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Representatives of the Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN) were invited to the 17th International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis (ISSPA) to present and share with the international scientific community the main achievements of the network over recent years, as well as to highlight the main needs of soil laboratories worldwide.
FAO's Land and Water Division (NSL) and its Global Soil Partnership (GSP) Secretariat are currently seeking qualified candidates for a number of profiles with different specializations.
Deadline: 27 April 2023
Farmers in Eastern Uganda will now have access to soil testing services, enabling them to determine the most suitable inputs, thanks to an assortment of modern laboratory equipment provided by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
GSP Partners, don't miss the chance to showcase your work and initiatives related to soil health and management at the upcoming Eleventh Session of the Global Soil Partnership Plenary Assembly. Express your interest in organizing a side event and be a part of the Soil Partners' day.
Submit your application (by 7 May 2023)
The salinization and sodification of agricultural land is increasing due to climate change, water shortages, and unsustainable farming practices. Forecasts indicate a 23 percent increase in global drylands by the end of the 21st century. Moreover, 80 percent of this increase will occur in developing nations (European Commission, 2018). Furthermore, UN-Water has estimated that 27 percent of the world’s population (1.9 billion people) endure severe water shortages. This figure has been predicted to increase by 42-68 percent (2.7-3.2 billion people) by 2050 (WWAP/UN-Water, 2018). These projections indicate that salt-affected soils can expand greatly by the end of the 21st century, obliging more farmers to modify their farming strategies in order for their land to remain productive in the context of water shortage and soil salinity. The International Network of Salt-Affected Soils (INSAS) will meet in Uzbekistan (Tashkent/Nukus) to address these important topics and build stronger linkages between science, policy, and farmers. The event is organized by FAO's Global Soil Partnership (GSP), the sub-regional Eurasian Soil Partnership (EASP), FAO country office in Uzbekistan together with the World Bank and the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS).