Innovations to re-carbonize soils, improve soil health and enhance water use efficiency take centre stage at the Science and Innovation Forum

19 October 2023, 9:00-10:30 (CEST), FAO headquarters and online.

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The four days of the Global Symposium on Soils and Water have been packed with remarkable discussions and presentations. FAO and its Global Soil Partnership are grateful for the active participation of over 2,000 participants.

FAO: Prioritize soil and water conservation in all international agendas

The Global Soil Partnership (GSP) has been working towards the reduction of cadmium in cocoa beans since December 2021 at the NICOLE LATAM General Assembly. This has been a collaborative effort involving experts from the GSP, NICOLE LATAM and Ekos Brazil. This joint project has been dedicated to developing and implementing tools and guidelines for the prevention and remediation of soil pollution. Specifically, the aim of the project was to assess and propose mitigation measures for the presence of cadmium in cocoa beans based on conceptual models developed for the Eastern Lowlands (Trinidad and Tobago) and the State of Manabí (Ecuador).