World Soil Day: Restoring soil is vital for food security | World ...
Jun 23, 2022 · The theme of this year's World Soil Day, on December 5, is 'Soils: Where food begins'. Soil mismanagement threatens the survival of many species on Earth, including …
What does the history of soil teach us about our planet today?
Apr 20, 2023 · Roots increase soil depth by growing downwards and adding organic matter deeper into the sediment. Roots are specialised organs that enable plants to anchor and mine …
What is Earth Day? When is it in 2024? And what happens? | World ...
Apr 11, 2024 · Earth Day is an international day devoted to our planet. It draws attention to the environment and promotes conservation and sustainability. Each year on 22 April, around 1 …
How can we reverse the degradation of our soil? | World Economic …
Feb 19, 2015 · On December 5, 2014, on the occasion of the first World Soil Day in Rome, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva reminded us that while more than 805 million people …
Improving soil quality is vital to help reach climate targets | World ...
Aug 9, 2023 · More carbon resides in soil than in the atmosphere and all plant life put together, research shows. Simple techniques to improve soil quality could help us reach our climate …
World Water Day: Why data is key to making decisions about food …
Mar 22, 2024 · Last year, on World Food Day, co-chairs Usha Rao-Monari and Ranveer Chandra described the opportunity presented by generative AI and other emerging technologies. They …
5 sustainable farming methods assessed - The World Economic …
Apr 30, 2021 · A process called regenerative agriculture, which is a certain type of soil conservation method, has grown particularly popular. It basically focuses on soil restoration …
Davos 2024: Treating Soil as a Precious Resource | World …
From capital stacks for watersheds linked to farming corridors to skills and capabilities in protecting and restoring soil health, how can breakthrough finance, knowledge models and …
This is why soil health is crucial for feeding the planet | World ...
Feb 6, 2023 · The organisms within soil can kill harmful bacteria and be used in medicine. The group of antibiotics that constitute penicillin originated from soil. Soil plays a vital role in …
On World Wildlife Day, a host of conservation success stories
Mar 3, 2021 · Doreen Robinson, Chief of Wildlife at the UNEP, said: “Carefully re-introducing predators such as jaguars can help restore ecosystems. Without these species, biodiversity …