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PRESENTATION Soil health resolution at COP27
In this presentation, the objectives, desired outcomes, pathways and benefits of adopting the Soil Resolution are broken down, enabling cross-cutting communication of the need for advancing soil health at the UNFCCC COP27 and beyond.
PRESS RELEASE #ActionOnFood: COP27 Food Systems Pavilion announced
In this official press release from 18 AUGUST 2022, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNCCD) announced that the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) will hold the first-ever Food Systems Pavilion. CA4SH and other leading international organisations will co-host the event.
Brochure: Soil Health Resolution at COP27
Created to aid in disseminating knowledge about the Soil Health Resolution of Soil Champions at COP27, this brochure provides details on the core objectives of the Resolution, and provides readers with links to more information.
Call to Action for Soil Health
To make progress on some of the world’s most pressing challenges such as food security, nutrition, climate change and inclusive economic opportunity we must look at soil as a vital asset. The Call to Action for Soil Health -- issued in July 2021 by the Private Sector Guiding Group Coalition for Soil Health -- is inspired by these challenges and the UN Food Systems Summit.
Presentation: June 2022 Update
What has CA4SH been up to and where do we have our sights set next? Find out in the June 2022 update from the CA4SH Global Team!
Supporting farmer innovation to restore: An illustrated five-step guide to applying the Options by Context approach to land restoration
This manual provides restoration practitioners and trainers with a step-by-step guide on how to apply the Options by Context (OxC) approach in land restoration efforts and offers practical examples and case studies from eastern Kenya.
Global Land Outlook 2
The second edition of the Global Land Outlook (GLO2), Land Restoration for Recovery and Resilience, sets out the rationale, enabling factors, and diverse pathways by which countries and communities can reduce and reverse land degradation.
Soil Investment Guidance Report
Soil loss and degradation due to poor land management and agricultural practices pose a critical threat to society, our planet and business operations everywhere. This report aims to support corporate investment into impactful, high-value, and long-term solutions that protect and improve soil health.
"The private sector is keen to invest in soil"
CA4SH has set itself the goal of improving soil health globally. Co-Leader Leigh Ann Winowiecki explains the barriers which have to be cleared on the way there and why she is optimistic about achieving this goal.
RURAL 21: The International Journal for Rural Development (volume 56)
Rural 21 has dedicated more than 50 years to rural development. In this issue, authors and interviewees share examples of global and national initiatives and policies as well as research and practical examples addressing soil health.