{"id":752,"date":"2023-10-26T10:03:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T08:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/?p=752"},"modified":"2023-10-26T10:21:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T08:21:45","slug":"iuss-alert-179","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/alert\/iuss-alerts-2017-2020\/iuss-alert-179\/","title":{"rendered":"IUSS Alert 179 (May 2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

IUSS Presidential Elections 2020 \u2013 last reminder on call for nominations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The election of the next President of the IUSS is due this year. The appointment of the President represents a total of six years commitment to the Union by serving two years each as President-Elect (2021\/22), President (2023\/24) and Past-President (2025\/26). The Standing Committee on Presidential Elections has defined the respective procedure and the guidelines. Nominations should be made by two accomplished, highly-respected senior soil scientists.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Full nomination documentation should be submitted electronically to Prof. Dr. Rainer Horn (Email:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>rhorn@soils.uni-kiel.de<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>) by\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>June 1, 2020<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>. A copy should also be sent to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>iuss@umweltbundesamt.at<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Procedure and guidelines:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/president_election_full_info_2020.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Soil Science Annual – news<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Soil Science Annual journal is a continuation of the \u201cRoczniki Gleboznawcze\u201d \u2013 the journal of the Soil Science Society of Poland first published in 1950. Soil Science Annual is a quarterly publishing original papers, review papers and short communications devoted to a broad spectrum of issues relating to the soil environment. The journal is published in the open access system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.soilsa.com\/en<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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

GEO-BON call for proposals \u2013 deadline 5 June 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The GSBI is a proud partner of the Soil Biodiversity Observation Network (Soil BON) and their efforts to make soil biological and ecosystem observations available for researchers and policy-makers. Perhaps you might find some aspect of soil biodiversity to be incorporated in this Call for Proposals. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Each grant recipient will receive:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Up to US$100k in financial funding for up to one year
\n\u2022 Up to US$100k in Azure credits for up to three years
\n\u2022 Support resources through the AI for Earth grants program, including technical advice and online Azure training materials
\n\u2022 New: Esri software, data, and training to extend the creation, analysis, and open sharing of spatial data<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more on Soil BON:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/geobon.org\/bons\/thematic-bon\/soil-bon\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

