In a significant stride towards sustainable soil fertility management and enhancing farmer resilience, the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has started the implementation of the Global Soil Doctors Programme. This initiative is designed to build the capacity of farmers on sustainable soil management while supporting national governments and stakeholders in addressing the needs of their rural communities. The inception of the Global Soil Doctors Program in Laos, which started in September 2023, is the product of a collaborative effort between many stakeholders. The Department of Agricultural Land Management (DALaM), Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office (PAFO), District Agriculture and Forestry Office (DAFO), FAO Laos, and FAO's Global Soil Partnership have all joined hands and efforts in this endeavour

On 20 October 2023, the Food Agriculture of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Honduras convened in Rome to sign the project implementation agreement titled “Soil mapping for resilient agri-food systems in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa (SoilFER)”. This signing ceremony represents a significant stride towards improving agricultural practices and enhancing resilience in the country.

Agricultural production is the mainstay of Rwanda, with the majority of the country's population relying on agriculture for their livelihoods. In recent years, rapid population growth and limited potential farmland have led to tremendous pressure on soils. In Rwanda, unsustainable soil management practices have led to soil acidification and erosion, as well as a decline in crop yields and quality.

From 19 to 22 June, the tenth regional assembly of the Latin American and Caribbean Soil Partnership (ASLAC) was held. This event was of great importance for promoting resilient agri-food systems and healthy soils in the region. The Assembly brought together experts and leaders from 23 latin American countries committed to sustainable soil management, with the aim of establishing a comprehensive agenda to address the challenges and opportunities related to this vital resource.

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América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), al igual que otras regiones del mundo, afronta cada año el problema de los grandes incendios forestales. Este complejo fenómeno pone en riesgo la vida de personas y entornos sociales (poblaciones rurales, núcleos en la interfaz urbano-rural y servicios de extinción de incendios), además de afectar gravemente al medio ambiente, al desarrollo rural y a diferentes sectores de la economía local y regional.