\nPromoting sustainable land management: An innovative approach to land-take decision-making<\/strong>
\nBy Pranav Gupta, Alka Bharat, Nick McCullen, Tristan Kershaw, Land Use Policy, Vol. 149<\/span>, February 2025, 107419
\nLand degradation presents significant global challenges, threatening natural resources, biodiversity, and food security. Addressing this issue requires more effective land-take decision-making processes, particularly in data-deficient cities where comprehensive land assessment methods are challenging to implement. This study introduces a streamlined land-take decision-making framework designed to promote sustainable land management practices.
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The economic value of soil functions<\/strong> Increasing pesticide diversity impairs soil microbial functions<\/strong> State of the art<\/strong><\/p>\n The IUSS Divisions, Commissions and Working Groups Chairs can now share their publications on the IUSS Alert. Every month, send your publications to the Secretariat and they will be published here. Please do so by the 15 of every month to make sure your articles will be published in the monthly current issue. Let\u2019s keep our community posted on the progress of Soil Sciences.<\/p>\n Next Stimulus Fund Call<\/strong><\/p>\n The new Stimulus Fund Call was launched January 15 and will be open for two months. Deadlines:<\/strong>\u00a0 March 15 th, 2025<\/p>\n The initial application process requires a short-written proposal of no more than 500 words plus a budget indicating how the funds awarded are to be spent. The funds can be used for a wide range of activities; the principal aims are the promotion and development of Soil Science<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Applications should be sent to: iuss.secretariat@crea.gov.it<\/a><\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/stimulus-fund\/<\/a><\/p>\n IUSS Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n IUSS is seeking nominations for general awards, medals, and prizes for the 2026 WCSS. From research accomplishments to contributions in soil science, there are opportunities for both new and established researchers and scientists. Nomination instructions and award details can be found at https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/awards-medals-and-prizes\/<\/a> World Soil Of The Year<\/strong> The \u201cGleysol,- Hydromorphic soil supporting forest growth in the steppe region from the Carpathian Basin\u201d, has been officially named the World Soil of the Year 2025. This soil was proposed by the Hungarian Soil Science Society. It highlights the significance of these unique soils that have a large global coverage, occurring in nearly all climates. World Soil of the Year elections<\/strong> 2nd Workshop on Soil degradation control, remediation and reclamation<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> 9th -11th June 2025 Organized by: Commission 3.5 of the International Union of Soil Sciences, Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnologies and Plant protection Nikola Poushkarov (ISSAPPNP), Agricultural Academy in cooperation with the Potsdam University and Wroc\u0142aw University of Environmental and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n New Website of Soil Science Society of Poland<\/strong><\/p>\n The Soil Science Society of Poland has launched a new, refreshed website. The new website address is: https:\/\/ptgleb.pl\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n AFES (Association Fran\u00e7aise pour l\u2019\u00c9tude des Sols)<\/strong> Date:<\/strong> July 7th \u2013 11st, 2025 2025 Soil Study Days: A Meeting Place for Francophone Researchers and Professionals. The 17th edition of the Soil Study Days (JES 2025) will take place in Geneva from July 7 to 11, 2025, welcoming researchers and professionals working in the field of soil science. JES 2025 is organized by the Geneva School of Landscape, Engineering, and Architecture (HEPIA) and the French Association for Soil Studies, in close collaboration with the Swiss Soil Science Society. 2025 will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, fostering connections among the French-speaking soil science community and beyond.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.afes.fr\/nos-missions\/animer\/jes\/les-journees-detude-des-sols-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n Canadian Society of Soil Science<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Soils For Our Future – A Gathering of Global to Local Perspectives<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> July 20th-25th, 2025 The SOILS FOR OUR FUTURE 2025 brings together three conference events: 5th Global Soil Security Conference, Canadian Society of Soil Science Annual Meeting, and International Union of Soil Sciences Division 1 – Soils in Space and Time Meeting. Hosted by the Soil Conservation Council of Canada and the Manitoba Soil Science Society. With over 700 researchers, industry members, leaders of farmer organizations, graduate students and other attendees, SOILS FOR OUR FUTURE 2025 provides a global perspective to today\u2019s research to sustain our future. Spanning five days, the conference provides attendees of the events to meet in plenary\/technical sessions with their individual organizations and for all to come together in keynote sessions, tradeshow, posters, workshops and field tours. Registration to open:<\/strong> February 2025<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/EVEYHOPOMAGWN\/home<\/a><\/p>\n European Confederation of Soil Science Societies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n VII INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE ECSSS<\/strong> Date:<\/strong> September 8th – 12th, 2025 EUROSOIL is the official meeting of the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS). It is held every four years and is one of Europe\u2019s most important Soil Sciences events. It provides an excellent opportunity for knowledge transfer among the Soil Sciences community.