Soil is an integral part of urban systems, especially in a changing climate. Healthy urban soil can help mitigate flooding (SDG15), reduce the urban heat island effect, store carbon (SDG13), produce safe and sustainable food (SDG2), and house important biodiversity that mitigate pathogens threatening human health (SDG3).
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Healthy soils: The backbone of productive, safe and sustainable urban agriculture
Journal Article (2022)
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Harnessing soil biodiversity to promote human health in cities
Journal Article (2019)
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More action required to protect soil in the city
EU Environment Agency Article (2016)
SOIL+ SDGs is an initiative of the CA4SH Engagement Working Group
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