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

Final Call for Abstracts for the World Congress of Soil Science 2022<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

IUSS kindly reminds you that submission of abstracts for the World Congress of Soil Science is still possible until\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Tuesday 30 November<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0at 5:00pm GMT.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For further information on submitting an abstract to the World Congress of Soil Science, which will take place in Glasgow, UK from 31 July \u2013 5 August 2022, please visit:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/22wcss.org\/conference\/abstracts\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Reminder – Call for contributions to IUSS Facebook page<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The IUSS Secretariat (iuss@umweltbundesamt.at) kindly invites all IUSS members to submit contributions to the IUSS Facebook page with 14,000 followers. In particular, we are looking for very short announcements of soil events, new findings in soil science, articles about soil in newspapers and journals, astonishing photos about soil and anything else, which might interest the soil science community. Please make sure to provide a link and an image with copyright information.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/unionsoilsciences<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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IUSS Vice-Chairs Centennial selected<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The executive board of the Italian Soil Science Society ISSS, who will be hosting the IUSS Centennial celebrations in 2024, selected four Italian soil scientists with proved scientific experience to cover the role of vice-chair IUSS Centennial:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Stefania Cocco (Division I)
\nStefano Mocali (Division II)
\nGiuseppe Lo Papa (Division III)
\nMaria Costanza Calzolari (Division IV)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/organisation-people\/people\/current-officers\/#DCO<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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STOP SOIL DEGRADATION and the IUSS\u2019s EDUCATIVE PROJECT TO ACHIEVE IT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Spanish Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On the occasion of the World Soil Day Celebration, the Soil Teaching and Citizen Awareness Section has organized the conference \u2018Soils affected by salts and climate change\u2019 which will be given by Jorge Batlle-Sales (president of the International Network of Soils Affected by Salinity (INSAS) on December 2 at 12:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Celebrating the WSD, the Soil Teaching and Citizen Awareness Section organizes a drawing contest “Soil and Food” for children and young people.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mexican Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On October 6, 2021, the XV Virtual Symposium on educational innovations in the teaching of soil science was held virtually within the framework of the 45th Mexican Congress of Soil Science, with the participation of children and young people from Mexico, Spain and Italy. The presentations were divided into four categories, from preschool to high school.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Chilean Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

During the WSD 2021 celebrations, the Chilean Soil Science Society will present to the Senate of the Republic the activities carried out by high school students within the framework of the educational project \u201cThe IUSS GOES TO THE SCHOOL\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Mexican Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The “First Festival of Soils of the CDMX: Citizenship and Regeneration” will take place on Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Saturday 11, December 2021.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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News from the Latin American Soil Science Society (SLCS)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Argentine Association of Soil Science<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

XI Congress on Land Use and Management, Bah\u00eda Blanca-Argentina December 1 to 3, 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/ums2021.suelos.org.ar\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Spanish Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

WSD celebration: \u201cSoils affected by salts and climate change<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201d Universidad de Valencia, Espa\u00f1a December 2, 2021, 12-30 hrs. For more information, please contact\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>edafoeduca@upv.es<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Webinar: \u201cPost-fire soil erosion risk mapping<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span>” organized by the CESAM of the Aveiro University of Portugal, celebrating the WSD.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Online conference “Soil Management Strategies in the Face of Climate Change”<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0organized by the SECS Soil and Water Conservation Section for next December 10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazilian Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Brazilian program for soil analysis by spectroscopy<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span>:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/esalqgeocis.wixsite.com\/geocis\/equipe<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0Higher School of Agriculture \u201cLuiz de Queiroz\u201d Universidade de S\u0101o Paulo October 13 to November 29, 2021.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

II Pedometrics<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span>, November 24 to 27, 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/pedometricsbrazil2021.ciente.live7pt\/inicio\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Mexican Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Within the framework of the WSD-2021 Celebration the Geology Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico and the Youth Action Commission of the Mexican Soil Science Society, through the Suelox project organize:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

a) 4th Mexican Soil Evaluation Contest. December 4, by registration at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/cutt.ly\/oRooqrx<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

b) 2nd International Soil Evaluation Course. December 4, by registration at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/cutt.ly\/oRooqrx<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0or call:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/cutt.ly\/XRoe9Ny<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Paraguayan Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Within the framework of the World Soil Day celebrations, the Paraguayan Society of Soil Science organizes the III Soil Photographic Contest 2021. Reports at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>sopacisconcursos@gmail.com<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Dominican Soil Science Society<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Dominican Society of Soil Sciences invites to the World Soil Day Celebration online on December 3, 2021, virtually, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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News from national soil science societies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

