3. SoiLEX: contribution of Soil Legislation
information to country profiles
Purposes:
• Identify soil-related national legal instruments of each UN Member State
existing in FAOLEX and organize them by relevant themes (soil threats, SSM);
• Provide a user-friendly tool to help identify successful examples of soil
regulations;
• Target policy-makers to improve soil governance in their countries and to
adopt measures aimed at preserving and improving soil conditions.
Action 1: Review the database and update it as needed. First draft to be
circulated by the end of April 2019
Action 2: Spread the voice on the existence of the platform to share
knowledge and experiences on policy development and implementation
4. For information
Global Soil Doctors programme
• Farmer-to-farmer training (from soil status assessment to
problem identification and solving)
Potential: to create a self-sufficient system that will promote
the practice of Sustainable Soil Management independently
from the availability of national subsidies and/or financial
resources.
If you like, you can contribute by:
- Assisting in developing the soil testing kit for the programme
- Reviewing the educational material produced under the
programme
- Training the trainers of the Soil Doctors
- Sponsoring the programme
5. Education Platform on Soils (EduSOILS)
For information
• Production of a series of courses on soil-
related issues to complement the catalogue
currently available on the FAO e-learning
platform
• Concept note circulated among the regional
Chairs for Pillar 2
If you like, you can contribute by:
- Reviewing the concept note
- Developing teaching materials for new courses
- Spreading the word on the existence of
EduSOILS once it is established
6. Global Symposia on Soil Threats
Soil Organic Carbon
(2017)
Soil Pollution
(2018)
Soil Erosion
(May 2019)
Soil Biodiversity
(March 2020)
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS
More thematic symposia will
be held in the coming years:
soil fertility (2021)… etc.
7. • Over 300 events in 90 countries
• Official ceremonies at UN headquarters in
New York, US; FAO headquarters in Rome,
Italy; COP24 in Katowice, Poland; and
Ministry of Agriculture in Thailand,
Bangkok.
World Soil Day 2018 - Numbers
3%
34%
3%21%
Europe
7%
Eurasia
6%
10%
3%
13%
• 34 FAO offices worldwide
=> In Europe: 66 events and Eurasia: 21
Top 3 countries are Spain, Italy and United
Kingdom
8. World Soil Day 2018 - Outreach
• Over 450 articles published online from
4 -18 December
• Ten dedicated press releases and web
stories from UN news.
• Global coverage, including the
Guardian, New York Times, Washington
Post, China Daily, Times of India, Xinhua,
Sidney Morning Herald, and RIA
Novosti…
• Promotion of WSD on TV programmes,
YouTube channels and broadcasts
12. Third Glinka World Soil Prize
• Call for nominations (Jul – Sep 2018), 18 candidatures
received while 15 assessed by the Selection
Committee.
• Prof. Rattan Lal received the award
for his outstanding contribution
to Sustainable Soil Management
and the protection of soil
resources and for his life-long
career, spanning over 50 years.
• The award includes a monetary prize of USD 15 000
and invitation to WSD celebration in FAO hq, Italy
• Sponsored the Russian Federation
=> In Europe, only two nominations received by
Regeneration International, France and Savchenko
Evgeniy, Russia
13. King Bhumibol World Soil Day Award
• Call for nominations (Jul – Sep 2018), 41 candidatures
received and 39 assessed by the Selection Committee
• Practical Action Bangladesh (NGO) received
the award for outstanding celebration
during WSD 2017 in Dhaka and in
22 districts countrywide
• Over 5 000 people engaged among
farmers; soil scientists; professionals…
• Monetary prize of USD 15 000 and
invitation to WSD celebration in Bangkok
• Sponsored by the Kingdom of Thailand to encourage
challenging and outstanding celebrations
=> In Europe, 6 candidatures received (2 Germany,
1 Italy, 1 Portugal, 1 Serbia and 1 Spain)
14. … and throughout the year
We exchange and interact with soil fans worldwide
WEBSITES
VIDEOS
COMMUNICATION MATERIAL
NEWSLETTER
PRESS RELEASES
SPEECHES
PUBLICATIONS
EMAIL AND MAILING LIST
EVENT REGISTRATIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
PHOTOS EXCHANGE
KEY MESSAGES
WEB-STORIES
CONTESTS
SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
CALENDARS
PRESENTATIONS
TECHNICAL MEETINGS… etc
SOCIAL MEDIA
Notes de l'éditeur
EVENTS BY REGION Number
Africa 10
Asia 105
Central America 11
Europe 66
Eurasia 21
Near East and North Africa 18
North America 30
Pacific 9
South America 41
Strong presence ensured on social media, through GSP and FAO corporate account, in hq but also regional offices
Some of the newspapers that prepare specific articles for the WSD
Webstories and press releases in the UN (FAO and sister agencies) and the press
An account of WSD communication material produced, including publications and interviews:
Established in 2018 to encourage organizers of WSD events at all levels
Practical Action Bangladesh (NGO) received the award for outstanding celebration during WSD 2017 in Dhaka and in 22 districts countrywide
In 2019 the Award will be further disseminated through digital media. A call for application will be issued shortly (we need your support to disseminate into your countries)
LAST YEAR 6 CANDIDATURES WERE RECEIVED FROM EUROPE
15_Germany_Commission for Soil Protection
16_Germany_J Mathews_K Kruse_N Engel
25_Italy_CIC
33_Portugal_Centre for Functional Ecology
34_Serbia_FEA 35_Spain_N L Dominguez
Target audience:
FAO MEMBER COUNTRIES
FAO GOVERNMENTS
UN AGENCIES
GSP PARTNERS
GSP FOCAL POINTS
TECHNICAL EXPERTS
RESEARCHERS
PRIVATE COMPANIES
FARMERS
GENERAL PUBLIC
YOUTH
NGOs
CIVIL SOCIETY