinking; research integrity and professionalism in geosciences; working climate issues and related aspects; geoethics in georisk and disaster risk reduction; responsible georesources management; ethical and social aspects in geo-education and geosciences communication; geoethics applied to different geoscience fields including economic geology, paleontology, forensic geology and medical geology; ethical and societal relevance of geoheritage and geodiversity; sociological aspects in geosciences and geosciences-society-policy interface; geosciences for sustainable and responsible development; geoethical implications in global and local changes of socio-ecological systems; ethics in geoengineering; ethical issues in climate change and ocean science studies; ethical implications in geosciences data life cycle and big data; and ethical and social matters in the international geoscience cooperation. IAPG Website: www.geoethics.org

IUSS Centennial 2024

“The custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024.

The congress will be followed by technical/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Italy”.

Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Florence, Italy
Website: https://centennialiuss2024.org/

Download: media/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf GENERAL THEMES

1. Soil health in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
2. Soil governance
3. Soil in the circular economy
4. Soil sciences impact on basic knowledge
5. Soil in the digital era
6. Soil and humanity
7. Equity, diversity, and inclusivity in soil sciences
8. Other

The programme group chair and officers will build the session programme from the session proposals. The programme group chair may also suggest to merge proposed sessions that are similar https://centennialiuss2024.org/submitted-sessions/#1685449512773-65c24928-1e65

The call for session proposals at https://centennialiuss2024.org/ was open until 30 June 2023. NEXT STEPS:

- 25 Sept 2023 Session Proposal: notification of acceptance/ rejection to conveners
- 16 Oct 2023 – 15 Jan 2024 Call for abstracts
- 26 Feb 2024 Abstract Submission: notification of acceptance/rejection to authors
- 11 Mar 2024 Letter of schedule
- 25 Mar 2024 Deadline for early registration
- 13 May 2024 Deadline for late registration – Online registration closing
- 19–21 May 2024 Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Sciences

Prof. Eleonora Bonifacio has been appointed by the IUSS and selected by the ISC to deliver a lecture about ‘Linking mechanisms to soil functions to achieve sustainable development goals’ in the framework of the ISC Distinguished Lecture Series “Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development” (https://council.science/current/blog/basic-sciences-webinars/).
The lecture will be held online, and it is scheduled on 19 September 2023 at 16:00 – 17:00 CEST | 14:00 – 15:00 UTC.
Registration:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlf-qhpzwrE911IvkgVL19nco5z0Rn0CBv#/registration

News from national and regional soil science societies

British Society of Soil Science

Guidance Note for Land Managers Soil Carbon: What are carbon stocks and how can they be measured?

Upcoming Working with Soil Training Courses

If you are looking to further your knowledge about soils, why not book onto our Working with Soils training course which will encompass how soils form, why they differ, and how they are classified.

– A Practical Introduction to Soils in England and Wales. Tuesday 10 – Wednesday 11 October. Aberystwyth

We are also running an online training course which will provide a basic understanding of the principles and methodology behind soil classification.

– An Introduction to Soil Classification. Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 July.

Building a Roadmap for Soil Health

https://soils.org.uk/blog/bsss-co-host-policy-session-at-sb58-bonn-climate-change-conference/

Czech Society of Soil Science

August 28 – September 1, 2023

Prague, Czech Republic

8th WMESS: World Multidisciplinary Earth Sciences Symposium (https://mess-earth.org/)

WMESS will not be a festival-like super-large convention which are too chaotic and busy to have a chance to discuss something in deeper with other participants. WMESS will publish articles in proceeding journal indexed in ISI Web of Science, Scopus, etc. WMESS will be a traditional style of symposium, friendly and very fruitful. WMESS is Eco-Friendly Symposium. WMESS aims to provide a forum for discussion of the latest findings and technologies in different fields of Earth Sciences to give opportunities for future collaborations to be a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences in the fields of Earth Sciences to lead for providing a forum for early career researchers for presentation of their work and discussion of their ideas with experts in different fields of Earth Sciences

First joint ICOBTE & ICHMET Conference

September 6-10, 2023

Wuppertal, Germany

European Healthy Soils, 1st edition: Soil Fertility https://www.efbiotechnology.org/healthysoils