News from the British Society of Soil Science<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Launch of First Science Note<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) recommends to governments that long-term financial incentives are introduced to encourage sustainable soil management practices, particularly in a bid to store soil carbon. BSSS are delighted to announce their first Science Note, on the topic of Soil Carbon. The comprehensive note sets out the academic research concerning soil carbon which is used to define clear recommendations to governments. The note, which explores the importance of carbon in soils, how it behaves, and how it might be increased to help address the climate crisis, is available as a technical, fully referenced version or a shorter version, aimed at lay people.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/soils.org.uk\/education\/guidance-and-science-notes\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The full, technical\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Science Note: Soil Carbon<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0can be accessed at:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/soils.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Long_BSSS_Science-Note_FOR-DIGITAL.pdf<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Launch of the BSSS Blog<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The BSSS Blog, a platform for our Corporate Members to publish high quality soil-related content that aims to educate, inspire and inform. The first blog,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Sustainable futures over the next decade are rooted in soil science<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span>, written by Dr Dan Evans, discusses the major progress made in soil science over the past decade, particularly around five grand challenges: climate change, food security, water security, urban development, and ecosystem biodiversity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/soils.org.uk\/blog\/sustainable-futures-over-the-next-decade-are-rooted-in-soil-science\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

World Congress of Soil Science 2022: Fringe Events<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A number of organisations have expressed an interest in hosting a fringe event during WCSS22. The wide-reaching scope of the congress offers a unique opportunity for organisations and individuals to reach influencers and decision makers in the industry, cultivate opportunities, and promote public engagement. We are now accepting applications to host events, alongside our\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>sponsorship opportunities<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, and please submit this by\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>31 January 2022<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0when all applications will be reviewed by our Working Group.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Submit application:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/22wcss.org\/conference\/fringe-events\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Recordings of BSSS Annual Conference 2021 – Soil Health: From Principles to Practice<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The British Society of Soil Science’s Annual Conference 2021, sponsored by Arcadis, considered soil health from five different perspectives, providing insight into a prominent topic across professional and academic practice.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Catch up now:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xxqx1iLTv0I&list=PL1MnnrWVUv1n0hQKuT54_7PJZEZSwMyE1<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[The four articles above are from the British Society of Soil Science Newsletter \u2013 Issue 3, Nov. 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tengiz Urushadze (1940 \u2013 2021)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With great sadness we inform that Prof. Dr. Tengiz Urushadze, Director of the Michail Sabashvili Institute of Soil Science of the Agricultural University of Georgia, President of the Georgian Soil Science Society (GSSS), Editor in Chief of the Annals of Agrarian Science, Chairman of the Commission of Ecological Security of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, and Honorary Member of the IUSS, born 14th January 1940 in Tbilisi\/Georgia, passed away on the 12th of November 2021 in Tbilisi, Georgia. The International Union of Soil Sciences will remember him as friend, colleague and outstanding scientist.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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General News<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Call for abstracts to the EGU General Assembly 2022 is now open<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Please, submit the results of your research in one of the sessions promoted by the Soil System Sciences (SSS) division.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/meetingorganizer.copernicus.org\/EGU22\/sessionprogramme<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Call for experts to join the EGU\u2019s Biodiversity Task Force<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In October 2021, Biodiversity was selected by the EGU Science for Policy Working Group and approved by the EGU Council as the 2022-2024 Policy Priority Area due to its relevance to many EGU divisions, current and future policy relevance, and the need for information and continued scientific support in the creation of new European legislation and establishment of new European and national initiatives. Now EGU is launching a call for experts to join the EGU\u2019s Biodiversity Task Force that will support these activities and allow EGU to contribute to the EU\u2019s upcoming biodiversity policies and activities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For more info on how to submit your application, visit\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.egu.eu\/news\/875\/join-the-egus-new-biodiversity-task-force\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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ISC