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CA4SH and cross-sectoral co-conveners presented at the World Water Week
The Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) joined co-conveners at the Stockholm International Water Institute World Water Week (SIWI WWW), held on September 1st, 2022.
CA4SH is co-hosting the Food Systems Pavilion at the UNFCCC COP27
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) announced that the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) will hold its first-ever Food Systems Pavilion, and will be co-hosted by CA4SH.
The Soil Health Resolution of Soil Champions at COP27: A call to action for soil health
CA4SH is leveraging a global call to action at the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the form of the Soil Health Resolution of Soil Champions.
Extensive Research Study Examines Enhanced Soil Carbon Farming as a Climate Solution
AgMission Supports The Ohio State University Study on Soil Organic Carbon-Enhancing Practices.
What does the Global Land Outlook 2nd Edition say about soil health?
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) issued the second edition of their flagship report, ‘Global Land Outlook: Land Restoration for Recovery and Resilience’ (GLO2).
The report shares accessible, evidence-based strategies with stakeholders in an effort to advance and implement land restoration efforts across the Globe.
VIDEO The hidden wonders of soil
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"Soils are the literal foundation of life on this planet -- the reason that we eat and the climate solution just waiting to be unlocked," - Jane Zelikova
Throwback to Dr Rattan Lal at the 2020 Borlaug Dialogue
The 2020 Borlaug Dialogue kicked off with the 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Dr Rattan Lal and Former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore.
Book Club: Farmers Have the Earth in Their Hands
A book by the 4p1000 Initiative underscores the need to support farmers in advancing global soil health
The World Living Soils Forum: Soil health action from the private sector
On June 1st & 2nd, the first edition of the World Living Soils Forum (WLSF) was held in Arles-en-Provence, France, in an effort to “Mobilize and Act for Living Soils”
What is #SaveSoil?
#SaveSoil is trending and the movement is full of momentum. But what is it, how did it start and why are so many people suddenly mobilized towards global soil health?
Scaling soil health to tackle climate change
Originally published by AICCRA, learn more about how soil health can be incorporated into national policies.
CA4SH side-event at UNCCD COP15: Multi-stakeholder action for scaling soil health globally
CA4SH holds a side event at UNCCD COP15!
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CA4SH partners come together for a spring update
CA4SH partners come together for a May partners’ meeting!
Food Systems Transformation Must Be Grounded in Healthy Soil
Viewpoint by Dr Leigh Ann Winowiecki, co-lead of CA4SH and Research Theme Leader, Soil and Land Health, World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
A Restoration Steward’s view from UNCCD COP15
Adrian Leitoro is a youth activist and co-founder of Nature and People as One. Read about his experience attending and speaking at the UNCCD COP15.
UNCCD FOOD DAY: Seeds of Change for a Nature-Positive Future
CA4SH participates in the first-ever UNCCD Food Day!
Healthy Soil for a Healthy Planet: Building Resilient Food Systems from the Ground Up
Soils are fundamental to protecting and restoring nature, yet they are often left out of dialogue on food systems transformation. Read the article from CA4SH co-lead Leigh Winowiecki to learn more.
Shining a light on soils for land restoration
Groundbreaking technology using soil spectral analysis enables ecosystem health evaluation on a massive scale, paving the way for better targeting of land restoration and more sustainable agriculture.
Soil Scientist Dr. Rattan Lal Discusses #SaveSoil with Sadhguru
Renowned soil scientist, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science at the Ohio State University, and World Food Prize Awardee 2020, Dr. Rattan Lal, discusses the Save Soil movement with Sadhguru.