27/08/2020
For World Soil Day 2020, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), and the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) are launching a scientific children's book contest on Soil Biodiversity with the motto "Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity". The aim of this competition is to provide an opportunity for participants to:
1. promote scientific knowledge;
2. raise awareness of the threats posed by soil biodiversity loss; and
3. stimulate educational activities, engagement of young people and schools in soil science.
To learn more, visit: http://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/bookcontest/en/