position paper released: Science as a Global Public Good<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The ISC is committed to a vision of science as a global public good. It is a vision with profound implications for the ways that science is conducted, how it is used and the roles that it plays in society. These implications, the ways they influence the responsibilities of scientists, both individually and collectively, and how they apply in the different settings in which science is practiced, are elaborated in this paper:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/council.science\/current\/news\/science-as-a-global-public-good\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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New ISC paper launched: Public perceptions and understandings of science<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The International Science Council published an occasional paper in the frame of the ISC project on the Public Value of Science, outlining key ideas and recent trends emerging from studies of science communication, including the links between communication and public perceptions. The paper aims to stimulate discussion for science academies and unions by exploring the structure and characteristics of engagement with science in the global public sphere, with public perceptions as the unit of analysis.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/council.science\/publications\/public-perceptions-and-understandings-of-science\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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World Soil Day Campaign\u00a0– 5 December 2021 – \u201cHalt soil salinization, boost soil productivity”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One of the key ingredients for a food secure future is a healthy soil beneath our feet. To ensure food security and improved nutrition, join the movement, halt soil salinization and boost soil productivity! Whether you\u2019re a government,\u00a0company,\u00a0NGO, city, school, or an individual,\u00a0FAO and the\u00a0Global Soil Partnership (GSP) invite you to join and spread the call for action!\u00a0Campaign materials are online to support your event\/activity. Check out the page often as we will continue to produce material until December!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/world-soil-day\/en\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From Global Soil Partnership Newsletter No. 33, November 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Pin your event on the WSD map<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Advertise your event on the World Soil Day 2021 Interactive Map of Events. Organizing a quiz? A workshop? A class? A podcast? Shooting a documentary? A Wiki ‘Edit-a-thon’ event? A theater performance or a TED Talk? A documentary film festival? A carbon-free initiative, a soil samples collection or a Soil Doctors training? Share your event on the WSD e-map!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/world-soil-day\/worldwide-events\/en\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Global Symposium on Salt-affected Soils, 20-22 October 2021<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A digital success! With over 5 500 registered participants from more than 180 countries, the GSAS21 held on 20-22 October 2021 succeeded in catalyzing efforts to prevent, mitigate and adapt to soil salinization and sodification – a fast-growing threat to our planet\u2019s soils. More than 100 major media outlets picked up the news. Discussions focused on how policy and scientific evidence can be translated into concrete actions to sustainably manage salt-affected soils (SAS) to nurture food security, ecosystems\u2019 health and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout 20 hours of interactive plenary and parallel sessions, a total of 70 presentations and 58 scientific posters illustrated the most recent studies and testimonies on SAS. A poster contest was a hit, gathering over 70,000 votes. Congratulations also to the winners of the photo contest on soil salinization. The GSAS21 Outcome document \u201cHalt salinization, boost soil productivity\u201d and the “Proceedings” will be published soon.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/events\/global-symposium-on-salt-affected-soils\/en<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From Global Soil Partnership Newsletter No. 33, November 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Global\u00a0map of Salt-affected soils (GSASmap) V1.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On 20 October 2021 FAO\u2019s GSP launched the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Global Map of Salt-Affected Soils<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, a country-driven effort to map salinity and sodicity which is a key tool for halting\u00a0salinization\u00a0and boosting productivity. The map estimates that there are more than 833 million hectares of Salt-affected soils (SAS) around the globe (8.7% of the planet). Most of them can be found in naturally arid or semi-arid environments in Africa, Asia and Latin America. However, the map also shows that between 20 to 50 percent of irrigated soils in all continents are too salty, meaning over 1.5 billion people worldwide face significant challenges in growing food due to soil degradation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Download the flyer:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/documents\/card\/en\/c\/cb7247en<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/global-soil-partnership\/gsasmap\/en<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From Global Soil Partnership Newsletter No. 33, November 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Global Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Potential map<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Country-driven map on SOC sequestration potential in agricultural soils released on 8 September 2021.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