September 13-15, 2023

Muttenz, Switzerland

German Soil Science Society – Deutsche Bodenkundliche Gesellschaft (DBG)

DBG Annual Conference 2023 in Halle (Saale)

The conference will take place from Saturday, September 2, to Thursday, September 7, in Halle an der Saale. Possibly Friday, Sept. 8, will still be offered as an excursion day. Abstract submission is open until Jan. 15, 2023. Submissions at https://www.dbg2023.de/call-for-abstracts.html. After meeting recently in Trier, our next annual conference will already take place next year in Halle (Saale) under the motto “Soils – diverse & multifunctional”. After all, we don’t let a virus get us out of our rhythm! All further information about the conference can be found on the conference page: https://www.dbg2023.de.

Indian Society Of Soil Science – ISSS-India

Annual Convention

Canadian Society of Soil Science

2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING, OCTOBER 29-NOVEMBER 1, 2023 | ST. LOUIS, MO

Soil Science Society of South Africa

2023 Beauty of African Soils – Photo Competition

Categories:

• Soils up-close

• Soils in landscapes/agriculture

• Soil and people/animals

• Living soils (pictures about soil organisms, soil conservation, intercropping, mulch, CA, fungi)

Rhizosphere 6

13 – 18 August 2023, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

The Rhizosphere International Steering Committee is pleased to announce that Rhizosphere 6 will be held at the Nanjing International Expo Center in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China in August 2023 (tentatively August 13-18).

Latin American Soil Science Society

VII CONGRESS OF THE ARGENTINE SALINITY NETWORK AND THE 2^ND LATIN AMERICAN SYMPOSIUM ON SALINE SOILS

Date 2023-09-18

Santa Rosa La Pampa, Argentina Congresos y eventos

https://www.slcs.org.mx/

United States Consortium of Soil Science Associations

Events | Soil Science Society of America

2023 SUSTAINABLE AGRONOMY CONFERENCE VIRTUAL-EVENT SERIES

From Knowledge to Action: Empowering Your Sustainable Agronomy Journey Sustainable Agronomy Conference Sustainable Agronomy Conference | American Society of Agronomy

July 12, 19, 26, & August 2

https://www.agronomy.org/meetings/sustainable-agronomy/

News from the Latin American Soil Science Society: SLCS

Soil Science Society of Brazil

IUSS and the Latin American Soil Science Society invite you to participate in their Latin America Soil Science Congress to be held from 30 July to 04 august 2023 in Florianopolis, Brazil. https://solosfloripa2023.com.br/

IUSS and the Latin American soil science society invites you to participate on the VIII Latin American symposium on educational innovations in the teaching of soil science to be held on august 1^st, 2023, in Florianopolis, Brazil in the framework of “the IUSS goes to the school” educative project.

Spanish Soil Science Society

XXIII NATIONAL MEETING ON SOILS-RENS 2023, from September 12 to 15 2023 in Pamplona-Iruña (Navarra). https://www.unavarra.es/reunion-nacional-suelos-2023

Soil Science Society of Mexico

Biota, water, and humans. Management for a sustainable world

18 – 22 October 2023, Gandia, Spain

5^th International Conference on Sustainable Natural Resource Management Under Global Climate Change

7 – 10 November 2023, New Delhi, India

Flyer (11 MB)

Web SCSI

2023 ASA, CSSA, SSSA INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL MEETING OPEN SCIENCE INSPIRES OCTOBER 29- NOVEMBER 1 | ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AND LIMITED VIRTUAL.

ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings

https://www.acsmeetings.org/

OCTOBER 29- NOVEMBER 1

USA – Soil Science Society

ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting 2024

488 days left ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meeting Dates: 11/10/2024

Venue: San Antonio TX, San Antonio TX, United States

SSSA 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMON GROUND: SOILS BEYOND BORDERS JUNE 10-12

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Home | ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings

https://www.acsmeetings.org/

Conferences, Meetings and Workshops 2023 XXIII Latin-American Congress of Soil Sciences (XXIII CLACS) July 30^th – August 4^th, 2023 Florianópolis, Brasil Read More: www.slcs.org.mx Facebook https://www.facebook.com/clacs.cbcs2021

III International Symposium on Mycorrhizal Symbiosis in South America

August 28^th – 30^th, 2023
Instituto Sinchi, Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia_ Hybrid meeting

Download Program: programa-del-evento.pdf (wordpress.com)

Wageningen Soil Conference 2023 (WSC 2023) – working together on solutions for a sustainable world

August 28^th – September 1^st, 2023

Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research and ISRIC invite you to the fifth edition of the Wageningen Soil Conference. The conference has an interactive character with conference sessions as well as workshops on divergent soil-related topics. The focus of the conference will be on working together on solutions for a sustainable world.
The 4 conference days are divided into different topics. Wageningen Soil Conference 2023

Regular registration closes: July 3, 2023

First announcement: https://www.iuss.org/media/wsc2023_first_circular.pdf
SUITMA 12 Conference

September 4^th– 7^th, 2023

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The 12^th edition of the SUITMA conference celebrates 25 years of the creation of the working group.
Soils are at the center of global concerns including food security, climate change and biodiversity, and they are essential to achieve many of the Sustainable Development Goals. However, anthropic activities have altered the properties and functionality of many soils, especially during the last century, to a point that anthropogenic soils have deserved specific approaches for their study. The SUITMA12 conference will address all aspects of research on classification, properties, functioning and sustainable management of anthropogenic soils.

Read more: AGU Fall Meeting 2023

2024

16^th International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies (ESAFS 2024)

March 26th – 29th, 2024 Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam. ESAFS conference is a series of scientific meetings organized every two years to share updated experience and knowledge among soil scientists, particularly within East and Southeast Asia countries. It is also a platform to promote R&D and disseminate the acquired knowledge and technology related to soil sciences. This series of ESAFS’s conference are organized to fulfill part of the above aims, rotates within member countries thus allowing equal participations of local soil scientists and fair site information exchange. ESAFS 2024 is the first time for Vietnam as an organizer. Read more: esafs2024.tnu.edu.vn

Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges

May 19^th – 21^st , 2024

Florence, Italy

The congress will be followed by technical/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18^th.

Download: media/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf
Read More: https://centennialiuss2024.org/

XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024: Forests and Society Towards 2050

June 23^rd – 29^th, 2024

Stockholm, Sweden

The deadline for submission of abstracts and opening of online registration: June 2^nd, 2023
Read More: Congress website: https://iufro2024.com/

ISMOM 2024 – 9^th International Symposium of Interactions of Soil Minerals with Organic Components and Microorganisms

October 10^th – 14^th, 2024

Tsukuba, Japan

New publications

X-ray Imaging of the Soil Porous Architecture

By Editors Jon Mooney, Sacha, Young, Iain M., Heck, Richard J., Peth, Stephan, Springer International Publishing, November 2022, ISBNs 978-3-03-112175-3, 978-3-03-112176-0

Read more: doi 10.1007/978-3-031-12176-0

ANNUAL REPORT 2022

International Science Council (ISC)

By The International Science Council share its 2022 Annual Report, reviewing year in tackling complex global challenges through knowledge-driven solutions and the powerful global voice of science.

Read more and download: 2023-05-22-Annual-report-web.pdf (council.science)

Newsletter IUSS Commission 1 Soil Morphology and Micromorphology

The Environment in Galicia: A Book of Images: Galician Environment Through Images

EUSO Annual Bulletin A review of 2022 activities

Download: https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/public_path//shared_folder/doc_pub/JRC133346.pdf

WASWAC HOT NEWS ISSUE 04, 2023

The advancement of knowledge and the future of scientific soil protection associations

Download: http://www.waswac.org.cn/waswac/rootfiles/2023/06/07/1686793533065162-1686793533099861.pdf

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IUSS Alert 212 (March-April 2023)

Secretariat — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:19:06 +0000

IUSS News

In 2024, the centenary of the foundation of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) will be celebrated. The IUSS, formerly known as the International Societies of Soil Science (ISSS), was established in Rome in 1924.