\u00a0 Over 2000 participants are expected to attend the event and present their findings through oral and poster presentations encompassing all scientific aspects of Soil Science. The event will also feature workshops, and an exhibition of products and services aimed at raising awareness in society, facilitating the exchange of ideas and information, and creating business opportunities offering a platform for researchers, scholars and professionals to exchange knowledge, insights, and innovations. Additionally, during this edition of EUROSOIL, the Iberian Congress of Soil Sciences (CICS) will also be held along with the 1st European Soil Judging Contest in Alicante, one week before the event in Seville.<\/p>\n Registration:<\/strong> Abstracts Submission:<\/strong> Deadline:<\/strong> Read more:<\/strong> e-mail: eurosoil@viajeseci.es<\/a><\/p>\n Austrian Soil Science Society<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n International Symposium 2025<\/strong> Date:<\/strong> September 24th-26th, 2025 It is undeniable the major role of soils in ecosystem functions at very different spatial and temporal scales (local and global) from microscopic to macroscopic phenomena. In view of the great demand for information regarding best practices for soil use and management, as well as remediation, new methods traditionally used in other areas have come into play to provide a better understanding of important soil processes and functions. With the arrival of powerful and more efficient computers, molecular modeling has become an important tool, offering insights into scales unattainable experimentally, being able to simulate complex molecular systems. The application of such methods in soil science has proven success to understand the interactions within soil at microscopic level, key to determine the fate of pollutants. Registration deadline:<\/strong> July 18, 2025 SUITMA13 International Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> October 5th – 9th, 2025 The Research Institute on Terrestrial Ecosystems (IRET) of the National Research Council (CNR) on behalf of the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS), is pleased to invite colleagues from all around the world to participate in the SUITMA (Soils of Urban, Industrial, Traffic, Mining and Military Areas) 13th international conference, which will be held in Pisa, Italy, from the 5 -9 October 2025, at the CNR (Italian National Research Council) in Pisa. Deadlines:<\/strong> Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/events\/suitma13\/<\/a> Field International Workshop on Paleopedology \u201cDeciphering the ancient anthropic landscape transformation in the southern Maya lowlands in Mexico\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> February 19th \u2013 25th, 2026 The workshop objective is to show different landscapes occupied by the ancient Mayas, from the northern alluvial plain of the Usumacinta River, where people mainly developed small and rural towns, to the highlands at Sierra de Chiapas, where monumental and well-organized cities were constructed. The workshop will consist of two-day conferences and five days of field excursions. During the first two days of the workshop, oral and poster presentations will be conducted. The scientific topics include: Conference Organizers: Soil Science Society of China<\/strong><\/span> The International Scientific Conference XXVIII Dokuchaev Conference for Young Scientists \u00abInformation capacity of knowledge about soil\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> 27th, February \u2013 1st, March 2025 The conference is devoted to the information capacity of knowledge about the soil, starting from the origins of the formation of soil science as a science to the present day. The conference is dedicated the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry and Decade of Science and Technology in Russia.<\/p>\n Read more: http:\/\/www.dokuchaevskie.ru<\/a> Webinar Building a Greener Future for Sustainable Farming through Fertilizer Innovations – FAO<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> March 13th, 2025, 2:00\u20134:00 PM CET The International Network on Soil Fertility and Fertilizers, INSOILFER, Working Group 2 on Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management, invites you to an engaging virtual event on fertilizer innovations. With nearly half the world’s population relying on synthetic fertilizers for food production, improving fertilizer efficiency is more critical than ever. Right now, much of what\u2019s applied to fields, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, goes to waste, leading to environmental issues and economic losses. But fertilizer innovations like enhanced efficiency fertilizers, biofertilizers, and nano-fertilizers are changing the game by increasing crop yields while reducing environmental impact. This webinar brings together top experts from science and industry to explore cutting-edge advancements in fertilizer innovations and the real-world impact of these innovations. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the future of fertilizers and their role in building a greener tomorrow. Link to register:<\/strong> https:\/\/fao.