World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5th to raise awareness about the importance of healthy soil.

Soil is the foundation for agriculture, essential for food production, and the basis of terrestrial ecosystems.

On World Soil Day, activities promote best practices to ensure long-term soil sustainability and productivity. These include responsible soil management, reducing erosion and degradation threats, and regenerating soils worldwide.

Governments, organizations, farmers, and individuals work together to implement policies and practices that safeguard soils for present and future generations. Education initiatives emphasize that soil is a non-renewable resource.

Healthy soils balance key ecosystems and provide nutrients for plant growth. Caring for and conserving soil is imperative for biodiversity, agriculture, clean water, food security, and mitigating climate change.

World Soil Day strives to focus attention on the invaluable role of soil in sustaining life on Earth. Healthy soils are central to human well-being and environmental sustainability.

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