Soil health is at the heart of solving some of the world’s most pressing concerns, from ensuring food security to mitigating climate challenges that affect smallholder farmers around the world.
In celebration of World Soil Day on December 5, IFDC invites you to a live webinar event, “From the Ground Up: Caring for Soils to Nourish the Future,” where global experts will share their insights on innovative practices and strategies for sustainable soil management.
Aligned with the theme of World Soil Day 2024, “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” the event will delve into topics such as the state of global soil health, the role of fertilizers in enhancing soil fertility, and the potential of healthy soils to mitigate climate impacts.
Speakers from IFDC and partner organizations will engage in insightful discussions, including:
opening remarks from
- Henk van Duijn, President and CEO, IFDC
and panel discussions with
- Dr. Upendra Singh, Vice President of Research, IFDC
- Dr. Dennis Beesigamukama, Postdoctoral Fellow, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
- Dr. Frank Rasche, Interim Professor of Agroecology in the Tropics, University of Hohenheim, and Soil Scaling Expert, CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy
- Kella Douzoune, Geospatial Tracking System (GTS) Consultant, World Health Organization
- And more!
These experts will highlight cutting-edge techniques to enhance soil health, the importance of accurate soil data in decision-making, and practical solutions for empowering smallholder farmers.
The event will take place on December 5 through Microsoft Teams from 1 pm to 3 pm GMT+1. Join us as we explore how healthy soils can lead to a thriving planet!
