During an expert panel at the 2023 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), the WFP brought together speakers representing research institutions, UN agencies, and non-governmental organizations to discuss solutions for creating crisis-proof and climate-friendly food systems with a focus on sustainable land use and the role of soils.

The CA4SH January Partner Meeting provided updates from across the Coalition, and an opportunity for brainstorming next steps in advanving the global soil health agenda.

The Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) was born from the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) alongside several other thematic coalitions, now connected through the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub. Learn more about what the Hub does and how scaling soil health is part of the story.

Soil health living labs are becoming increasingly popular in Europe as a way to promote sustainable farming practices and improve soil health. SOILdarity is currently working to develop a living lab in the Alentejo region of Portugal. A recent workshop brought together stakeholders to discuss actions taken so far, and the value a living lab will bring in this context.

Learn more about the Simpson Foundation; an organisation working on the ground to transform farming practices, scale soil health and improve the livelihoods of rural people in Malawi.

Cycle to Farms is documenting what regenerative agriculture looks like on the ground by cycling across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, speaking with farmers and learning about enabling environments and barriers, alike.

What is regenerative agriculture and how can we scale its adoption? Find out in this article from the World Economic Forum.

Dr Budiman Minasny, of Sydney Institute of Agriculture, University of Sydney, and scientific member of the 4per1000 Scientific and Technical Committee, shares his thoughts following the proceedings and decisions from the recent UNFCCC COP27.

2022 was a big year for soil! We’ve collected some of the highlights from CA4SH, soil health research and global soil movement into one convenient place.

At the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP27), soil received due attention in the climate negotiations.

Officially launched during the UN Framework Convention for Climate Change 27th Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP27) this past month. Learn more about who they are and what they do.

Learn more about the BOOST Day at the Food Systems Pavilion.

First-ever food systems pavilion to shine spotlight on foundation of life on land.

Read an excerpt from the story by Sandra Cordon, originally posted on the CIFOR Forest News website.

At a recent virtual roundtable discussion organised by Accelerating Impacts of CHIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA), policy experts involved in the development of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) met to share key opportunities and barriers for integrating soil health into national climate change adaptation and mitigation plans.

Watch the video from the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture.

The Soil Health Institute has announced a recommended set of measurements for evaluating soil health.

Ermitaño González is a graduate of Sustainable Harvest International (SHI)’s transformative farmer training program in 2012. Learn about what the training entails and how it has affected Ermitaño and his family.

Watch the video from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation’s Science and Innovation Forum 2022 - Interview with Scientists: Rattan Lal.

On September 13th, the Coalition of Action for Soil Health (CA4SH) brought together partners from the public sector, research institutions and more to exchange ideas and provide updates on their efforts to scale up soil health globally.

A new brochure, Through the Lens of Drought, details highlights, outcomes and the way forward for advancing sustainable solutions for land restoration and drought resilience in the wake of the UNCCD COP15.