The event will provide an important platform for members to strengthen collaboration, share experiences on soil information systems and global mapping initiatives, and discuss INSII’s contribution to key GSP priorities such as SoilSTAT, the Global Soil Health Dashboard and the advancement of soil data for decision-making.

Participants will engage in invited talks, interactive discussions, and joint planning sessions aimed at driving progress on soil information governance, interoperability, and cross-network collaboration.

AGENDA TOPICS

INSII Governance and structure

• Endorsement of updated INSII ToRs and work plan

• Election of the INSII chair and steering committee

Strategic frameworks and global initiatives

• SoilSTAT: progress, role of INSII, and integration into national and regional reporting

• The Update on the GSP Action Framework Indicator System (ISAF): alignment of INSII activities

• The Global Soil Health Dashboard: interoperability with INSII datasets

Soil information systems and system governance

• Global Soil Information Systems (GloSIS): Working Group – launch and work plan

• GloSIS Data Model: progress, challenges, and ethical considerations

• National and Regional Soil Information Systems

• Using soil data from field to policy: decision support systems and farmer-level applications

• Integrating AI into Soil Information and Decision Support Systems (proof of concept and ethical considerations)

Cross-network synergies and knowledge exchange

• Joint Session: advancing cooperation with other GSP technical networks