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_eQq0I7uxS3aic50P-BDZvw#\/registration<\/a><\/p>\n Important: Please register in advance to receive the connection details to the event.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.fao.org\/global-soil-partnership\/resources\/events\/detail\/es\/c\/1733513\/<\/a><\/p>\n International Lysimeter and Ecotron Workshop. \u201cMeasurement Methods for Environmental Monitoring \u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> March 24th-26th, 2025 The International Lysimeter & Ecotron Workshop gives scientific presentations by renowned soil science researchers for studying soil-plant interactions.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/ugt-online.de\/en\/news\/workshops\/workshop-2025-environmental-monitoring\/<\/a><\/p>\n European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> April 27th to May 2nd, 2025 The EGU General Assembly 2025 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.<\/p>\n The abstract submission deadline expired Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.egu25.eu\/home.html<\/a><\/p>\n Workshop on Palaeosoil Analysis in Late Glacial Sandy Terrains Across Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> May 5th -7th, 2025 This is a workshop on late glacial palaeosoils in sandy terrains across Europe of the multidisciplinary international team of the TERPRO INQUA Project PAST Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/inqua.org\/recent-developments\/workshop-on-palaeosoil-analysis-in-late-glacial-sandy-terrains-across-europe<\/a><\/p>\n 18th International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis.<\/strong> Date:<\/strong> June 9th -13rd, 2025 Location:<\/strong> Durham, North Carolina USA<\/p>\n The Soil and Plant Analysis Council (SPAC) announces that registration, sponsorship opportunities, and a call for abstracts for the 18th International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis (ISSPA) are now open. The meeting of ISSPA 2025 is hosted by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and North Carolina State University and will take place in Durham, North Carolina, USA, June 9 \u2013 13, 2025, in partnership with the Australasian Soil and Plant Analysis Council, Agri-Laboratory Association of Southern Africa, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Soil Partnership.<\/p>\n Abstract Deadline:<\/strong> March 7th, 2025 Read more:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis (ISSPA)<\/a>;\u00a0 info@isspasymposium.org<\/a><\/p>\n The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress, SRI 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> June 16th -19th, 2025 The Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress will celebrate its fifth anniversary in Chicago, Illinois, where it will be held from 16-19 June 2025 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. SRI is an annual convening focused on action-forward, knowledge-based and inclusive approaches to sustainability. The 10th World Archaeological Congress WAC-10<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> June 22nd-28th, 2025 Academic sessions The WAC-10 will be hosted by Flinders University in partnership with the Northern Institute at Charles Darwin University. WAC-10 is an opportunity to collaborate with diverse colleagues and friends from around the globe and contribute to global policy making.<\/p>\n Important dates: Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/about-wac\/<\/a><\/p>\n 17th Symposium on Bacterial Genetics and Ecology – BAGECO 2025 – Bacteria drive our planet’s health (in conjunction with the 11th Theodor Escherich Symposium)<\/strong><\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> July 1st – 4th, 2025 Main topics of the symposium are: Abstract submission:<\/strong> https:\/\/bageco.org\/programme-abstracts\/abstract-submission<\/a> Read more:<\/strong> https:\/\/bageco.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Midterm Meeting of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE)<\/strong> Global Conference on Sandy Soils<\/strong> Date:<\/strong> July 21st-24th, 2025 This conference will build and strengthen the international network of researchers with expertise on sandy soils. The conference theme \u2018Shifting Sands to Sustainable Solutions\u2019 is focused the challenges of managing and protecting the natural capital of sandy soils in the face of a changing climate.<\/p>\n Main topics of the symposium are: Key dates:<\/strong>
\nBy Cristiano Franceschinis, Damien Field, Sofia Mazzucato, Alex McBratney, J\u00fcrgen Meyerhoff, Mara Thiene, Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics (Second Edition), Volume 2, 2025, Pages 249-260<\/span>
\nSoils, vital for human well-being, serve multifunctional roles, including biomass production, habitat support, water storage, carbon storage, and raw material sourcing. Balancing these functions entails trade-offs, also when it comes to allocating resources to devote to soil protection from threats to its capability of providing services to society. In this context, economic valuation plays a crucial role, especially when considering soil benefits that are not directly reflected in markets. In this chapter we firstly define soil as a resource and outline the threats it currently faces and then present evidence from the literature on the economic valuation of such services. Empirical applications of valuation methods reveal the economic importance of soil services and provide crucial information to inform policies and to help achieving sustainable development goals.
\nDOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/B978-0-323-91013-2.00058-7<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nBy Bang Ni, Lu Xiao, Da Lin, Tian-Lun Zhang, Qi Zhang, Yanjie Liu, Quan Chen, Dong Zhu, Haifeng Qian, Matthias C. Rilligh, and Yong-Guan Zhu, PNAS 2025 Vol. 122 No. 2 e2419917122, Edited by Donald Ort, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL.
\nUnderstanding the impacts of pesticide diversity on soil microbial functions remains limited, particularly under different nitrogen fertilizer management practices. Our study demonstrated that higher pesticide diversity can significantly and adversely affect soil microbial functions, thereby intensifying microbial consumption of soil resources. This finding suggests that pesticide diversity acts as an environmental stressor that drives substantial changes in the genomic traits of microbial communities and nutrient cycling in agricultural soils. However, these adverse effects of pesticide diversity can be mitigated by nitrogen fertilizer input. These insights enhance our understanding of the role of pesticide diversity in biogeochemical cycling and soil health, supporting the development of effective nitrogen management strategies in agriculture.
\nDOI: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1073\/pnas.241991712<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nAll nominations are due on 5 June 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nNews from the IUSS<\/h4>\n
\n2025 IUSS World Soil of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe represented World Soil of the Year soil profile is located on P\u00fcsp\u00f6klad\u00e1ny Experimental Station and Arboretum University of Sopron Forest Research Institute (SOE-ERTI). The soil is part of a unique cultural landscape dominated by grasslands and salt effected pastures in the Hungarian Plain. It is located within the Hortob\u00e1gy National Park, which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (Man and the Biosphere Program – MAB) and recognized UNESCO World heritage site.
\nGleysols are soils that are affected in various areas in the world by land use and management and the indirect and direct effects of climate change. Salinization of groundwater, decreasing groundwater levels and alternation of sediment influx are common.
\nThe election of the \u2018Gleysol – hydromorphic soil from the steppe region in the Carpathian Basin\u2019 as the World Soil of the Year 2025, comes amid growing global concerns about soil health and environmental change. Protecting and sustainably managing these hydromorphic soils is essential for mitigating floods, preserving water quality, and ensuring sustainable forest ecosystems in steppe terrains.
\nVarious activities are planned throughout the year to celebrate this achievement, including educational programs, community workshops, and conservation initiatives aimed at promoting awareness of Gleysols\u2019 ecological significance.<\/p>\n
\nIn recognition of the success of various national programs, the IUSS WSY program has been implemented to enhance soil literacy across numerous countries and on a global scale. It is expected that this will aid in compiling a registry of soil heritage, to recognize the inherent natural and cultural values of soils, thereby helping to open doors for soil science to integrate with environmental protection activities and projects.
\nMore information on the World Soil of the Year the Gleysol from the Carpatian Plain can found here:
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\nNews from national and regional soil science societies
\n2025<\/h4>\n
\nWSD 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Geneva, Swiss<\/p>\n
\nMain Theme
\nThe central theme for this edition is: “Soils, Functions, and Transition”.
\nIn light of current events related to soils from bio-physical, legal, and socio-political perspectives, this edition aims to focus on the role of soils and their functions in our daily lives, as well as methods for evaluating, monitoring, and sustainably managing soils in a transitioning society.