More information on the grant:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/geobon.org\/geo-bon-microsoft-ebvs-on-the-cloud\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0or contact\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>info@geobon.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From GSBI note, dated 27 May 2020]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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COVID-19 Global Science Portal<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The ISC has launched an online hub for scientific commentary and analysis on responses to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic from its community of members and partners. The virus outbreak, and responses to it, have focused attention worldwide on the interaction between science, experts, society, policy making and politics, and have highlighted the vital importance of international scientific collaboration and open, accessible and reliable sources of information. The ISC’s portal shares scientific commentary and analysis and provides access to information on various initiatives, highlighting the scale and scope of response, and encouraging ISC members and partners to collaborate and share best practices during this global emergency.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The ISC continues to collect inputs from community members and partners to populate the Global Science Portal with the latest scientific debates and institutional responses to the pandemic. Do continue to send your new initiatives and any updates on your current activities to be featured on the Portal.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/council.science\/covid19\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From: The latest from the International Science Council, March & April 2020]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the following two items were posted on the COVID-19 Global Science Portal:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The article\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Soil science beyond COVID-19<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0written by IUSS Past President Rattan Lal, published in the Journal of Soil Science and Water Conservation, appears on the portal under the tab “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/council.science\/covid19\/scientific-debates\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Download the article:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.jswconline.org\/content\/jswc\/early\/2020\/04\/22\/jswc.2020.0408A.full.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The section Member Unions and Associations features under International Union of Soil Sciences Rattan Lal\u2019s quarterly viewpoint reminding the international community about the \u201cOne Health\u201d concept: the health of soil, plants, animals, people and environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/council.science\/covid19\/institutional-responses\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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New edition of soil property estimates for the world with associated web platform released (SoilGrids250m)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Since the sneak preview on World Soil Day 2019, ISRIC – World Soil Information has been finalizing a new set of soil property maps for the world (SoilGrids250m), incorporating comments from many experts and organizations. Numerous improvements were implemented since publication of the `2017 version\u2019, making this a completely new product. The GIS layers can be accessed using various services.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.isric.org\/explore\/soilgrids\/faq-soilgrids#How_can_I_access_SoilGrids<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The newly released webtool\u00a0(<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/soilgrids.isric.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>) offers visualization, querying and download facilities for enhanced user experience.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.isric.org\/news\/new-edition-soil-property-estimates-world-associated-web-platform-released-soilgrids250m<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Participate in the photo & video contest on soil biodiversity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Competitors can submit either HD pictures or short videos\/time-lapse on soil biodiversity and win a cash prize of USD$ 500.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Submission closes: 30 June 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.fao.org\/about\/meetings\/soil-biodiversity-symposium\/contest\/en\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From: GSP Special Announcement No. 24 | 29 April 2020]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Share your insights on Soil Biodiversity<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You are welcome to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>share your insights<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0with soil biodiversity top experts and contribute to the discussion on current knowledge gaps, challenges and opportunities to protect\u00a0soil biodiversity across the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfUBQbYoY9uQL0acJ_AYM6-yXdEqR_pI26pObXWcXPelBILBw\/viewform<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From: GSP Special Announcement No. 24 | 29 April 2020]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Soil biodiversity and a sustainable future<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Humanity is transforming our world in unprecedented ways, including ways that are likely to impact humanity\u2019s ability to thrive in the future. Recognition of the need to sustain life on Earth, both human and non-human, has led to global agreements to guide actions now for a better future. These agreements include the Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by member nations of the United Nations (UN) in 2015, and an emerging Biodiversity Strategic Plan for 2030 to carry forward the UN Convention on Biodiversity\u2019s strategic plan for 2020.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.globalsoilbiodiversity.org\/blog-beneath-our-feet\/2020\/4\/14\/soil-biodiversity-and-a-sustainable-future<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

[From: GSBI Newsletter – May 2020]<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Floods, Droughts & The Soil<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Turning soils into sponges: Opportunities to reduce flood and drought risks. You may think that the common factor between drought and flood in many places in Kenya is water, especially lately. Other than the lack or abundance of rain, the major reason for droughts and floods is the soil\u2019s health status and its inability to absorb, store and release water.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/cropnuts.com\/floods-drought-soil-relationship\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Farmers measuring more to boost efficiencies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Farmers are taking an increasingly measured approach to their grassland and manure management, helping to cut costs and improve efficiencies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A new survey carried out by the organisers of the Grassland & Muck Event \u2013 the third such survey since 2011 \u2013 has revealed that more farmers are analysing inputs and outputs, enabling them to better target management decisions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.agri-hub.co.uk\/2020\/05\/farmers-measuring-more-to-boost-efficiencies\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Soils Store Huge Amounts of Carbon, Warming May Unleash It<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Higher temperatures and wetter weather may spur soil microbes to release more carbon into the atmosphere.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/soils-store-huge-amounts-of-carbon-warming-may-unleash-it\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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

The outbreak of the Corona virus is clearly a rapidly evolving situation. The organizers of the meetings listed below are constantly reviewing the situation in the light of global and country-specific advice to inform decisions to minimize the additional risks to attendees, their communities and those living in the meeting\u2019s host country.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The IUSS will also continue to monitor the situation, and advise that prior to attending meetings our members review up to date information from their country\u2019s government, the WHO and from the host country to ensure that everyone\u2019s health and wellbeing remains a priority.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

8th Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3-5 June 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual format (Zoom) from 12:00 to 14:30 pm CEST<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.fao.org\/global-soil-partnership\/about\/plenary-assembly\/eight-session-2020\/en\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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School of Soil Biodiversity and Bioindication XII cycle<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SOIL MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY IN THE ERA OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INTENSIFICATION<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

