Taking care of soils since 1924: introducing the IUSS Centennial Celebration | 3 May 2024 - FAO HQ
The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) was founded in 1924 in Rome at Villa Lubin within the International Institute of Agriculture. This international organization, promoted by David Lubin, passed its assets, library and mandate to FAO after 1945.
Now, a century later, the IUSS is preparing to celebrate its centenary in Florence, from 19 to 21 May. Over three days, the event will feature conferences addressing the pressing needs of civil society in the fields of agriculture, forestry, the environment, urban planning, energy, education and more. Thousands of scientists will converge from all over the world to take part in these discussions.
Titled “Taking care of soils since 1924: introducing the IUSS Centennial Celebration”, this prelude to the IUSS centennial serves multiple purposes. The event aimed to raise awareness of the essential role of soils in sustaining our planet, highlight the growing demand for soil science in the development of effective policies, and provide a preview of the forthcoming centenary festivities.
This event, supported by international and italian Institutions introduces the Centennial Congress, raising awareness on the importance of soil for the life of our planet and on the ever-growing need of soil sciences for effective policies.
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