\nScope
\nIn addition to the main theme, as is customary for JES, contributions on:
\n\u2022 General soil knowledge,
\n\u2022 Soils in warm regions, and
\n\u2022 Proposals that extend beyond the initial theme, are also welcomed and encouraged.<\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada<\/p>\n
\nThe Organizing Committee of the Soils For Our Future (SFOF) 2025 International Joint Meeting of the Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS), the International Union of Soil Sciences – Division 1 – Soils in Space and Time (IUSS Div 1), and the 5th Global Soil Security (GSS) Conference, hosted by the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) and the Manitoba Soil Science Society (MSSS), would like to remind all that Abstract Submissions for CSSS and IUSS Division 1 joint sessions or GSS plenary sessions are open until March 31, 2025.
\nFurther information can be obtained from the website (soilsforourfuture.ca<\/a>) or by email (soils2025@mbsoils.ca<\/a>)<\/p>\n
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\nVII EUROSOIL 2025 & X Congreso Ib\u00e9rico de la Ciencia del Suelo<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Seville, Spain<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.eurosoil2025.eu\/eurosoil2025\/call-abstracts\/guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.eurosoil2025.eu\/eurosoil2025\/registration\/registration-fees<\/a><\/p>\n
\n31 March 2025: Early registration deadline
\n15 May 2025: Regular abstract submission deadline
\n31 May 2025: Abstract notification to authors
\n15 June 2025: Regular registration deadline
\n15 July 2025: Last minute submission (only posters)
\n8 September 2025: EUROSOIL 2025 starts<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.eurosoil2025.eu\/eurosoil2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nMolecular modeling in soil science \u2013 achievements and perspectives<\/strong>
\nCentre Europ\u00e9en de Calcul Atomique et Mol\u00e9culaire (CECAM-AT)<\/p>\n
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0BOKU University, Vienna, Austria<\/p>\n
\nThis symposium represents an opportunity to bring together scientists of high prestige in different areas of molecular modeling applied to soil science to discuss the state-of-the-art, promote meaningful discussions and contrast in-depth points of view to determine future perspectives and challenges regarding molecular modeling applied to soil science. Furthermore, the symposium presents an opportunity to foster cooperation and dissemination of knowledge on methods for the simulation of representative soil models, according to today’s needs as well as the prediction of physicochemical properties.
\nPlenary sessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nRead more:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.cecam.org\/workshop-details\/1393<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Pisa, Italy<\/p>\n
\nThe conference will focus on \u201cSUITMA from a One Health Perspective\u201d. Soil is a key component of the water and nutrient cycle, and a major contributor to global carbon sequestration. Soil also provides habitats for nearly all land plants, as well as a large proportion of terrestrial fauna. Despite its global importance, it is estimated that one third of global soil is degraded. In anthropized areas, soils undergo many forms of disturbance: manipulation, compaction, and pollution which impact their quality. However, even degraded soils have the potential to alleviate environmental problems and play a vital role in supporting vegetation. Degraded soils of urban areas and other anthropogenic lands merit scientific and professional attention in order to enhance their ecosystem services and to support nature- based solutions, to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change, and for the health of all organisms and ecosystems.
\nTopics:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 SUITMA as sink and source of pollutants \u2013 Keywords: geochemical cycles, urban food production.
\n\u2022 SUITMA to conserve and improve soil quality and biodiversity \u2013 Keywords: soil remediation, soil biology, bioindicators of soil quality and functionality, genomics.
\n\u2022 SUITMA improvers and ecosystem services \u2013 Keywords: waste materials for soil construction, compost, rubble, mine waste, Technosols.
\n\u2022 SUITMA challenges for the future \u2013 Keywords: pedology, Anthropocene, war contamination, emerging contaminants.<\/p>\n
\nCall for abstract \u2013 opening:<\/strong> 3 March 2025
\nAbstract submission deadline:<\/strong> 2 May 2025
\nAbstract acceptance:<\/strong> 31 May 2025
\nEarly bird registration deadline:<\/strong> 10 June 2025<\/p>\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.suitma13.it\/#content<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNews from national and regional soil science societies
\n2026<\/h4>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Palenque, Mexico<\/p>\n
\n– Soil memory: a key guide for understanding past environmental and human impacts.