FAO has launched practical tools to encourage soil organic carbon sequestration. FAO Director-General, QU Dongyu says: “healthy soils are crucial for sustainable agri-food systems”. The Global Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration Potential Map (GSOCseq) allows for the estimation of topsoil soil organic carbon sequestration potential in agricultural areas under four soil management scenarios: a business as usual and three sustainable soil management scenarios. GSOCseq is one of the most cost-effective nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation. However, unlocking this potential relies on the establishment of strong mechanisms to monitor, report and verify (MRV) changes in SOC stocks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/soils-portal\/data-hub\/soil-maps-and-databases\/global-soil-organic-carbon-sequestration-potential-map-gsocseq\/en\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From Global Soil Partnership Newsletter No. 33, November 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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GSBI submits position paper to the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention of Biological Diversity on the need to protect soil biodiversity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative Secretariat and Scientific Advisory Committee recently submitted a position paper to Executive Secretary of the UN Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, urging science policy officials at the UN CBD to protect, restore, and promote soil biodiversity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From GSBI Newsletter \u2013 Nov\/Dec 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Changes in the relative abundance of fungal functional groups and dominant taxa due to soil warming are associated with losses in total soil carbon<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Global warming poses major challenges to the health and functioning of forests, with the direction and strength of such effects on forest ecosystem processes such as carbon cycling remaining uncertain. The authors built upon previous research in temperate deciduous forests and assessed changes in the diversity and composition of soil fungi following soil warming. Since fungal responses to warming have been previously shown to be associated with changes in soil chemistry, a secondary objective was to assess key soil chemical properties and examine any relationships between soil fungi and soil properties.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org\/blog-beneath-our-feet\/2021\/10\/31\/changes-in-the-relative-abundance-of-fungal-functional-groups-and-dominant-taxa-due-to-soil-warming-are-associated-with-losses-in-total-soil-carbon<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From GSBI Newsletter \u2013 Nov\/Dec 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In September 2021, the EU published the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>EU Mission “Soil Deal for Europe.”<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0The EU Missions are initiatives that promise concrete solutions to pressing environmental issues by 2030. Please see the following documents on the “Soil Deal for Europe.” Details on the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>communications from the Commission on European Missions<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>implementation strategies<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0are available online.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/info\/research-and-innovation\/funding\/funding-opportunities\/funding-programmes-and-open-calls\/horizon-europe\/missions-horizon-europe\/soil-health-and-food_en<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From GSBI Newsletter \u2013 Nov\/Dec 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Land degradation debt data<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We provide data for global land degradation in a \u2018debt\u2019 based approach. Environmental Debt is the difference between the natural potential condition and the current condition. Naturally, there could be 4.6 Gha of tree cover but currently there are only 3.2 Gha (Global tree cover debt is 1.4 Gha). The natural rate of soil erosion would be 10 Gt per year, but currently, it is 36 Gt (debt is 26 Gt \u2013 rising). Above-ground biomass would be naturally 871 Gt C, but currently, it is only 601 Gt C (debt 270 Gt C). Below-ground carbon, naturally, there would be 899 Gt C, but currently, there are only 863 Gt C (Debt 36 Gt C). This study contributes to the developments towards an improvement of Land Degradation Methodologies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu\/content\/land-degradation-debt<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From ESDAC Newsletter No 136 (November 2021)]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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EU Soil Strategy for 2030: reaping benefits of healthy soils for people, food, nature and climate<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The new EU Soil Strategy sets out a framework and concrete measures for the protection, restoration and sustainable use of soils, in synergy with other European Green Deal policies. It also sets a vision and objectives to achieve healthy soils by 2050 and announces a new Soil Health Law by 2023. Key actions include: the promotion of Sustainable Soil Management, boosting the circular economy, restoration of degraded soils, prevent desertification, increase of research, the monitoring of soil and associated data collection, mitigation and adaption in relation to Climate change and the mobilisation of societal engagement and financial resources<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/environment\/publications\/eu-soil-strategy-2030_en<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From ESDAC Newsletter No 136 (November 2021)]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Copper accumulation and export in European vineyard soils<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Copper-based fungicides are used in European (EU) vineyards to prevent fungal diseases. Soil physicochemical properties locally govern the variation of the total copper content in vineyards. Using a machine learning model, a study found that the main variables to predict the Cu distribution in EU vineyards are precipitation, aridity and soil organic carbon. The estimated average net accumulation and net export of Cu in topsoil in European vineyards are respectively 24.8 and 0.29 kg Cu per ha.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Data:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu\/content\/copper-distribution-topsoils<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From ESDAC Newsletter No 136 (November 2021)]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Conferences, Meetings and Workshops<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Due to the Corona pandemic and ensuing travel restrictions most of the events planned for 2020 had to be cancelled or postponed. This continued to some extent in 2021. For a current list of upcoming events, please consult the IUSS website:\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/meetings-events\/<\/u><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2021<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2nd International Soil Judging Workshop<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

November 29th – December 3rd, 2021, online, in Spanish<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Register:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/cutt.ly\/aRoi7Sp<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Programme:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>soil_judging_programme_english.jpg<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Underestimated Role of Soil Animal Diversity in Bioturbation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

December 2, 2021, 8-9:30am MT, 4-5:30pm CET, 3-4:30pm UK, webinar<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Register at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/1616367449675\/WN_qTER9j70Si2UWdotxM-nug<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From GSBI Newsletter \u2013 Nov\/Dec 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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WSD 2021 Global Ceremony by FAO<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3 December 2021, 12:30 – 13:30 CET, online<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The WSD ceremony will be held virtually with the participation of Dr Qu Dongyu – FAO Director-General and thousands of soil enthusiasts. Artistic performances and keynotes will animate the ceremony. The winners of the Glinka World Soil Prize and King Bhumibol WSD award will also be announced. The winners of the Contest for Children on Soils will be announced by Laura Bertha Reyes S\u00e1nchez, President International Union of Soil Sciences. An interactive quiz will put your knowledge of salt-affected soils to the test.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/world-soil-day\/worldwide-events\/fao-hq-event\/en\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From Global Soil Partnership Special announcement No. 35, November 2021]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Launch of the\u00a0International Network on Soil Biodiversity\u00a0(NETSOB)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3 Dec. 2021, virtual event<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

FAO and its Global Soil Partnership are now committed to start with the implementation of the recommendations of the GSOBI21 Outcome Document, \u201cKeep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity\u201d and support the International Initiative for the Sustainable Use and Management of Soil Biodiversity. One of the key recommendations of the Outcome Document is the establishment of the International Network on Soil Biodiversity (NETSOB). The NETSOB aims to bring soil biodiversity experts and existing initiatives together to become the critical mass that contributes to the implementation of the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory (GLOSOB). The NETSOB will be open to scientists, researchers, international organizations, institutions, decision makers, farmers, and any other relevant stakeholders with expertise in the assessment, mapping, monitoring and sustainable use of soil biodiversity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Agenda:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/GSP\/NETSOB\/NETSOB_agenda_2.pdf<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Registration:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/fao.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tJ0qduGuqD8qGNPABuIkyRiuN7vfckV0yrbg<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Registration form for working groups:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd7PPniiRSUt6KJ9dMN2R0M0G0YFH_VUi8vZp-kgML9jbC04g\/viewform<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Concept note:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/GSP\/NETSOB\/NETSOB_Concept_note.pdf<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.fao.org\/global-soil-partnership\/resources\/events\/detail\/en\/c\/1452193\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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4th Mexican Soil Judging Contest<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

December 4, 2021, online, in Spanish<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Register:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/cutt.ly\/oRooqrx<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Invitation:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>soil_judging_invitation_english.jpg<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2022<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Winter School<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainable land management and Earth Critical Zone (ECZ): a journey from ECZ characterization, modelling and Geospatial Decision Support Systems<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

14-18 February 2022, Portici Royal Palace (Portici, Napoli, Italy)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This winter school aims at developing basic knowledge about (i) understanding and processing ECZ data as acquired by field observation, lab analysis and remote sensing techniques. This includes raster, vector data and datacube technologies, (ii) ECZ modelling such as water flows and pollutants transport in the vadose zone-soil-plant-atmosphere system, crop growth, land take, etc., and (iii) developing WEBGIS or S-DSS applications by using data-modelling pipelines.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>www.landsupport.eu<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Save our soils: Decision-supporting tools towards SDG’s policy implementation<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

27-28 April 2022, Portici Royal Palace (Portici, Napoli, Italy)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Aim: Recent progress in Geospatial modelling and Geospatial Decision Support Systems promises to deliver smart operational land planning and management tools for supporting land sustainability policies from small to large areas such as required by SDGs and New Green Deal.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This conference aims at bringing together current research on this topic. This may include the findings from the H2020 LANDSUPPORT project as well as other International, European and national projects (e.g. Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, LIFE+).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Additional information will be provided in due course.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>www.landsupport.eu<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

International seminar Soil and water conservation under changing climate in Northern and high-altitude conditions<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4-6 May 2022, \u00c5s, Norway<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The objective of the seminar is to bring new knowledge on soil and water conservation under changing climate in Northern or high- altitude conditions\u00a0(cold climate). Climate change is expected to bring changes in precipitation, rainfall, frozen soils, snowmelt conditions, drought periods and extreme weather that will affect runoff and hydrological pathways in the agricultural landscape. Also, soil functions and soil health will face new challenges. These changes will influence losses of nutrients and erosion processes- and put pressures on the need of efficient measures.\u00a0 Best\u00a0farming and\u00a0management practices must be revised and developed to expected changes in climate. The seminar will also address monitoring, modelling and development of planning tools for\u00a0analysing\u00a0effects and planning for adaptation measures.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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