16-18 June, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Online event<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Registration deadline: 5 June 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1<\/span><\/span><\/span>st<\/span><\/span><\/sup><\/span>\u00a0announcement:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/1st_announc_remote_last.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Download:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/registration_form_sissbiobioschool2020.docx<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2nd Summerschool \u201cCertificate in Archaeological Soil Micromorphology and Phytolith Analysis\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3-8 August 2020, Brussels, Belgium<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed to 2021, dates will be announced soon!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like to stay updated, please send an email to\u00a0.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Summer School – Certificate in Archaeological Soil Micromorphology and Phytolith Analysis – Formation Continue<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2020 Soil Biology Lab Skills Course<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

31 August 2020 to 4 Sept. 2020, Wageningen University, Netherlands<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from June 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Deadline for registration: 27 February 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>www.wur.eu\/lab-skills-course<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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WRB Workshop Summer 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

20-25 Sept. 2020, Toru\u0144, Poland<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from June 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Regular fee payment deadline: 15 May 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/summerwrb\/home<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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IX National Symposium on Control of Soil Degradation and Recovery<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

30 Sept. 2020 to 2 Oct. 2020, Elche, Spain<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from May 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Deadline for abstract submission: 29 February 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/condegres.es<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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VI International Soil Classification Congress in 2020 in Mexico \u2013 new dates<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

11 – 20\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>8-16<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0October 2020, Mexico<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Field Workshop – Cuatro Ci\u00e9negas-Quer\u00e9taro: October\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>8-13<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Congress – Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Quer\u00e9taro: October\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>14-16<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

XII International Workshop of Soil Classification Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Quer\u00e9taro: October\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>19-24<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

V International Course-Workshop of Soil Quality Indicators Campus UNAM-Juriquilla, Quer\u00e9taro: October\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>19-24<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Congress website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/iscc2020.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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GSS 2020 \u2013 4th Global Soil Security 2020 Conference – “Global Soil Security: Beyond the Soil to Human Health.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

12- 15 Oct 2020, Seoul, Korea<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from June 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Abstract submission deadline: July 13, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.globalsoilsecurity2020.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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International Conference Contaminated Sites 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

October 26-28, 2020, Trnava, Slovak Republic<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from June 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Abstract submission before March 20, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Conference website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/contaminated-sites2020.sazp.sk\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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SUSTREM2020 Conference – Empowering Sustainable Land Management for the Future<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

29-30 October 2020, Cape Town, South Africa<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed to Oct 2021!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/nicola-org.com\/save-the-date\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2020 ASA, CSSA & SSSA Annual Meeting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

November 8-11, 2020, Phoenix, Arizona, USA<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Annual Meeting Theme: “2020: Translating Visionary Science to Practice”. In these confusing times where \u201cfake news\u201d is competing with facts, it has never been more important, nor more urgent, to develop the skills and tools needed to translate scientific knowledge for the public good and to do so with absolute transparency, clarity and 2020 Vision.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Abstract submission deadline: May 27 to receive the discounted rate, final deadline June 9, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.acsmeetings.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Cancelled meetings:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

PRSSS 2020 Soil ID Course<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9-11 June 2020, William’s Lake, British Columbia (BC), Canada<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Cancelled due to concern surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.prsss.ca\/events\/event\/2020-summer-soil-id-course-williams-lake\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

8th International Crop Science Congress<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

21-25 June 2020, Saskatoon, Canada<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Cancelled due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 global pandemic!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Congress website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.icsc2020.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

4th International Organic Phosphorus Workshop<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7-11 September 2020, Bj\u00f6rkliden, Sweden<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Cancelled!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.arcticcirc.net\/our-projects\/organic-phosphorus2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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