\n– Micromorphology of key pedogenetic processes. Linking microscopic observations and analytical data for differentiating anthropic and natural soil processes.
\n– Classification of soils in archaeological sites.
\n– Pedogenesis of anthropogenic soils and ecosystems.
\n– Novel methods and techniques and quantitative approaches in paleosol studies.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 International Union of Soil Science, IUSS Division 1. Soil in Space and Time, Commission 1.6 – Paleopedology.
\n\u2022 International Union for Quaternary Research, INQUA Working Group.
\n\u2022 Instituto de Geolog\u00eda, Universidad Nacional Aut\u00f3noma de Mexico (UNAM).
\n\u2022 Instituto de Ecolog\u00eda A.C. (INECOL).
\nNational Organizing Committee:
\n\u2022 Instituto de Geolog\u00eda, UNAM
\nElizabeth Solleiro \u2013solleiro@geologia.unam.mx
\nSergey Sedov \u2013 serg_sedov@yahoo.com
\nDaisy Valera – daisyvalera1988@gmail.com
\nJaime D\u00edaz – biotic08@gmail.com
\n\u2022 Instituto de Ecolog\u00eda A.C., INECOL
\nLilit Pogosyan \u2013 lilit.pogosyan@inecol.mx<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nThe 23rd World Congress of Soil Science – Call for Parallel Session Topics<\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> 7th -12th June, 2026
\nLocation:<\/strong> Nanjing, China
\nThe World Congress of Soil Science is the most authoritative and influential international conference in the field, sponsored by the International Union of Soil Sciences. It is a major event for scientific and technological professionals in soil science and related disciplines worldwide to engage in academic exchange. Held every four years, the conference covers a wide range of topics and serves as a platform for exchange and collaboration among soil scientists from around the globe.
\nThe WCSS2026 theme, \u2018Soil and the Shared Future for Mankind\u2019 focuses on the importance of soil for our future, with a variety of arrangements including poster exhibition, young researcher forum and soil judging contest. Tours will also be organized for participants to visit typical soils in combination with unique landscapes and cultural diversification as China is a vast country with rich soil resources.
\nWith a global population that is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, our current and future food security hinges on our ability to increase yields and food quality using the soils that we already have available today. We are responsible for the soils that provide us with food, water and air, and we need to take action today to ensure that we have healthy soils for a sustainable and food secure future. Our understanding of the importance is developing rapidly and the WCSS2026 provides a platform for us to discover the solutions to soil issues and an opportunity to connect all who work with and have interests in soils.
\nImportant dates and deadlines:<\/strong>
\nMarch 31st, 2025: Deadline for call for session proposals
\nMay 31st, 2025: Notification of session proposal acceptance
\nJune 01st, 2025: Online registration open
\nJuly, 2025: Abstract submission open
\nNovember 07th, 2025: Deadline for abstract submission
\nFebruary 07th, 2026: Notification of abstract acceptance
\nMarch 07th, 2026: Deadline for early registration; Deadline for regular registration; Cancellation and refund
\nRead more:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.23wcss.org.cn\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nConferences, Meetings and Workshops
\n2025<\/h4>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> St. Petersburg, Russia<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.dokuchaevskie.ru\/participate?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNext events of the soil community<\/h4>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> on-line<\/p>\n
\nThe language of the Webinar is English.<\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Hallbergmoos, Germany<\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Vienna, Austria & Online<\/p>\n
\nThe meeting programme<\/strong> will become available on 14 March 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> unique and protected environment of the Deliblato Sands, Serbia. Plava Dama Hotel facilities (Banatski Karlovac, Serbia)<\/p>\n
\nThe overarching goal of PAST is to take first steps in building a comprehensive Upper Pleistocene palaeosoil database from dunes and sandy terrains across Europe. This single-year INQUA project aims to lay the foundation for a future multi-year research initiative.
\nImportant Deadlines:<\/strong>
\n– 20 March 2025: Registration and abstract submission deadline.
