The application of visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy has demonstrated notable success within laboratory settings. However, its deployment in field conditions encounters several challenges. This webinar will delve into case studies that highlight both the hurdles and prospects of extending vis-NIR spectroscopy applications to field environments. Additionally, it will discuss how data obtained from such endeavours can be instrumental in advancing digital soil mapping.

Increasing soil health may seem as easy as changing land use practices towards regenerative systems, but it is rarely so straightforward for farmers on the ground - especially smallholders. Transitioning to new systems usually sees farmers’ yields decrease before they increase, and support is needed to help them bridge the gap. There are various ways in which organisations can invest in soil health by supporting farmers on the ground and making a case for investing in soil carbon stocks through regenerative practices.

To help raise awareness of the various mechanisms of financing soil health, CA4SH is organising the third session of the 2024 Webinar Series around the topic of financing soil health.

The first webinar of the World Bioprotection Forum’s 2024 series will take place on Thursday 28th March and will feature Dr Willem Ravensberg, who has dedicated more than 40 years of his life to Regulatory Affairs in BioProtection.

Join us for the launch webinar of the 2023 Global Biochar Market Report, a collaboration between the International Biochar Initiative (IBI) and the U.S. Biochar Initiative. Drawing on perspectives from more than 1,000 global study respondents, the inaugural report marks a significant milestone in biochar market analysis.

The Market Report will be available from 21 March, and this webinar will dive into some of the key learnings!

On March 26, 2024, at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., the inaugural DialogueNEXT will celebrate International Women’s History Month, the 110th birth anniversary of the Foundation’s Founder and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Norman Borlaug and the 10th anniversary of the unveiling of Dr. Borlaug’s statue in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.

This webinar will discuss how young professionals can tactfully approach climate financing, and the basic know-hows of accessing such funds. We will discuss some of the complex mechanisms that funding bodies often have, and how young professionals can turn these challenges into opportunities. We will hear from young professionals in our network who have successfully applied for climate finance for their projects.

Soil has recently made its way into high-level policy mechanisms, such as the Australian National Soil Strategy and the European Union Soil Strategy for 2030, and is gaining ground through the United Kingdom Soil Health Inquiry. In multinational dialogue, soil health was also included in the decisions following the UNFCCC COP27 in 2022, through the Koronivia joint work on agriculture, and in the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action at COP28. However, translating these decisions into enabling policy mechanisms is not a linear path.

To gain momentum on these important movements, and scale into other contexts, CA4SH is organising the first session of the 2024 Webinar Series around the topic of road mapping soil health into policy.

The WWF, the Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH), CIFOR-ICRAF, the Alliance of Bioversity/CIAT (CGIAR), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) are co-hosting the Roundtable Luncheon to explore the question of how global agreements can be translated to national level implementation and what role UNEA Resolutions can play in this context. For example linking Land Degradation Neutrality targets, Ecosystem Restoration targets, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Global Biodiversity Framework (Target 2 and 10) and Agricultural Strategies to scale implementation on the ground. Food systems transformation and land restoration are key to harmonising action between the Rio conventions to achieve climate, biodiversity and land targets. In view of this year's UNCCD COP 16 in Saudi Arabia, UNCBD COP 16 in Colombia, we want to place a special focus on addressing soil degradation and strengthening soil health.

The UN Science-Policy-Business Forum will convene a full-day agenda in support of the Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) on 27 February 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Facilitated in a dynamic and interactive format, the UN-SPBF’s impactful program will feature ministers, star speakers, and visionaries from the business sector, governments, scientific institutions, and civil society. Its Special Sessions will concentrate on solution-driven thought leadership that aligns with UNEA’s theme – “effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution” – and the Executive Director’s Report.

The morning session will focus on Sector-Wide Transitions, looking at sustainable value chains in mining, the urban environment, the fashion industry and soil health. The afternoon session will focus on Financial and Economic Tools and Integrated Early Warning Systems.

Outcomes of the Special Session will inform ministerial consultations and the UN Environment Assembly.

The event will address the challenges aligning biodiversity preservation, climate action, and land conservation actions within the realm of agriculture and food security at the national level. An interactive web-based guidance tool to integrate agriculture and food systems in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) developed by WWF, FAO, UNEP, Alliance of Bioversity/Ciat and partners, will be launched.

The fifth thematic event Soil health from a forest land-use perspective, organised by Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), takes place on 25 January 2024 at 10:00 CET. It explicitly addresses two objectives of the EU Mission: A Soil Deal for Europe: prevent erosion and improve soil structure to enhance biodiversity.

We would like to initiate discussions about how the concepts of soil health and living labs could be understood and applied within forestry and across forested landscapes.

The agricultural economy of Africa has grown faster than that of any other continent in the last two decades. But rising debt and geopolitical tensions, combined with threats of water scarcity, food insecurity, and climate chaos are significant risks to be navigated wisely.

Unleashing Africa's potential lies in harnessing innovations, using soil and water resources more efficiently, restoring natural capital and ecosystems and empowering a skilled workforce. How can we navigate existing risks to cultivate opportunities in the agri-food sector, paving the way for prosperity, security and resilience for the continent?

Join Soil Science Ladies for a captivating virtual panel discussion featuring remarkable Women in Soil Science on World Soil Day. Let’s explore challenges, celebrate achievements, and brainstorm ideas for a more inclusive future in the field.

Join us in the celebration of this year’s World Soil Day on 5 December, in what is shaping up to be an exciting joint event full of interesting webinars.

The European Compost Network has teamed up with the International Compost Alliance (ICA) to organise a series of webinars dedicated to the unvaluable resource that soil is.

There is a global interest in harnessing soil organic carbon (SOC) to mitigate climate change, enhance resilience, and ensure food security through Initiatives such as 4per1000. Concurrently, there is an urgent demand for credible and reliable measurement, reporting and verification frameworks for emission trading and national reporting.

Join the third installment of the Soil Carbon Webinar Series from the International 4per1000 Initiative.

Cirad, INRAE, IRD and the permanent representation of France to the United Nations in Rome are co-organizing the third edition of the “International Science Festival: agriculture, food, environment.”

This is a virtual webinar with simultaneous translation from French to English.

The Forest Interest Group of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association is holding bi-monthly meetings for the Extended Dialogue on Forests, Livelihoods and Peace. The discussion is open to all interested stakeholders, including researchers and practitioners, government leaders, farmers, community facilitators, women and youth, and private sector representatives, with an interest in issues related to forests, livelihoods and peace.

This is a virtual event.

Soil4Climate Inc., in collaboration with organization partners at the forefront of the food systems revolution, invites you to join us for the environmental networking event of the season - the Common Ground environmental documentary Boston-area premiere. This will be followed by a panel discussion with experts and live music with freshments to truly make this a "super event." Please don't miss it!

The International 4p1000 Initiative presents the second instalment of its Soil Carbon Science Webinar Series.

Soil inorganic carbon contributes to up to half of the terrestrial carbon stock and holds significance in arid and semi-arid environments. Despite its significance in the global carbon pool and role in climate regulation, SIC has received less attention compared to soil organic carbon. Recent findings challenge the notion of SIC's negligible contribution to the global carbon cycle, revealing its susceptibility to climate change and agricultural practices. Additionally, SOC and SIC are interrelated and we need to account for both SOC and SIC to build a complete picture of the soil carbon cycle. Understanding the interaction of both carbon forms helps build resilient soils to global changes.

At the 2023 Borlaug Dialogue, CA4SH and the and the Coalition for Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation (SPG) will co-host a virtual side event. The objectives of this session are to: 1) Raise awareness of the critical role of healthy soil for food and nutrition security, biodiversity, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and ecosystem restoration; 2) Showcase the goals, actions and progress of CA4SH and the SPG Coalition; 3) Highlight progress on collaboration and partnership to scale and finance soil health.

At the Global Landscapes Forum Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference, CA4SH will join the International Land Coalition to discuss the importance of tenure security to restoring landscapes, protecting biodiversity, and shielding livelihoods from the effects of the climate crisis.

Please join us in welcoming Éliane Ubalijoro, the new CEO of CIFOR-ICRAF, and hear her remarks on the profound connection between soil health and the well-being of our planet and humanity. Additionally, we will feature brief remarks from Rob Bertram, Chief Scientist at USAID's Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, and Jocelyn Brown Hall, Director of FAO North America.

Join the International 4per1000 Initiative in a hybrid session as part of the Soil Carbon Science Webinar Series, organized by The Scientific and Technical Committee of "4 per 1000".