#StopSoilPollution: 6 reasons why soil pollution should not go unnoticed It is estimated that 95 percent of our food is directly or indirectly produced on our soils. FAO: 02/05/2018 Soil is a finite resource, meaning its loss and degradation is not recoverable within a human lifespan. Soils affect the food we eat, the water we […]
CGIAR Research Programme on Water, Land and Ecosystems: Monitoring soil carbon to nest agricultural practices within planetary boundaries
Soil organic carbon assessments can be used to guide agricultural practices that promote soil health, help mitigate climate change and boost the livelihoods of farmers across the world. BackgroundAgriculture is responsible for over 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Regenerative agricultural practices such as no-till farming, rotational grazing and mixed crop rotation have the potential […]
IWMI: How smarter water management can help strengthen food security for the 500 million people who call the Nile Basin home
IWMI: November 30, 2021 The demand for water continues to grow in the Nile Basin, leading to water scarcity and ultimately impacting food security for the nearly 500 million people who call the region home. A recently completed study conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in association with the Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat […]
FAO: The State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture – Systems at breaking point (SOLAW 2021)
Synthesis report 2021 Year of publication: 2021Place of publication: Rome, ItalyPages: #82 p.ISBN: 978-92-5-135327-1Author: FAOBy Country/Territory: WorldPublisher: FAO Agrovoc: land resources; water resources; climate change; land degradation; water scarcity; extreme weather events; agrifood systems; land access; land governance; sustainability; investment; world The objective of SOLAW 2021 is to build awareness of the status of land […]
CGIAR Research Program on Forest, Trees and Agroforestry: Webinar 09 December 1300 – 1600 CET
IHE Delft: MSc Programme in Water and Sustainable Development
Starts each year in November as of 2022 Application for admission to the programme is open now, click here for more information. Questions? Get an introduction to the programme, and ask your questions at one of the IHE Delft webinars scheduled for Wednesday 15 December – sign up here This programme targets early and […]
Youth in Landscapes Network Intern
The application deadline is 12 Dec-2021 All applications will be acknowledged, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Reference number: 2149 Job status: In-progress Job category: Internship Duty station: Home-based Download PDF: Apply this job Terms and conditions This is an internship opportunity for 9 months. CIFOR’s employment conditions follow local labor laws and regulations. CIFOR […]
8th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter (SOM) 2022
Important DatesOnline Abstract Submission OpensJune 21 (Mon), 2021 Submission DueJanuary 17 (Mon), 2022 Notification of Review ResultsMarch 14 (Mon), 2022 Presenter’s Registration DueApril 29 (Fri), 2022 Early Registration DueMay 13 (Fri), 2022 Regular Registration DueJune 20 (Mon), 2022……………………………………………………………… The 8th International Symposium on Soil Organic Matter (SOM) will be held in Seoul, South Korea. The […]
NATIONWISE RAIN WATER MANAGEMENT EXAMPLING DISTRICT : SURAT GUJARAT, India
December 2021 Conference: GLOBAL RAIN WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS At: India Project: NATIONWISE RAIN WATER MANAGEMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Study Presented by: • Dhaval Pandya, C.O.O • SHREE SOMESHWAR EDUCATION TRUST. • +919374073240 • devraminternational@gmail.com • www.rainwaters.org ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Abstract If there is 1 inch of rainfall in 1 square metre PLANNED CATCHMENT area, We get around 25 Liters of […]
EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL (ERC): webinar on ERC research grant opportunities
Brussels, Belgium 2021-12-1414th of December 2021 Are you a scientist or scholar interested in doing research in Poland? The webinar co-organised by the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) together with the ERC will take place on 14th of December 2021. The webinar will also include live Q&A sessions and participation of […]