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Cultivating Tomorrow
The fertilizer industry has the potential to be a global leader in showcasing sector-wide transformation through its ambition to sustainably feed the world. IFA has connected sustainability and innovation in our Cultivating Tomorrow conference. By showcasing pioneering startups and emerging innovations, this conference is designed to bridge the sustainability gap and create a prosperous future for people and planet. Join us in Barcelona to network with 200 Chief Sustainability Officers, Chief Innovation Officers, and Heads of R&D as well as Startups and Entrepreneurs.

Webinar | The Global Fertilizer and Soil Health Challenge: Advancing the soil health agenda in Kenya and Tanzania through soil knowledge exchange
In 2024, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) engaged Varda and CIFOR-ICRAF in a pilot initiative aimed at laying the groundwork to establish a collaborative and conducive framework to expand soil data, information, and knowledge availability in two countries: Kenya and Tanzania. The initiative identifies pathways to further advance and scale the exchange of data, information, and knowledge on soil among the research community, government actors and policy makers, private companies, and farmers across East Africa. The results of the pilot initiative will inform the way forward for scaling soil information systems across the African continent.
The initiative included a survey of existing soil health initiatives (27 Aug-30 Oct, 2024), two in-country workshops to develop user cases and validate the results of the survey (22-23 Oct, 2024 in Kenya; 24-25 Oct, 2024 in Tanzania), and a final analysis of the pilot results to document and map existing initiatives and outputs related to soil data and information service providers and users in Kenya and Tanzania to understand the current landscape and identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and integration (Jan 2025).
This webinar will present the results of the pilot, and offer the opportunity for key stakeholders to reflect and map the way forward for SISs in Africa.

British Society of Soil Science 2024 Annual Conference
The British Society of Soil Science 2024 Annual Conference will take place from Wednesday 4 – Friday 6 December in Cardiff. The overall conference theme is Sustainable Soils for People and Planet. The packed multi-disciplinary event spanning the built, natural environment and agricultural sectors, set at the Glamorgan Cricket Club in Cardiff, will provide delegates with a fantastic opportunity to see the latest research and developments within soil science.


International Science Festival | A webinar focused on the challenges we face with water worldwide
The "International Science Festival: Agriculture – Food - Environment" is back for its fourth edition, this year on the theme: "Water, from its sources to the ocean".
Find out all about scientists’ contributions to the global challenges of water risk management, the preservation of freshwater resources and marine ecosystem with 12 European and International experts.

4th EUSO Stakeholders Forum
The EUSO convenes its 4th Stakeholder Forum, an annual event organised by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) whose purpose is to actively engage and exchange with the soil community, from policy makers and scientists to local actors, civil society representatives and citizens. The 4th EUSO Stakeholders Forum will be an opportunity for anyone interested in soils to update and exchange on various themes including latest developments in soil policy and the state of soils in Europe and beyond.

The World Food Forum
The year-long activities of the World Food Forum culminate in an annual flagship event - a dynamic global platform that transcends boundaries, generations and sectors to transform the future of our agrifood systems. In 2024, the event will be held from 14 to 18 October at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, and online. It will bring together world experts, impassioned changemakers and visionary leaders of all ages around the theme: “Good food for all, for today and tomorrow”.

Second Young Soil Researchers Forum
The EU Soil Observatory (EUSO) provides an inclusive stage for participatory research in Europe and beyond. In 2021, at the first gathering of the EUSO Stakeholders Forum, young researchers were actively engaged through the establishment of the 1st Young Soil Researchers Forum (YSRF). Over 50 early-career scientists had the opportunity to present and discuss their findings and potential implications for policy development. This first edition resulted in the publication of the EUSO Young Soil Researchers Forum thematic issue in the European Journal of Soil Sciences.

Agroforestry Solutions for Salt-Affected Coastal Environments in Eastern Africa
Join us for the “Mozambican Saline Agriculture Research and practice” (MoSARP) project's kickoff webinar, focusing on agroforestry solutions to combat coastal land degradation in Eastern Africa. This event will gather experts and stakeholders to discuss current challenges, share knowledge, and lay the groundwork for future project phases.

Webinar: Advancements in Soil Health Monitoring for Ecosystem Restoration, Biodiversity, Food and Nutrition Security and Climate Action
Global EverGreening Alliance is hosting a webinar on 30 July 2024, 15h00 EAT.
Join the online event as Dr Winowiecki discusses advancements in monitoring soil health, land degradation and vegetation diversity, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

GLOSOLAN-Spectroscopy webinar | Unlocking the Science of Soil and Plant Diagnostics at CIFOR-ICRAF's State-of-the-Art Laboratory
During this webinar, participants will delve into the dynamic world of healthy soil, exploring its essential role in plant disease control, nutrient cycling, water filtration, and climate change mitigation.

Webinar: Partnerships and innovations for land and climate resilience
In celebration of World Environment Day 2024, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is excited to host a webinar titled, ‘Partnerships and Innovations for Land and Climate Resilience.’ This event will bring together researchers and practitioners from across Asia and Africa to discuss the critical role of collaborative efforts and cutting-edge solutions in promoting sustainable land management. Attendees will gain valuable insights into successful partnerships and ideas that are driving progress on environmental resilience. Join us to explore how collective action and innovations are shaping a more resilient future for our planet.

