The Glinka World Soil Prize encourages stakeholders and soil practitioners to engage in field-oriented work, with direct contributions to the preservation of our soils for food security and a healthy life. The 2021 Laureate is Dr Lydie-Stella Koutika, a well renowned soil scientist from the Republic of the Congo. For over 40 years, she has championed the crucial role of soils for food security and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Soil salinization and sodification are major soil degradation processes threatening ecosystem and are recognized as being among the most important problems at a global level for agricultural production, food security and sustainability in arid and semi-arid regions.

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This short video illustrates the key achievements and highlights of the Global Soil Partnership over the course of 2021

This year mark the tenth anniversary of the formal establishment of the FAO’s Global Soil Partnership (GSP): 2012-2022. Looking back at 2012, the GSP has fulfilled its mission to put soil on the global agenda and promoting sustainable soil management.

This video raises awareness on the risks associated with soil nutrient imbalance and soil fertility loss while highlighting the role of soil fertility in producing sufficient, safe, and more nourishing food for healthier plants, animals, and people.

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