HashtagsCompiled on | #WorldSoilDay |
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Related Hashtags | #SaveSoil, #COP28, #SoilForClimateAction, #Soil, #SaveSoilFixClimateChange |
2024 Date | 5 December 2024 |
2025 Date | 5 December 2025 |
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World Soil Day HistoryWorld Soil Day aims to raise awareness about soil's crucial role in sustaining life on our planet. As one of our most vital resources, soil is the foundation for food production, water purification, climate regulation, and biodiversity conservation. By highlighting the importance of sustainable soil management practices, World Soil Day aims to educate people, policymakers, and organizations on the need to protect and enhance the health of our soils for present and future generations. This annual event finds its roots in the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), which, in 2002, called for creating a global awareness day for soils. In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly designated December 5th as World Soil Day. For New Zealand, a nation with a substantial agricultural sector, healthy and productive soils are paramount. The observance of World Soil Day in the country focuses on promoting sustainable farming practices, addressing soil erosion, and maintaining soil fertility, which is essential for maintaining the productivity of New Zealand's agriculture and horticulture industries. To mark World Soil Day, various organizations and stakeholders across New Zealand host events and activities to promote awareness of the importance of healthy soils. These events may include seminars, workshops, or field demonstrations on sustainable soil management practices. Schools, community groups, and local councils may also participate by organizing tree plantings, clean-up events, and educational programs, reinforcing the need to protect our soils. World Soil Day is observed in New Zealand on December 5th, aligning with the global occasion, bringing together people from various sectors to foster a shared commitment to preserving the health and productivity of our soils. World Soil Day facts
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