{"id":2599,"date":"2024-06-25T14:51:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T12:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/?p=2599"},"modified":"2024-06-25T14:51:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T12:51:37","slug":"iuss-alert-220-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/alert\/iuss-alerts-2024\/iuss-alert-220-february-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"IUSS Alert 220 (February 2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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IUSS News<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Soil of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

The IUSS has launched an initiative for the annual celebration of a \u201cWorld Soil of the Year”\u00a0 (WSY).<\/p>\n

At present, we are witnessing remarkable success with activities centred around the celebration of the Soil of the Year at the national level in several countries. Building on this momentum, the IUSS envisions the potential to elevate this initiative to a global scale. This would involve the annual selection and celebration of a soil, proposed by an IUSS member and endorsed by a national society. The celebration of the WSY is an implementation of the IUSS Strategic Plan. There is a suggestion that the IUSS could consider the possibility of granting a monetary award to accompany this recognition.<\/p>\n

A dedicated task force has been created to facilitate the start of the process, which foresees the participation of IUSS members, working mainly as officers of Commissions and Working Groups of Division 1. This task force, open to other possible interested colleagues of all Divisions, is responsible for refining the procedure and initiating the process, as well as the possible creation of a dedicated Working Group.<\/p>\n

We firmly believe that this endeavour has the potential to enhance soil literacy across numerous countries and on a global scale. It also lays the groundwork for compiling a registery of soil heritage, recognizing the inherent natural and cultural values of soils. Furthermore, this initiative could represent a pivotal initial step, opening doors for soil science to integrate with environmental protection activities and projects.<\/p>\n

The idea is to annually celebrate a specific soil to increase collective responsibility for soil resources and soil functions, and to increase actions on public soil awareness.<\/p>\n

The first WSY has been already selected and will be celebrated during the Centennial Congress in Florence, Italy, next May.<\/p>\n

We will keep you updated!<\/p>\n

Edoardo A.C. Costantini and Richard Heck<\/em><\/p>\n

IUSS President and Chair of Division 1<\/em><\/p>\n

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Representative for International Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Representative for International Affairs will act as focal point of the Society\/Academia for the International Affairs, will keep contacts with the IUSS and ease the mutual communication. This would improve the involvement of National and Regional Societies in the life of the IUSS, strengthening the relation between the Full Members and the IUSS, as foreseen in the IUSS Strategic Plan.<\/p>\n

The Full Members who have not yet addressed a representative for International Affairs are kindly reminded to do so and give communication the IUSS Secretariat at iuss.secretariat@crea.gov.it<\/a><\/p>\n

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Election of President of the IUSS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nominations Process for the Position of President<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nominations are to be made by two Nominators who should be accomplished, highly respected senior soil scientists, ideally from two different countries.\u00a0 The Nominators should also supply joint or individual supporting statements in their covering letter(s).<\/p>\n

The Nominators together with the Nominee must provide the information in the attached file (President Election Full Info 2024), including an important ‘Statement of Intent’<\/strong> plus a full CV.\u00a0 All information submitted by the Nominee must also be provided to the Nominators to ensure that they can perform their task effectively.<\/p>\n

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Full Nomination documentation should be submitted electronically to Prof. Dr. Rainer Horn by 30th<\/sup> June 2024<\/u> (Email:\u00a0 <\/strong>rhorn@soils.uni-kiel.de<\/strong><\/a>). <\/strong><\/p>\n

All information in attached file (President Election Full Info 2024).<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

A copy should also be sent to: Irene Fabbri, IUSS Secretary, <\/strong><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0 <\/strong>iuss.secretariat@crea.gov.it<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Display your\u00a0 materials at the IUSS Centennial 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Centennial is fast approaching. If you are a Full Member and you have something you want to be displayed during the Congress in the IUSS Booth, in Florence, and you like to know more about it, please get in touch with the Secretariat at iuss.secretariat@crea.gov.it<\/a><\/p>\n

The call for grants will be open until February 15, and starting from February 1, it will be possible to submit your abstract only as a poster. Do not forget to book the excursion of your choice and register your participation to the Centennial Congress.<\/p>\n

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Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges<\/p>\n

Invitation from the organizers: Sara Marinari, Giuseppe Corti, Edoardo A.C. Costantini<\/p>\n

\u201cThe custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The celebration will occur on May 19th<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

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

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Tuesday, 21 May 2024<\/p>\n

Florence, Italy<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0https:\/\/centennialiuss2024.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Download: media\/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

SUITMA upgrades to Commission<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the late summer of 2023, the Working Group (WK) SUITMA (soils of urban, industrial, traffic, mining and military areas), established in 1998 during the 16th WCSS held in Montpellier, thanks to profs. W. Burghardt and J. L. Morel, has applied to become a Commission. This WK has a long and successful history having organized 12 conferences in 11 different countries, 7 symposia during different WCSS, and published a book in 2017, \u201cSoils within cities \u2013\u00a0Global approaches to their sustainable management\u201d; and several special issues of Journal of Soils and Sediments. The application was successfully approved by the Executive Committee and by the Council as well.<\/p>\n

Stimulus fund<\/strong><\/p>\n

3rd<\/sup> Chilean Meeting of Young Researchers in the Soil Sciences (EJICS) “Highlighting the importance of soils from Patagonia”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Date:<\/strong> April 15th<\/sup> – 18th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Coyhaique, Chilean Patagonia<\/p>\n

