International Network of Black Soils (INBS)
The International Network of Black Soils (INBS) aims to provide a knowledge sharing platform for countries with black soils to discuss both the common issues related to the conservation and sustainable management
of these soils and also the need to foster technical exchanges and cooperation. Launched in March 2017, with representatives from national soil institutions from Argentina, Brazil, China, the Russian Federation, and the United States of America
(USA), the INBS will enhance collaboration and identify relevant research gaps to be addressed in a global status report on the challenges of scaling up the sustainable use of black soils. Delegates from 18 countries signed the Harbin Communiqué
in 2018.
Functions, duties and more
The establishment of this network has the following objectives:
- To provide a platform for countries with black soils to discuss common issues related to the conservation and sustainable management of black soils;
- To develop a report on the global status, current productivity and challenges for black soils;
- To foster collaboration among countries with black soils towards the promotion of the sustainable use and management of black soils and to identify relevant research gaps;
- To serve as a platform for knowledge sharing and technical cooperation on black soils management.
Any partner of the FAO Global Soil Partnership can become a member of INBS. To become a partner of the Global Soil Partnership, please register through the online form and send an email to [email protected] and [email protected].
National institutions, academia, NGOs, civil society, farmer associations, and other stakeholders interested in participating in this joint action to achieve the sustainable and productive management of black soils are welcome to join this network.
Main activities
Latest publication
Global status of black soils
2022
Black soils are carbon-rich and highly fertile soils known as the world's food basket due to the variability of crops they sustain..
This was developed and submitted by fourteen INBS countries, and INBS coordinated the mapping process.
GBSmap - v1.0
Learn more about the GBS map
Events and working sessions
INBS agreed to advance science and technology of black soils management in the world
30/3
2023
4th meeting of the International Network on Black Soils
30/03/2023
The International Network of Black Soils (INBS) provides a platform for knowledge sharing for countries with black soils to discuss common issues related to the conservation and sustainable management of these soils and...
24/11
2023