Soil salinization is one of the major forms of soil degradation identified in the Eurasian region that hinders sustainable development and the achievement of food security. Concerted and coordinated efforts are needed to increase the sustainable management of saline soils, involving different stakeholders and countries in the region. This includes the need to master advanced technologies and sharing accumulated experience in managing saline soils for wider application to not only manage saline soils, but also prevent soil salinization. 

World’s most comprehensive map showing the amount of carbon stocks in the soil launched

Knowing our soils will help manage them in a sustainable way, unlock their potentials for mitigating and adapting to climate change and ensure sufficient food production for present and future generations.

Global Soil Partnership Newsletter

With World Soil Day 2017 approaching fast, the GSP Secretariat and partners are geared up to help create change by providing the soil community with tools and activities for an unforgettable celebration that will create a global buzz.

Forced migration that has plagued the world for the past years shows no sign of relenting. A new art installation featuring soils appears in FAO today and adds another dimension to the far reach of the issue of migration.