The 9th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter
This symposium will highlight the latest discoveries on soil organic matter and reinforce its importance in global decarbonization. SOM 2024 features plenary and keynote speeches by renowned scientists, contributed oral talks and posters by participants, awards for the top student contributions and exhibitions by publishers, technical service providers and soil organic matter advisors. Special sessions will be led by invited panelists to discuss the complex issues related to the management of soil organic matter for soil health and decarbonization, with a particular emphasis on the situation in Africa. As this is the first time this symposium takes place in Africa, SOM 2024 will be a unique opportunity to understand Africa's vital contribution to our shared global challenges.

Soil health for people and planet: Leveraging policy, integrating governance, exploring collaboration and increasing engagement to build a resilient, sustainable future
This session will contribute to increasing awareness of the need for soil health to be integrated into policy. It will bring together stakeholders from research, policy, development, associated organisations, and governments to discuss opportunities to engage and integrate soil health into policy at national and international levels. Delegates will have the chance to hear from and ask questions of the panel, to aid with knowledge exchange and raising awareness of best practice in soil health.

Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Sciences
The International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) will celebrate its foundation centennial in 2024 in cooperation with the Italian Soil Science Society (SISS). The event will empower the linkages with different disciplines, policymakers, stakeholders, institutions, and associations to effectively address civil society needs within agriculture, forestry, environment, urban planning, energy, education, and other societal issues.

Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit will be held to deliberate on Africa’s recent widespread decades-long decline in soil quality of farmland - a phenomenon that continues today and negatively impacts the agricultural production capacity and food security in the continent.

2024 CA4SH WEBINAR SERIES SESSION 3 - The road ahead for soil health action: Harnessing science & knowledge to scale monitoring and actionable data
Scaling soil health requires on-the-ground intervention into its physical, chemical and biological components. There are endless technologies available with which to do this, ranging from high-intensity to low-impact, and everywhere in between. Further, indigenous peoples have always been stewards of soil health and invaluable sources of knowledge of their local contexts. CA4SH comprises indigenous organisations, as well as several private sector soil technology organisations, research institutions and other stakeholders who are continually working towards enhancing soil health through a variety of interventions catered to different contexts and scales.
The second session of the CA4SH 2024 Webinar Series is dedicated to science and knowledge for scaling soil health and the stakeholders behind it.

GLOSOLAN-Spectroscopy webinar | Can we take vis-NIR spectroscopy to field to leverage digital soil mapping?
The application of visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy has demonstrated notable success within laboratory settings. However, its deployment in field conditions encounters several challenges. This webinar will delve into case studies that highlight both the hurdles and prospects of extending vis-NIR spectroscopy applications to field environments. Additionally, it will discuss how data obtained from such endeavours can be instrumental in advancing digital soil mapping.

UN Science-Policy-Business Forum Special Session Convened at the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)
The UN Science-Policy-Business Forum will convene a full-day agenda in support of the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) on 27 February 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Facilitated in a dynamic and interactive format, the UN-SPBF’s impactful program will feature ministers, star speakers, and visionaries from the business sector, governments, scientific institutions, and civil society. Its Special Sessions will concentrate on solution-driven thought leadership that aligns with UNEA’s theme – “effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution” – and the Executive Director’s Report.
The morning session will focus on Sector-Wide Transitions, looking at sustainable value chains in mining, the urban environment, the fashion industry and soil health. The afternoon session will focus on Financial and Economic Tools and Integrated Early Warning Systems.
Outcomes of the Special Session will inform ministerial consultations and the UN Environment Assembly.

Thematic Event 5 - Soil health from a forest land-use perspective
The fifth thematic event Soil health from a forest land-use perspective, organised by Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), takes place on 25 January 2024 at 10:00 CET. It explicitly addresses two objectives of the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe: prevent erosion and improve soil structure to enhance biodiversity.
We would like to initiate discussions about how the concepts of soil health and living labs could be understood and applied within forestry and across forested landscapes.

British Society of Soil Science Annual Conference
The British Society of Soil Science and the Soil Science Society of Ireland’s Joint Annual Conference 2023 will take place from Monday 4 – Tuesday 5 December in Belfast. The overall conference theme is Soil Management and Monitoring. The packed two-day event, set in the historic Assembly Buildings Conference Centre in the heart of Belfast, will provide delegates with a fantastic opportunity to see the latest research and developments within soil science.

Measuring, Reporting and Verifying Soil Carbon Sequestration: Measurement or Modeling? (STC -Webinar)
There is a global interest in harnessing soil organic carbon (SOC) to mitigate climate change, enhance resilience, and ensure food security through Initiatives such as 4per1000. Concurrently, there is an urgent demand for credible and reliable measurement, reporting and verification frameworks for emission trading and national reporting.
Join the third installment of the Soil Carbon Webinar Series from the International 4per1000 Initiative.

International Science Festival: Agriculture, food, environment
Cirad, INRAE, IRD and the permanent representation of France to the United Nations in Rome are co-organizing the third edition of the “International Science Festival: agriculture, food, environment.”
This is a virtual webinar with simultaneous translation from French to English.

British Society of Soil Science Introduction to Agricultural Land Classification Course
The British Society of Soil Science have opened bookings for their Introduction to Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Course, which is taking place at Cranfield University on Wednesday 22 - Thursday 23 November.
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