Global Symposium on Soil Biodiversity (GSOBI20)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2-4 February 2021, FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from June 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.fao.org\/global-soil-partnership\/resources\/highlights\/detail\/en\/c\/1263718\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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3rd ISMC Conference \u2013 Advances in Soil Systems Modeling<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

24-27 September 2020, Tianjin, China<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed to May 2021 due to the unpredictable safety conditions and travel restrictions under Covid-19!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Conference website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/soil-modeling.org\/ismc-conference\/ismc-conference<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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100 years of agricultural experimentation at the Faculty of Agriculture and Biology at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Warsaw<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

27-28 May 2021, Warsaw and Skierniewice, Poland<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from May 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Conference website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/sggw2020.pl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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17th International Clay Conference 2021 (17th-ICC) – New interfaces: bridging continents and cultures with clays<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

11-16 July, 2021, Istanbul, Turkey<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Call for thematic sessions: open until July 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Conference website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>www.icc.aipea.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Invitation letter:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/invitation_letter_of_17th_icc_2021.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2<\/span><\/span><\/span>nd<\/span><\/span><\/sup><\/span>\u00a0call for thematic sessions:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/icc2021_2._call_for_thematic_sessions.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Eurosoil 2020, Connecting people and soil<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

23- 27 August 2021, Geneva, Switzerland<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from Aug. 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-Program:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/media\/eurosoil_2020_pre-programm.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span>Early Bird Registrations deadline: 27 May 2021<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/eurosoil2020.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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1st International Joint Congress on \u201cSustainable Management of Cultural Landscapes in the context of the European Green Deal\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9-13 September 2021, Santo Stefano di Camastra, Italy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from October 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Deadline of abstract submission: 31 May 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact: Prof. Carmelo Dazzi,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>carmelo.dazzi@unipa.it<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.ecocycles.net\/essc2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Download:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>media\/2nd_circular_essc-eurecys_2020.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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International Symposium on Forest Soils (ISFS2020) – Forest Soils under Global Change: Processes, Biodiversity and Ecological Services<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

17-20 October 2021, Hangzhou, China<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from October 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Deadline for abstract and poster submission: May 30, 2021<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Conference website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/isfs2020.csp.escience.cn\/dct\/page\/1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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9th International Acid Sulfate Soils Conference – Acid Sulfate Soils: Progress, Policy and Prospects<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

November 21 to 26, 2021, Adelaide, Australia<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

!Postponed from Nov. 2020!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Abstract Submission and Conference Registration opens: 1st November, 2019<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Abstract Submission and Early Registration closes 1st February, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/biological.adelaide.edu.au\/acid-sulfate-soil\/iassc<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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For the complete list of upcoming events, please see the event calendar on the IUSS website:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.iuss.org\/meetings-events\/<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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New publications<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Soil Analysis: Recent Trends and Applications<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by Rakshit, A., Ghosh, S., Chakraborty, S., Philip, V., Datta, A. 1st ed. published by Springer 2020, 338 p. 104 illus., 80 illus. in color, ISBN 978-981-15-2039-6, price hardcover 159.99 \u20ac | \u00a3139.99 | $199.99; eBook: 128.39 \u20ac | \u00a3111.50 | $149.00.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Soil analysis is critically important in the management of soil-based production systems. In the absence of efficient methods of soil analysis our understanding of soil is pure guesswork. Ideally the pro-active use of laboratory analysis leads to more sustainable soil productivity. Unfortunately, most of the world\u2019s agriculture is still reactionary, waiting for obvious yield declines to occur before taking action to identify the reasons.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This book provides a synopsis of the analytical procedures used for soil analysis, discussing the common physical, chemical and biological analytical methods used in agriculture and horticulture. Written by experienced experts from institutions and laboratories around the globe, it provides insights for a range of users, including those with limited laboratory facilities, and helps students, teachers, soil scientists and laboratory technicians increase their knowledge and skills and select appropriate methods for soil analysis.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.springer.com\/gp\/book\/9789811520389<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Climate Change and Agriculture<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by Dr. Delphine Deryng. Published 28 April 2020 by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. 404 pages, ISBN-13: 9781786763204, price hardback \u00a3150.00. Also available as eBook (VitalSource).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It has been suggested that agriculture may account for up to 24% of the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) contributing to climate change. At the same time climate change is threatening to disrupt agricultural production. This collection reviews key research addressing this challenge.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Climate change is the biggest challenge agriculture faces. Part 1 of this collection reviews current research on the impacts of climate change on agriculture, such as the effects of increased temperatures, as well as the ways these impacts can be modelled. Part 2 assesses what we know about the contribution of agriculture to climate change, including the impacts of both crop and livestock production as well as land use. Part 3 surveys mitigation strategies to achieve a more \u2018climate-smart\u2019 agriculture such as the role of integrated crop-livestock and agroforestry systems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/shop.bdspublishing.com\/store\/bds\/detail\/workgroup\/3-190-84056<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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The Role of Agriculture in Climate Change Mitigation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

