During 20-24 March 2017, ITPS members convened its sixth working session at FAO HQ in Rome, Italy.

Symposium, report shine light on critical role of terrestrial carbon sinks

This 14-page document of voluntary nature and not legally binding, set out scientific principles and policy recommendations for the responsible governance of soils. The guidelines inform decision-making at higher levels and encourage implementation of sustainable soil management at regional/local level providing a basis on which States can build up their own strategies, policies, legislation. 

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The 2016 Laureate is the Colombian Instituto Geografico Agustin Codazzi (IGAC)