To commemorate this centenary, a celebratory event is being organized in Rome in May 2024, along with an extraordinary “World Soil Congress” in Florence. The Congress is organized by the IUSS and SISS, whose presidents are responsible for the event. The event’s website (https://centennialiuss2024.org/) is continuously updated and provides information on the detailed program, including content and objectives, as well as partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations. The Congress aims to celebrate not only the Soil Sciences but also their interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations with other disciplines that interact with the soil resource for the support of humanity and nature.

The purpose of the event is to strengthen connections with different disciplines, policymakers, stakeholders, institutions, and associations in order to effectively address society’s needs in agriculture, forestry, environment, urban planning, energy, education, and other social issues.

The organization of the scientific sessions is bottom-up, meaning that proposals are freely accepted from those who wish to develop a topic within the general themes of the Congress, which are:

Soil health in achieving sustainable development goals

Soil governance

Soil in the digital era

Soil and humanity

Soil sciences in advancing basic knowledge

Soil in the circular economy

Equity, diversity, and inclusivity in soil sciences

A session proposal should be submitted related to a single general theme, along with defining some keywords. Keywords are used to identify potential similarities between sessions during the program creation. The Scientific Committee may suggest modifications to the proposed sessions.

Submission of session proposals is open until the 30^th of June and can be done through the Congress website at https://centennialiuss2024.org/call-for-session/. Registration of conveners and co-conveners will only be required upon acceptance of the session.

The IUSS at EGU 2023

The IUSS attended with a booth at the EGU in Vienna from 23 to 28 April 2023, together with the Chinese and the Italian Soil Science Societies (SISS). <<

The IUSS at the General Assembly of the International Scientific Union in Paris

9-12 May 2023 (https://council.science/)

The President of the IUSS and the President-Elect participated in the General Assembly of the International Scientific Union in Paris from 9-12 May 2023 (https://council.science/). The ISC aims to be the global voice for science and is made up of approximately 200 Scientific Unions and Academies, the majority of which was represented in Paris. This was a great opportunity to learn about other scientific associations and, more importantly, to give voice to soil sciences through a platform to be heard by an audience that often overlooks them. The IUSS is a member of the ISC, having been a part of the ICSU since its inception, and participates in specific groups such as the Geounions and the Standing Committees on Disaster Risk Reduction and Gender Equality in Science. Prof Yongguan Zhu, recipient of the von Liebig award 2022 of the IUSS, is member of the Standing ISC Committee for Science Planning 2022-2025.

The ISC is experiencing strong growth in terms of staff and activities as it strives to be the voice of science for various policymakers, including UN scientific bodies, and is supported by a wide range of funding institutions. However, this growth has necessitated updates to the statutes with regard to membership, voting, and duties, which were among the main issues addressed in the Assembly.

Malaysian Society of Soil Sciences

On Monday March 27^th, 2023, the Secretariat of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), entrusted to the CREA, hosted the study visit of Dr. V. Jeyanny Vijayanathan, senior research officer in the Soil Management Branch at the “Forest Plantation Programme” of the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM). The meeting was an opportunity to establish a first contact aimed at the international cooperation with FRIM, to share the expertise on soil carbon modeling techniques and develop scientific collaborations. V. Jeyanny Vijayanathan is a member of the Malaysian Society of Soil Science, affiliated to the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS). The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) is one of the world’s leading institutions in tropical forestry research. Founded in 1929 as the Forest Research Institute, it has become a body with statutory autonomy, supervised by the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Environment and Climate Change (NRECC). During the meeting, an international collaboration agreement between FRIM and CREA was signed.

Commission 1.6 Paleopedology Newsletters

Newsletter no. 32 from Commission 1.6 is now available on the IUSS website.

Soil Science Society of China (SSSC) Newsletter

Soil Science Society of China (SSSC) Newsletter Vol. 7 and Vol. 8

News from the SLCS

Stop soil degradation – the IUSS educative project to achieve it

“World reference base for soil resources – its fourth edition and its history” was published today in the journal of plant nutrition and soil science. you find it at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.202200417

News from national and regional soil science societies

Soil Science Australia

Dr. Allan E. Hewitt (MWLR), Dr Megan R. Balks (University of Waikato), and Prof David J. Lowe (University of Waikato) were recently awarded with the J.K. Taylor Gold Medal of Soil Science Australia for 2022 for their book “The Soils of Aotearoa New Zealand” (Springer, 2021).

