Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN)

To strengthen the quality and consistency of soil analysis worldwide by connecting soil laboratories and building laboratory capacity through standardized practices, training, and multi-level collaboration.

• Facilitate the establishment of global, regional, and national networks to connect soil laboratories, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing;
• Develop harmonized Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines to ensure the comparability and consistency of soil data across different soil laboratories;
• Strengthen soil laboratory capacity by providing targeted training programs focused on equipment management, staff expertise, and good laboratory practices to ensure the generation of reliable data;
• Monitor soil laboratories' needs and capacities by conducting proficiency testing at different scales; and
• Raising awareness of the importance of soil laboratory capacity and soil analysis quality.

Registering your soil laboratory with GLOSOLAN offers the opportunity to:

• Connect with other laboratories locally, regionally and globally;
• Participate in GLOSOLAN proficiency testing;
• Receive training on topics such as internal and external quality control, health and safety, standard operating procedures, soil spectroscopy, use and maintenance of equipment and more;
• Stay informed about GLOSOLAN and regional events as well as the release of new documents and training materials; and
• Raising awareness of the importance of soil laboratory capacity and soil analysis quality.

All soil laboratories are welcome to join GLOSOLAN and its Regional Soil Laboratory Networks (RESOLANs).

To register, please complete the application form (available in English, Español and Français). Once your application is processed, your laboratory will be added to the interactive map.

Upon registration, your laboratory will receive a letter of registration. Please note these documents DO NOT certify the proficiency of laboratories in soil analysis  and cannot be used to state that a laboratory is certified under GLOSOLAN or has demonstrated proficiency in soil analysis. It also does not authorize you to act on behalf of FAO or its Global Soil Partnership (GSP) in any capacity.

GLOSOLAN Chair and vice-Chair

The Chair of the network is appointed during the GLOSOLAN annual meeting. The Chair serves a two-year term following election, which may be extended for a second term by decision of GLOSOLAN. Whenever possible, the Chair is supported in all activities and responsibilities by a Vice-Chair.

2025–2027

2023–2025

2021 - 2023

The Chair and vice-Chair are supported in all their activities by the GLOSOLAN Steering Committee and the GLOSOLAN coordinators from the Global Soil Partnership Secretariat.

GLOSOLAN Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is composed of the GLOSOLAN Chair, Vice-Chair, GLOSOLAN coordinators and up to five advisors. Members are nominated to ensure a balanced representation of regions, gender and expertise. The term lasts two years and is extendable to a second term.

2023–2025

2021–2023

GLOSOLAN Technical Committee

The Technical Committee is composed of no more than twenty 20 members, with at least one representative from each RESOLAN. Candidates will be selected by the GLOSOLAN coordinators, the GLOSOLAN Chair and Vice-Chairs, and the RESOLAN Chairs based on their knowledge, experience and technical competence in GLOSOLAN's  areas of work as well as their commitment to GLOSOLAN and the time they can dedicate to this role. The term of the GLOSOLAN Steering Committee is two years, extendable to a second term.

2025 - 2027

2021 - 2023