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.
Opening Remarks: Henk van Duijn, President & CEO, IFDC
Panel Discussion Moderator: Dr. Mercy Ngunjiri, Research Agronomist & GIS Specialist, IFDC
Session 1: The global food crisis and the role of soil health for food systems transformation
Presenter:
❇️ Dr. Dennis Beesigamukama, Postdoctoral Fellow in Insect Frass Fertilizers and Soil Health, ICIPE
Panel:
❇️ Dr. Frank Rasche, Soil Scaling Expert, CGIAR Excellence in Agronomy
❇️ Dr. Alimata Bandaogo, Deputy Program Director – Soil Values, IFDC
❇️ Dr. Upendra Singh, Vice President of Research, IFDC
❇️ Dr. Prem Bindraban, Senior Technical Advisor – Soil Values, IFDC
Session 2: Sustainable technologies and practices for fertilizer use and soil health
Presenter:
✴️ Dr. Caroline Agamala, Senior Soil Scientist, IFDC
Panel:
✴️ Dr. Lydiah Gatere, Climate Change Expert, CABI
✴️ Sebastian Nduva, AfricaFertilizer Project Lead, IFDC
✴️ Kella Douzoune, Geographic Information Science and Technology Expert, WHO
✴️ Kido Kouassi, EnGRAIS Deputy Chief of Party, IFDC
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!
