Opening of the Session

Election of Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and Rapporteur: for decision

Adoption of the Agenda: for decision

Adoption of the GSP Rules of Procedure: for decision

GSPPA I/2013/1

Nomination for, and establishment of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel of Soils (ITPS): for decision

GSPPA I/2013/2

Development of Plan of Actions for GSP Pillars: for information and decision

- Pillar 1: Promote sustainable management of soil resources.
- Pillar 2: Encourage investment, technical cooperation, policy, education awareness and extension in soils.
- Pillar 3: Promote targeted soil research and development focusing on identified gaps and priorities.
- Pillar 4: Enhance the quantity and quality of soil data and information.
- Pillar 5: Support harmonization of methods, measurements and indicators for sustainable soil management, with a national validation that takes into account the differences of production systems and ecosystems.

• Supporting documents to GSPPA I/2013/3

GSPPA I/2013/3

Regional Soil Partnerships: for information and decision

• Supporting documents to GSPPA I/2013/4

GSPPA I/2013/4

Financial status of the GSP: for information and decision  

GSPPA I/2013/5 

World Soil Day and International Year of Soils: for information and decision 

GSPPA I/2013/6

Development of a GSP roadmap: for information and decision

GSPPA I/2013/7

Any other matters