Highlights
In commemoration of the International Year of Soils 2015 (IYS), the Costa Rican Social Protection Board (la Junta de Protección Social) and postal service (Correos de Costa Rica) have collaborated to issue a national lottery dedicated to the Year.
21/07/2015
Do you have an idea for a short film to report or inspire others on soils?
16/07/2015
Event co-sponsored by the Permanent Representative of Peru will showcase the connection between soils and quinoa production.
14/07/2015
Member countries, non-governmental organizations, academic scholars, civil society groups and international organizations met in FAO headquarters from 22- 24 June.
01/07/2015
New book on the importance of management of mountain soils
24/06/2015
Healthy soils provide the largest store of terrestrial carbon
23/06/2015
Member countries during the 39th FAO Conference unanimously endorsed the new World Soil Charter
17/06/2015
Biodiversity expert Claire Chenu and soil fertility expert Tekalign Mamo officially appointed International Year of Soils special ambassadors
11/06/2015
India’s Minister for Agriculture in talks with FAO Director-General
09/06/2015