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2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
HEALTHY SOIL FOR HEALTHY LIFE
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2015 the International Year of Soils (IYS) (A/RES/68/232
).
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
The IYS 2015 aims to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of soil for food
security and essential ecosystem functions.
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Message on World Soil Day at the Launch of the
International Year of SoilsNew York, 5 December 2014
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
Today marks the first observance of World Soil Day and the launch of the International Year of Soils
(2015).Without healthy soils, life on earth would be
unsustainable. Soils are the foundation of agriculture. They provide vital ecosystem services
and the basis for food, feed, fuel, fiber and medical products important for
human well-being.
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
Soil is also the largest pool of organic carbon, which is essential
for mitigating and adapting to climate change. In an era of water scarcity, soils are fundamental for
its appropriate storage and distribution.
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
However, soil degradation is a rapidly increasing problem in all parts of the
world. Some 33 per cent of global soils are already degraded through
urbanization. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, salinity, acidification and
contamination are additional threats.
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For too long the world has taken soils for granted. But soil is a natural resource that is not
easily renewed. Sustainable soil management should be a
priority for all.
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I welcome the establishment of the Global Soil Partnership by the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations. FAO’s World Soil Charter recommends a number
of key measures to encourage investment in sustainable soil management as a sound and affordable alternative to restoration
and rehabilitation.
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On World Soil Day, let us pledge to do more to protect this important yet forgotten
resource. A healthy life is not possible without healthy soils.
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The specific objectives of the
International Year of Soil 2015 are to:
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1. Raise full awareness among civil society and decision makers about the profound importance
of soil for human life;
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2. Educate the public about the crucial role soil plays in food
security, climate change adaptation and mitigation,
essential ecosystem services, poverty alleviation and
sustainable development;
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3. Support effective policies and actions for the sustainable
management and protection of soil resources;
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4. Promote investment in sustainable soil management
activities to develop and maintain healthy soils for different land users and
population groups.
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5.Strengthen initiatives in connection with the SDG process
(Sustainable Development Goals)
& Post-2015 agenda;
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6. Advocate for rapid capacity enhancement for soil
information collection and monitoring at all levels
(global, regional and national).
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Soil Science Society of America. SSSA developed 12 monthly themes
that reflect the diverse value of soils
to our natural environment and society
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Each month has information on the theme, a lesson plan, and
other outreach activities.
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
January - Soils Sustain Life. Overview of soils, soil formation, soil ecosystem services and
the value of soils.February - Soils Support Urban.
Shows the importance of soil to the urban environment, urban gardening, remediation of
urban soils. March - Soils Support Agriculture.
The role of soil in food production, our global food supply and water resources for crops.
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
April - Soils Clean and Capture. Soil’s role in capturing/filtering water, blue/green/gray water
and soil, impacts of drought.May - Soils Support Buildings/Infrastructure.
. Soil and its connection to engineering and our infrastructure, erosion concerns, homes made of soil.
June - Soils Support Recreation. Soil in our state and national parks and forests, lake and
stream clean water, and the role of healthy soils in sports fields
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
July - Soils are Living. Showcases vertebrates and invertebrates that live in the soil,
microbes in the soil, and their role in healthy soils.August - Soils Support Health.
Food quality and health, anti-microbials, medical science, and health/beauty products that come from the soil.
September - Soils Protect the . Natural Environment.
Soil conservation, erosion/dust/historic disasters, and wetlands/watershed/nutrient legacies and their impact.
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October - Soils and the Products We Use.Farm to table, products that build our homes, products
that we use, and products we consumeNovember - Soils and Climate.
Soil’s role in carbon sequestration, mitigation and release of greenhouse gases, and desertification/drought issues.
December - Soils, Culture, and People..Soil and art, religious and spiritual connections, forensics, and how soil has influenced civilization throughout history
2015 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOIL
PRESEBNTED BYBENEDICTA PHILIP
12BSW4033DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
ST.JOSEPH’S COLLEGEBANGALORE
INDIA