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-64763-6

Africa Soil Science Society (ASSS)

(asssonline.org)

Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) – Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) (unibe.ch) CDE’s and CDE’s members’ activities at the IASC Conference in Nairobi.

The XIX Biennial IASC Conference “The commons we want: between historical legacies and future collective actions” puts the commons at centre stage. The conference combines a future-oriented research and practice perspective with a look back, as many legal and structural legacies predetermine possible development pathways.

Join us at the IASC Conference from 19 – 24 June in Nairobi, Kenya!

Link: IASC Conference: information and registration

https://iasc-commons.wildapricot.org/event-5049305

Biota, water, and humans. Management for a sustainable world

18 – 22 October 2023, Gandia, Spain

5^th International Conference on Sustainable Natural Resource Management Under Global Climate Change

7 – 10 November 2023, New Delhi, India

Flyer https://scsi.org.in/pdf/1st-Announcement-of-SCSI-Conference.pdf

Read more: AGU Fall Meeting 2023

2024

Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges

May 19^th to 21^st , 2024

Florence, Italy

The congress will be followed by technical/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th.

Website:https://centennialiuss2024.org/

Download: media/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf

ISMOM 2024 – 9^th International Symposium of Interactions of Soil Minerals with Organic Components and Microorganisms

October 10^th to 14^th, 2024

Tsukuba, Japan

XXVI IUFRO World Congress 2024

IUFRO Stockholm 2024 (iufro2024.com) in Stockholm, Sweden

23-29 June 2024: FORESTS AND SOCIETY TOWARDS 2050.

The deadline for submission of abstracts is 2 June 2023:

Call for Congress Abstracts | IUFRO Stockholm 2024 (iufro2024.com)

New publications

Dryland Agriculture & Watershed Management

By Kawaljeet Kaur, Subhash Chand Dheer Pratap, Akash Bhargaw, ISBN: 9789395700085_2023

The basic objective of the book is to clear doubts about dryland and dry farming agriculture. The book gives a summarised knowledge about his two history, development and various practices to control soil erosion and drought. The whole handy book is divided into 9 chapters. Authors hope that book will be extremely important for agronomists, soil scientist, crop scientist, post-graduate, graduate students of agriculture and allied subjects and it is also for colleges, universities, institutions/libraries.

Illustrated Handbook of WRB Soil Classification

By Marcin Świtoniak, Cezary Kabala, et al., December 2022, Publisher: Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences Publishing, ISBN: 078-83-7717-386-2

The “Illustrated Handbook of WRB Soil Classification” presents on 300 pages a set of several hundred photographs showing the features, properties, soil horizons, as well as examples of interpretation of soil profiles the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (2022). 100 examples from all Reference Soil Groups found in all climatic zones of our planet are presented. Each soil photo is accompanied by a thumbnail showing the depth of occurrence of individual features determining the classification position of the soil, both the RSG and the use of main qualifiers. Therefore, the handbook is a complementary resource to WRB 2022, additional tool containing a database of photographic examples for wide use by people involved in soil classification.

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IUSS Alert 211 (January-February 2023)

Secretariat — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:58:30 +0000

IUSS News

Welcome note by the new IUSS President

The new President of the IUSS, Dr. Edoardo A.C. Costantini, has sent a welcome message to the IUSS members, which has been published in the News on the IUSS webpage (https://www.iuss.org/). The President states that the IUSS needs continuous improvement to remain up to date and able to cope with the challenges posed by global changes, in a scientific and political arena that sees soil becoming more and more of interest for global institutions, governments, and private companies. We must collaborate with all stakeholders, but well equipped and dynamic, to efficiently support the scientific evidence of the importance of soil as a resource for life. Food security, the fight against desertification, combating climate change and loss of biodiversity, improving the well-being and health of citizens, recycling of effluents and organic materials, hydrogeological protection, and water safety, are all global challenges that cannot be achieved without deep scientific soil knowledge. It is our obligation to provide this knowledge in an effective, unbiased, and convincing way. The new Strategic Plan for the IUSS sets new goals and poses important novelties, such as a stronger involvement of the Council in the further development of the IUSS, with an annual instead of a biannual meeting. We shall keep our major events: the World Congress in 2026 and the Inter-Congress meeting in 2024 which will be held in China. We are also going to celebrate the Centennial of the IUSS in Italy in 2024. The programme is available at https://centennialiuss2024.org/ and the call for sessions has been already launched.

