Healthy World Soil Day 2013 !
Soil is a finite natural resource. On a human time-scale it is non-renewable. However, despite the essential role that soil plays for human livelihoods, worldwide there is increasing degradation of soil resources
Recognizing the importance of soils, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), in 2002, proposed the 5th of December as World Soil Day. Under the framework of the Global Soil Partnership and with the unanimous support of FAO members, the 37th FAO Conference endorsed 5th December as World Soil Day and requested the UN General Assembly for its final endorsement. The soils community is currently facing an important opportunity as soils are in the global discussions. Let’s do not miss this opportunity and let’s promote the sustainable management of this precious resource. Let us celebrate Healthy World Soil Day!
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Similarly, satellite events also took place in other countries :
Berlin, Germany
Weltbodentag : Veranstaltungen
Brussels, Belgim
Wereldbodemdag Agribex : Agenda
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
World Soil Day, Healthy and Productive Soils : Agenda
Hyderabad, Pakistan
World Soil Day, A day dedicated to Soils in Pakistan : Information
Press release in Pakistan on the event: Daily Times | The Frontier Post | One Pakistan | Zarai-Media | Silobreaker | Sindh Express]
La Havana, Cuba
Día Mundial del suelo : Actividades | Nota
Paris, France
Journée mondiale des sols : Agenda | Carton d'invitation
Roma, Italy
Presentazione del libro "L'insostenibile consumo di suolo" : Informazione | Registration | Legambiente
San José, Costa Rica
Día Mundial del suelo : Agenda | Invitación