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WORLD SOIL DAY CONTESTS - EDITION 2023
GET INVOLVED!
The success of the World Soil Day depends on you and everyone's involvement! During the second half of the year, the World Soil Day campaign is marked by a number of events, actions and initiatives to raise awareness of the potentials and challenges for sustainable soil management, facilitate dialogue among actors and promote innovative solutions for nurturing cooperation on soil. A general engagement, both individual and collective, is required for disseminating knowledge and awareness of the value of the soil beneath our feet at local, national and international scales.
PHOTO CONTEST
DEADLINE: 20 NOVEMBER 2023
FAO's GSP is inviting photographers, occasional or professional, to join the photo contest on soil and water. The photos should illustrate any of those aspects: Promote environmental awareness; educate about soil and water issues, advocate sustainable practices, foster artistic expression and inspire action.
POSTER DRAWING CONTEST FOR KIDS
DEADLINE: 20 NOVEMBER 2023
FAO's GSP is calling children and teens, from ages 5 to 14, living all around the world, to use their imagination and create a poster by kids for kids that illustrates how healthy soil and clean water are key in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
BOOK CONTEST FOR CHILDREN
DEADLINE: 20 NOVEMBER 2023
FAO's GSP and the IUSS are inviting soil scientists and designers to team up and submit their freestyle book proposal for children based on the WSD 2023 motto: "Soil and water: a source of life". The book is intended for children between 6 and 11 years old.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROPOSALS
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