New IUSS Secretariat from January 2023

After a lengthy selection procedure, which started with a call in April receiving three applications followed by an online hearing and an evaluation carried out by the IUSS Executive Committee, the Full members approved by vast majority the recommendation of the Executive Committee to select CREA (Council for Agricultural Research and Economics of Italy) in Rome, as the new host of the IUSS Secretariat. The handover to the new Secretariat took place in January. Currently, the Secretariat is going through a transition phase and will be in full operation in a few months (summer time). The current transition, will in fact, require an increase in the Secretariat’s operational capacity for which personnel selections are underway. A call for candidates Secretariat Office Manager will be launch next week from CREA. The structure of the new IUSS Secretariat is shown in the table below and will be in charge for the next 4 years.

IUSS Secretariat 2023-2026

iuss.secretariat@crea.gov.it

IUSS Stimulus fund – Call for submissions

IUSS has established an annual Stimulus Fund to support suitable activities within the Commissions and Working Groups. Where appropriate, the Fund will also support other activities to assist the development of Soil Science generally but particularly in regions of the world where lack of resources limit opportunities.

Deadline for submissions: extended to 30 April 2023

https://www.iuss.org/about-the-iuss/iuss-stimulus-fund/

Call for IUSS projects

The success of the WCSS held in Glasgow has increased the financial status of the IUSS and permits to finance projects aimed at the implementation of the IUSS Strategic Plan. Project proposals might be submitted to achieve specific objectives of the Strategic Plan and should involve the scientific structure of the IUSS, such as one or more Division, Commission WG, or the Forum. Proposals should be sent to iuss.secretariat@crea.gov.it. Proposals will be evaluated according to their elements of novelty, clarity and pertinence of the project’s objectives to the Strategic Plan, the foreseen impact on the objectives, and the quality and efficiency of the implementation.

Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2023

The IUSS at EGU 2023

The IUSS will have a stand at the next EGU in Vienna 23–28 April 2023, together with the Chinese and the Italian Soil Science Societies. The gadgets and info materials of the IUSS, those of the next Inter-Congress WCSS in China, and that of the Centennial in Italy will be distributed. Some IUSS officers and colleagues will be present at the stand to share info and ideas for the Union and the progress of Soil Sciences. Your visit is warmly welcome!

IUSS Centennial – Call for session proposals

The IUSS Centennial website has opened the registrations and the call for session proposals at https://centennialiuss2024.org/.

Session proposals can be submitted until 30 June 2023.

The programme group chair and officers will build the session programme from the session proposals. The programme group chair may also suggest to merge proposed sessions that are similar.

Commission 1.6 Paleopedology Newsletters

Newsletter no. 32 from Commission 1.6 is now available on the IUSS website.

Soil Science Society of China (SSSC) Newsletter

Soil Science Society of China (SSSC) Newsletter Vol.7 and Vol.8

News from national and regional soil science societies

Soil Science Australia

Dr Allan E. Hewitt (MWLR), Dr Megan R. Balks (University of Waikato), and Prof David J. Lowe (University of Waikato) were recently awarded the J.K. Taylor Gold Medal of Soil Science Australia for 2022 for their book “The Soils of Aotearoa New Zealand” (Springer, 2021).

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-64763-6

British Society of Soil Science (Newsletter ISSUE 8 | FEBRUARY 2023)

Launch of the Policy Legacy Report

The Soil Policy event held at the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science in Glasgow was the first session of its kind, drawing together an expert group of invited speakers to discuss the complexities, challenges and opportunities of soil policy and governance.

Building on the World Congress’ Impacts

Following the 22nd World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS) in August 2022, an open letter to the soil science community has been published. With this letter, it is hoped to sustain the legacy of the Congress through sharing lessons learned and as a reference point for future events.

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