\n– 1 April 2025: Second circular with a detailed program.<\/p>\n
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\nAdvancing Agricultural Science for Global Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPre-Symposium Workshop: June 9th.\u00a0 Post-Symposium Tour: June 14th-16th<\/p>\n
\nAbstract Acceptance Notification:<\/strong> April 1st, 2025<\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Chicago, USA and online<\/p>\n
\nSRI2025 will be the first time the Congress is held in the United States. The event will build on the momentum of Congresses in Australia, South Africa, Panama, and Finland, connecting both in person and around the world with satellite events and interactive online experiences.
\nThe Congress has a global audience with strong participation from industry, governments, civil, non-governmental, Indigenous, and intergovernmental organizations as well as researchers and innovators and the agencies and ministries who fund their forward-looking efforts. Each Congress has attracted around 2000 participants from more than 80 countries.
\nThe SRI Congress series is co-convened by the Belmont Forum and Future Earth. In 2025, we are excited to work with the University of Illinois System to mobilize sustainability solutions in the US and around the world.
\nSRI2025 will spotlight Pathways to Sustainability, sharing implementation strategies and legacies of successful approaches to critical sustainability concerns facing Chicago, the United States, and the globe. It will also provide opportunities to overcome engagement, policy, resourcing, and other hurdles that slow our transformation to more resilient and equitable futures.
\nThis year\u2019s Congress focuses on Pathways to Sustainable Solutions. I2025hemes
\nRead more:<\/strong> SRI Congress | Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nJune 17th- 22nd, 2025 and June 28th – July 5th, 2025 Scientific tours
\nLocation:<\/strong> Darwin, Australia & Virtual<\/p>\n
\nStandard registration May 20th, 2025
\nLate registration June 20th, 2025<\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Graz, University Library Graz, Austria<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Defining pathogens from an ecological perspective
\n\u2022 Anthropocene and biogeochemical cycles
\n\u2022 Soil microbiome and One Health
\n\u2022 The human microbiome in health and disease
\n\u2022 Food-gut microbiome axis
\n\u2022 Microbiome engineering for sustainable agriculture
\n\u2022 Microbial production systems and artificial intelligence Submit your abstract until
\nThe scientific programme will be published on the conference website in spring 2025.<\/p>\n
\nDeadline for early bird registration:<\/strong> March 3st, 2025
\nRegistration:<\/strong> https:\/\/bageco.org\/registration<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nDate:<\/strong> July 4th – 11st, 2025
\nLocation:<\/strong> Vienna, Vienna City Hall, Austria
\nThe International Commission on Illumination (CIE) is excited to announce that the for the CIE 2025 Midterm Meeting in Vienna, Austria, is now open. Taking place from July 4-11, 2025, this highly anticipated event will feature the CIE Scientific Conference (July 7\u20139, 2025), with the Welcome Reception hosted by the City of Vienna on the evening of July 6 at the historic Vienna City Hall.
\nEarly Bird rates<\/strong> are available until May 1, 2025<\/strong>. For detailed information on registration fees, please visit the Fees and Payment page.
\nThe Scientific Conference will be followed by the CIE Division and Technical Committee (TC) meetings on July 10-11, 2025. If you would like to listen to some of the topics CIE is currently working on and gain insights into the work of our Technical Committees (TC), you may also choose to stay and attend the Division & TC meetings. Registration for these meetings is integrated into the main conference registration system.
\nRead more:<\/strong> https:\/\/council.science\/events\/cie-midterm-meeting-2025\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nShifting Sands to Sustainable Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nLocation:<\/strong> Perth, Western Australia<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Climate change and sandy landscapes
\n\u2022 Sand distribution and formation
\n\u2022 Monitoring, mapping and sensors
\n\u2022 Soil properties-analytical techniques
\n\u2022 Agricultural systems (irrigated and dryland)
\n\u2022 Natural systems
\n\u2022 Engineered systems
\n\u2022 Soil and water conservation
\n\u2022 Soil Fertility
\n\u2022 Overcoming constraints to plant growth<\/p>\n
\nCall for Abstract close: 14 March 2025
\nEarly bird close: 4 June 2025<\/p>\n