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One of the milestones of this 3rd<\/sup> EJICS will be the development of the first National Soil Description Competition, which will allow the formation of the first Chilean soil description team to participate in international soil evaluation competitions.<\/p>\n

This 3rd<\/sup> EJICS will address 3 thematic lines: 1. Functions of soils in the ecosystem; 2. Soils and their impact on society; 3. Proposals and challenges for soil science.<\/p>\n

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Important dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deadline for submit the abstracts: 15 March 2024<\/p>\n

Deadline for participate in the National Soil Description Competition:\u00a0 29 March 2024<\/p>\n

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Read more<\/strong>: www.ejics.cl<\/p>\n

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News from national and regional soil science societies <\/strong><\/p>\n

16th<\/sup> International Conference of the East and Southeast Asia Federation of Soil Science Societies<\/em> (ESAFS 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 26th<\/sup> \u2013 29th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n

Thai Nguyen University, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Read more: https:\/\/esafs2024.tnu.edu.vn\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Malaysian Society of Soil Science<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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INTERNATIONAL SOIL SCIENCE CONFERENCE 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 14, 2024 – May 16, 2024<\/p>\n

8:00 am – 5:00 pm<\/p>\n

KUANTAN, PAHANG, MALAYSIA<\/p>\n

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“Cultivating Earth’s Future: Nurturing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture”<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Soil Science Conference is a conference that is conducted annually, where the MSSS is the main organizer, together with selected research institutions or universities as the co\u2013organizers. It serves as a significant platform for researchers, scientists, academicians, practitioners, and industry experts from around the globe to convene and deliberate on the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the realm of soil science. This conference will foster interdisciplinary collaborations and knowledge exchange, aiming to unlock the hidden secrets of soil and harness its potential for sustainable development.<\/p>\n

Argentinean Soil Science<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The XXIX Argentinean Soil Science Congress<\/em><\/strong> 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 twenty-ninth congress to be held in the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, from 21 to 24 May.<\/p>\n

Read more: https:\/\/congreso2024.suelos.org.ar\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Canadian Society of Soil Science<\/em><\/strong> CSSS<\/em> 2024 CONFERENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

9 June 2024 to 13 June 2024<\/p>\n

Location University of British Columbia, Vancouver<\/p>\n

Details Soil Functions for Future Generations<\/p>\n

The theme of the 2024 annual conference of the\u00a0Canadian Society of Soil Science<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0Soil Functions for Future Generations<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em>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.<\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0https:\/\/csss2024.landfood.ubc.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Soil Science Society of America<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

SSSA 2024 SUMMER CONFERENCE COMMON GROUND: SOILS BEYOND BORDERS JUNE 10-12 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO Home | ASA, CSSA & SSSA International Annual Meetings<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Read more: https:\/\/www.acsmeetings.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

(SSSA) Soil Science Society of America <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2024 SUSTAINABLE AGRONOMY CONFERENCE (FULLY VIRTUAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2024<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Read more: https:\/\/www.agronomy.org\/meetings\/sustainable-agronomy\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Brazilian Society of Soil Sciences<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

XXI Brazilian Meeting on Soil and Water Management and Conservation (RBMCSA) and VIII Minas Gerais Soil Science Symposium (SMCS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

28\/07\/2024 @ 08:30 – 03\/08\/2024 @ 17:00<\/p>\n

A forum to discuss the main issues and potential alternatives and strategies on the management and conservation of soil and water in mountain farming areas (AMo), bringing together people involved in research, dissemination and teaching from associated governmental, nongovernmental and private institutions and from all regions of Brazil. This will be an opportunity for focused discussion in a productive context never before addressed, either in Brazil or elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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Soil Science Society of China<\/em><\/strong>-Inter-Congress 2024 – CSSS.ORG.CN. – Congress Theme: Soil Health for Future Generations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> October 20th<\/sup>– 24th<\/sup>, 2024<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>\u00a0 Nanjing, China<\/p>\n

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The 6th<\/sup> 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). (Flyer attached<\/u><\/em>)<\/p>\n

https:\/\/iussic2024.aconf.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more: Soil Science Society of China-Inter-Congress 2024 (csss.org.cn)<\/a><\/p>\n

IUSS Inter-Congress 2024 (aconf.org)<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more: IUSS Inter-Congress 2024 (aconf.org)<\/a><\/p>\n

NZSSS \u2013 THE NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY OF SOIL SCIENCE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

2024 Moana Oceania Soil Judging Competition<\/p>\n

28 November \u2013 1 December 2024, Rotorua<\/p>\n

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This prestigious professional development event aims to develop skills and knowledge in practical soil description and classification for understanding and interpreting soil and land use capability. No experience required.<\/p>\n

The competition aims to teach and develop knowledge and practical skills in soil description, classification, and land use interpretation. These skills are vital when it comes to understanding and protecting soils. It is a great opportunity for students, researchers, contractors, council scientists, and anyone interested in soils to learn, network, and experience new landscapes and soils.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Training Courses – SOIL TRAINING 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>The British Society of Soil Science<\/strong> recognises the importance of education and training quality and availability to soil science as a profession.<\/p>\n

Working with soils:<\/p>\n