At UNEA‑7, soil was not just a technical topic — it was recognized as a strategic asset for people, nature, and climate. The side event “Scaling Soil Health for People, Nature, and Climate: From Resolution to Implementation” brought together UNEP, CIFOR‑ICRAF, CA4SH, WWF International, Solutions from the Land, Kenya National Farmers’ Federation and Emerging Ag to explore how global commitments are being translated into national policies and community‑level action and how these can be scaled to achieve more impact for people, nature and climate.

At the twenty-third session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention (CRIC 23) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in Panama City, Panama, young people from around the world gathered to explore how land, food systems, and climate resilience are deeply interconnected. Among the highlights was a keynote conversation with Dr. Barron Joseph Orr, Chief Scientist of the UNCCD, whose work has shaped global understanding of land degradation, drought resilience, and sustainable land management. 

Healthy soil is essential for ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, food security and nutrition, and climate mitigation and adaptation. At the COP30 plenary session “From Policy to the Ground: Scaling Action for Healthy Soil”, governments, development agencies, farmer organizations, and youth networks came together to reflect on how policies can drive real change for soil health, and it must be brought into the center of climate negotiations.

Le 11 septembre 2025, le groupe du travail Jeunes4Sol Francophone, sous l’égide de la Coalition of Action for Soil Health (CA4SH), a tenu un webinaire inspirant sur le thème « Cultiver l’Avenir : Histoires Inspirantes et Solutions Innovantes des Jeunes pour la Santé des Sols et l’Agriculture Durable ». Cet événement a mis en lumière des initiatives portées par de jeunes leaders africains œuvrant pour la régénération des sols et la promotion de pratiques agricoles durables.

The COP30 Action Agenda is the UNFCCC COP30 Presidency’s flagship initiative to mobilize voluntary climate action from multistakeholder organizations to tackle the climate crisis in line with the Paris Agreement. The Action Agenda engages actors outside of government, those who are not included in the formal negotiations, but who are essential for actioning the climate agreements on the ground.

The Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) is an initiative of Action Group 8, Land Restoration and Sustainable Agriculture, that addresses one of the six thematic axes laid out by the COP30 Presidency, namely, Axis 3. Transforming Agriculture and Food Systems. Learn more about the structure and calls of the Action Agenda here and about the composition of the Action Groups here

Included in the Action Agenda is a call for active solutions to achieve the goals of the Convention. CA4SH and several partners have submitted a solution which aims to bring soil health to the forefront of agricultural transformation. In advance of the COP30, we are excited to share an outline of the solution below.

New York (USA), 26th September 2025 :- The Executive Director of Climate Smart Agriculture Youth Network Global Mr. Divine Ntiokam had a special meeting with Mr. Andrew Morris, the Executive Director of British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) on September 25th on the sidelines of UNGA80 & UN Climate Summit. Also present in the meeting was Mr. Khalid Mahmood Partnerships and Development Manager for BSSS.

At the third 2025 #Youth4Soil Solutions Showcase, held virtually on September 25, young people from around the world presented ground breaking initiatives that exemplify how young people, rooted in their communities and connected to the land, are cultivating fresh, innovative solutions to restore soil health.  Reiterating that just like plants need healthy soil to grow, a sustainable future needs youth-led ideas to flourish. Youth and soil together form the bedrock of regeneration, resilience and renewal.

May 20–22, 2025 - The Conference "Partners for Change – SOILutions for a Food Secure, Resilient, and Sustainable Future" in Berlin was more than a closing celebration; it was a call to action and a moment of convergence. Over 25 countries came together to chart a bold new course for global soil health. Celebrating a decade of impact, the event called for political leadership, farmer-led solutions, and coordinated action to embed soil health at the heart of sustainable food systems and climate resilience.

The second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) was held from 27–29 July 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by the Governments of Ethiopia and Italy. Marking four years since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit, UNFSS+4 served as a critical moment to assess progress, deepen partnerships, and mobilize investments to accelerate food systems transformation globally.

The Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH)—established during the 2021 Summit—was actively engaged throughout the Stocktake. CA4SH co-hosted two thematic side events, co-organized a joint session with fellow UNFSS Coalitions of Action, and showcased its work through an exhibition booth, amplifying the role of healthy soil in delivering on food, nutrition, climate, nature, and land goals.