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International Network of Soil Information Institutions
The International Network of Soil Information Institutions (INSII) consists of nationally mandated institutions and GSP partners working together to develop the Global Soil Information System (GLOSIS). These institutions possess the necessary technical expertise to create and exchange specific national soil information and data. Whether they are sub-national or national, regional or global, all institutions have the opportunity to join the INSII network and contribute to the collection and dissemination on the status of soil resources.
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INSII Working sessions
National Soil Information Institutions joined forces to create the first International Network of Soil Information Institutions and decided on the roadmap, roles and responsibilities for the execution of GSP Pillar 4.
First working session
FAO headquarters, Rome | 08 - 10 December 2015
The establishment of the International Network of Soil Information Institutions: strengthening of soil data and information is the goal of GSP Pillar 4.
Second working session
FAO headquarters, Rome | 24 - 25 November 2016
INSII discusses progress in the implementation of Pillar 4, which involves the GSOCmap, the development of the GLOSIS and SoilSTAT.
Third working session
FAO headquarters, Rome | 31 October - 01 November 2017
INSII discussed the quality assurance and quality check of the national GSOCmap products 2017 and Pillar 5 soil information modelling and harmonization of soil analysis.
Fourth working session
FAO headquarters, Rome | 06 - 08 November 2018
INSII debated on the implementation and the Technical Specifications of GLOSIS, GLOSIS Data Products, SoilSTAT, and CountrySIS Guidelines.
Fifth working session
FAO headquarters, Rome | 21 - 23 October 2019
During its annual meeting INSII monitors progress on Pillar 4 implementation. In particular the Global Soil Salinity and GSOC sequestration potential map were discussed. The draft concept note for GLOSIS and SOILSTAT were endorsed.
Sixth working session
FAO headquarters, Rome | 06 (only P4WG) 07 - 09 October 2020
INSII held its sixth working session online through the Zoom platform.
Seventh working session
FAO headquarters, Rome | 09 - 11 November 2021
INSII held its seventh working session online through the Zoom platform.
Eighth working session
Online | 01 - 03 November 2022
INSII will held its eighth working session online through the Zoom platform.
Ninth working session
Online | 07 - 09 November 2023
INSII will held its eighth working session online through the Zoom platform.