By Lucjan Pawlowski, Zygmunt Litwi\u0144czuk, Guomo Zhou. 1st Edition published by CRC Press on 28 May 2020, 136 Pages, 20 B\/W Illustrations, ISBN 9780367433727, price hardback GBP 74.39, eBook VitalSource 6 Month Rental GBP 46.50.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

According to IPCC reports, one of the greatest threats to the Earth ecosystems is climate change caused by the anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases, mostly carbon dioxide, mainly from the combustion of fossil fuels, cement production and land-use change which leads to an excessive temperature rise. Agriculture and forestry are responsible for quiet big emissions of greenhouse gases: CO2, CH4 and N2O, and have significant potential to reduce these emissions mainly through enhancement of CO2 absorption by terrestrial ecosystems. To evaluate the impact of agriculture on climate change, ruminant farming should be also taken into account.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through appropriate management of terrestrial ecosystems and animal husbandry are widely discussed in this book, which will be of interest to academics, professionals and policy makers in environmental sciences.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.routledge.com\/The-Role-of-Agriculture-in-Climate-Change-Mitigation\/Pawlowski-Litwinczuk-Zhou\/p\/book\/9780367433727<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Soil and Fertilizers – Managing the Environmental Footprint<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

By Rattan Lal. 1st Edition published by CRC Press on 27 May 2020, 358 Pages , 10 Color & 96 B\/W Illustrations, ISBN 9781138600072, price hardback GBP 124.00, , eBook VitalSource 6 Month Rental GBP 21.00.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This tome presents strategies to improve soil health by reducing the rate of fertilizer input while maintaining high agronomic yields.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is estimated that fertilizer use supported nearly half of global births in 2008. In a context of potential food insecurity exacerbated by population growth and climate change, the importance of fertilizers in sustaining the agronomic production is clear. However, excessive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious risks both to the environment and to human health.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Highlighting a tenfold increase in global fertilizer consumption between 2002 and 2016, the book explains the effects on the quality of soil, water, air and biota from overuse of chemical fertilizers. Written by an interdisciplinary author team, this book presents methods for enhancing the efficiency of fertilizer use and outlines agricultural practices that can reduce the environmental footprint.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.routledge.com\/Soil-and-Fertilizers-Managing-the-Environmental-Footprint\/Lal\/p\/book\/9781138600072?utm_source=crcpress.com&utm_medium=referral<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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KEYSOM Handbook on Methods “Soil Fauna: Key to soil organic matter dynamics and modelling”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Edited by Juan J. Jim\u00e9nez and Juliane Filser, Feb. 2020.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The KEYSOM handbook of methods as a deliverable of COST Action ES1406 is finally published. This manual will help to interested readers the different techniques that were used in the Action to address the role of soil organic matter and soil fauna.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read more:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>http:\/\/www.keysom.eu\/files\/resource\/document\/30\/Handbook_%20COST%20Action%20ES1406%20Soil%20fauna%202020.pdf<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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