Introduction
In its declaration, the World Soil Day seeks to mobilize governments, civil society organizations and businesses to work together on a global scale. By signing this declaration, we believe that we can contribute to sustainable agriculture by promoting:
- The importance of conserving nature for food production;
- The importance of sustainable agriculture; and
- The need for food security.
An important way we’re contributing is through our involvement with the Bayer Bee Care Program which improves bee health through research, education and partnerships with beekeepers around the world.
The Bayer Bee Care Program is an important way we’re contributing. Through research, education and partnerships with beekeepers around the world we’re improving bee health through research, education.
On 5 December every year, soil scientists and farmers come together to celebrate World Soil Day. This is a great day to learn more about how you can work with nature in your life and work!
Every year on 5 December, the world comes together to celebrate World Soil Day. World Soil Day was adopted by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002, and in 2013 it was declared an official UN event by the 68th United Nations General Assembly.
Every year on 5 December, the world comes together to celebrate World Soil Day. World Soil Day was adopted by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002, and in 2013 it was declared an official UN event by the 68th United Nations General Assembly.
World Soil Day is celebrated as an opportunity for people from all over the world to learn more about soil and its importance for food security, environment sustainability and human well-being. In addition to celebrating this day with family or friends at home or school events such as lectures, workshops or field trips you may also want to consider doing some voluntary work related to your local community!
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations organizes World Soil Day and mobilizes hundreds of partners. Every year, a different theme is chosen to highlight the importance of soil in addressing one or more of the major global challenges that our societies are facing.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations organizes World Soil Day and mobilizes hundreds of partners. Every year, a different theme is chosen to highlight the importance of soil in addressing one or more of the major global challenges that our societies are facing.
World Soil Day was first celebrated in 1987 as part of the International Year for Soils, which was proclaimed by UNESCO at its General Conference that year. Since then it has become an annual event where governments and private individuals participate across all regions; there are also events organized by national intergovernmental organizations such as UNEP’s Global Environmental Monitoring System (GEMS) program on biodiversity issues#ENDWRITE
This year’s theme is “Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity”, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in sustainable agricultural practices and food security.
This year’s theme is “Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity”, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems and biodiversity in sustainable agricultural practices and food security.
The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) has partnered with WWF Australia to launch a campaign encouraging farmers to be more proactive about maintaining their soils. The campaign will run across both print and digital media platforms over three months from January through March 2019.
This year’s event will also feature several speakers who have been involved in research on soil health or management practices specifically related to reducing erosion or restoring degraded land areas where these issues exist: Dr John Hixson from CSIRO Land & Water; Dr Jayantha Herath from Griffith University; Ms Anne Bourke-Zamboni from Australian National University (ANU); Mr Jamie Woods from Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF).
In December 2017, as part of its continued commitment to sustainable intensification across agriculture, including land management and conservation, Bayer signed the Declaration of New York on Nature for Biodiversity.
In December 2017, as part of its continued commitment to sustainable intensification across agriculture, including land management and conservation, Bayer signed the Declaration of New York on Nature for Biodiversity.
The declaration is an initiative between governments, civil society organizations and private sector companies that aims to improve practices in land use by guiding them towards more sustainable development pathways. The goal is to ensure that all actors involved in agricultural production have access to proper information on biodiversity conservation so they can make informed decisions regarding their activity globally.
This declaration calls for concerted action from government leaders and other stakeholders to safeguard earth’s biological diversity. We support this declaration because we want to contribute to sustainable agriculture and we believe that conserving nature is vital for food production.
Bayer is committed to sustainable agriculture and we believe that conserving nature is vital for food production.
Learn more about soil biodiversity at FAO’s website: fao.org/world-soil-day/en/.
Learn more about soil biodiversity at FAO’s website: fao.org/world-soil-day/en/.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration on Biodiversity in October of 2000, which states that “the protection and conservation of biological diversity shall be guided by principles related to equity, interdependence and beneficence.” The declaration also calls for “a reduction … in human interference with ecosystems.”
The following organizations are part of an international effort to protect the world’s biodiversity:
- International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Conclusion
The importance of soil biodiversity cannot be overstated. It is one of the most important resources for humanity, and a key component in sustainable agricultural practices. We believe that World Soil Day provides an effective opportunity to raise awareness about this issue and encourage greater involvement from governments and other stakeholders in order to protect our planet’s rich biodiversity.
