Soil scientists have long been telling us,
'of the importance of soil to provide for our growing demand for food, water and energy, while at the same time meeting our exceptions that soil will provide ecosystem services that affect climate change, human health and maintain biodiversity'.
Yet an overarching concept that brings together these biophysical and socio-economic perspectives of soil is still lacking and this has led to the launch of the Soil Security concept
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The journal aims to publish papers covering all facets of this far-reaching definition.In particular, it will publish uni-disciplinary and multidisciplinary evidence-based research on all aspects of soil security. Disciplines may include natural, economic, social and political sciences
The world is going through a very challenging time as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.Unfortunately,the organizing committee has decided to cancel the 4th Global Soil Security Conference.
We hope to meet you again at the Global Soil Security Conference in a future year soon.
This short video is a snapshot of what the soil security concept is all about - Enjoy
Explore the 5 dimensions that are used to secure your soil
is concerned with maintaining and improving the world’s soil resource to produce food, fibre and freshwater, maintain the biodiversity and ecosystem services and contribute to human health’
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A paper has just been published that illustrates how the change in the soil's condition can be assessed inline with its capability and overall capacity.