Highlights
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In commemoration of the International Year of Soils 2015 (IYS), the Costa Rican Social Protection Board (la Junta de Protección Social) and postal service (Correos de Costa Rica) have collaborated to issue a national lottery dedicated to the Year.
21/07/2015
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Do you have an idea for a short film to report or inspire others on soils?
16/07/2015
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Event co-sponsored by the Permanent Representative of Peru will showcase the connection between soils and quinoa production.
14/07/2015
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Member countries, non-governmental organizations, academic scholars, civil society groups and international organizations met in FAO headquarters from 22- 24 June.
01/07/2015
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New book on the importance of management of mountain soils
24/06/2015
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Healthy soils provide the largest store of terrestrial carbon
23/06/2015
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Member countries during the 39th FAO Conference unanimously endorsed the new World Soil Charter
17/06/2015
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Biodiversity expert Claire Chenu and soil fertility expert Tekalign Mamo officially appointed International Year of Soils special ambassadors
11/06/2015
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India’s Minister for Agriculture in talks with FAO Director-General
09/06/2015