World Soil Day 2023; December 5th.

FORUM:“Soil and Water: a source of life.” World Soil Day 2023. The campaign aim to raise awareness on the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agriood systems. WSD is a unique global platform that not only celebrates soils but also an occasion to empower and engage citizens around the world to improve soil health. Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link between soil and water. Over 95% of our food originates from these two fundamental resources. Soil and water are vital for nutrient absorption by plants, binds our ecosystems together. This symbiotic relationship is the foundation of our agricultural systems. However, in the face of climate change and human activity, our soils are being degraded, putting excessive pressure on our water resources. Erosion disrupts the natural balance, reducing water infiltration and availability for all forms of life. Sustainable soil management practices, such as minimum tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping, improve soil health, reduce erosion and pollution, and enhance water infiltration and storage. These practices also preserve soil biodiversity, improve fertility, and contribute to carbon sequestration, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change. Follow the conversations with the hashags: #worldSoilDay, #5December, #soilandwater, #soil.

EVENTS: On December 5th, from 12:30 – 14:00 CET at the Sheikh Zayed Center will be held a symposium to mark the Observance of World Soil Day 2023. Together, let’s pave the way for a future where soil and water are sustainably managed to continue to be the steadfast guardians of our environment and climate. Register to Participate and Get the Agenda Programe of the World Soil Day 2023 Ceremony. The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), during the COP28 in Dubai, Emirates Arab States will held a workshop entitled “Forests, Food, Carbon and Climate’’. Soil, often overlooked, is a strategic tool to improve climate resilience, food security, carbon capture and storage, and a highly biodiverse asset for all who walk upon it. Watch the FAO World Soil Day 2023 Live ceremony event!

STATEMENTS: Key messages World Soil Day 2023 (5 December) – Soil and water, a source of life.

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