World Soil Day 2024 takes centre stage today, reaffirming the indispensable role of soil in sustaining life on Earth. World Soil Day was officially launched in 2014. It has since evolved into a global platform for raising awareness about soil health and sustainable resource management. Soil is more than just dirt. It is a living ecosystem that supports biodiversity and food security. Accurate data on soil properties is critical for devising policies and practices that ensure long-term productivity and ecological stability.
World Soil Day is observed on 5 December to raise awareness about the importance of soil, healthy ecosystems, and human well-being. Every year, World Soil Day is given a special theme that focuses on a particular aspect of soil health and protection. These are carefully chosen to address the current issues and promote sustainable practices. Soil is one of our most important weapons in the fight against climate change, as it contains more carbon than the atmosphere and all of the world’s plants and forests combined.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak
