World Soil Day, 5 December 2020 (#WorldSoilDay)
This year's theme is "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity". It aims to raise awareness of the important role that soil biodiversity plays in maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being. Healthy soils are key to a food-secure future.
Find out more on the FAO's World Soil Day webpage.
Here are some key messages and fun facts from the Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity webpage:
Key messages
Fun facts
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