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The contribution of the European Society for Soil Conservation (ESSC) to scientific knowledge, education and sustainability

2019

Soil is an integral component of the global environmental system which supports the quality and diversity of terrestrial life on Earth. Therefore, it is vital to consider the processes and impacts of soil degradation on society, especially on the provision of environmental goods and services, including food security and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Scientific societies devoted to soil science play significant roles in reducing soil degradation and promoting soil conservation by advancing scientific knowledge, education and environmental sustainability. The ESSC was founded on 4 November 1988, with the aims to: 1. Support research on soil degradation, soil protection and soil an…

Agriculture and Food Sciences[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio]0208 environmental biotechnologySoil Science02 engineering and technology[SDV.SA.SDS]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Agricultural sciences/Soil studySoil functionsSoil educationSoil degradationSoil functionsSoil retrogression and degradationSoil health11. SustainabilityNature and Landscape ConservationWater Science and Technology2. Zero hungerSoil healthFood securitybusiness.industryEnvironmental resource management04 agricultural and veterinary sciences15. Life on landsoil functions6. Clean water020801 environmental engineeringlcsh:TA1-204013. Climate actionSustainable managementSoil knowledgeSettore AGR/14 - PedologiaEarth and Environmental SciencesSustainabilitySoil waterSoil function040103 agronomy & agriculture0401 agriculture forestry and fisheriesEnvironmental sciencelcsh:Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)businessSoil conservationAgronomy and Crop Science
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Education in Soil Science: the Italian approach

2017

The Italian Society of Soil Science (SISS) was founded in Florence on February 18th, 1952. It is an association legally acknowledged by Decree of the President of the Italian Republic in February 1957. The Society is member of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) of the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS) and collaborates with several companies, institutions and organizations having similar objectives or policy aspects. SISS promotes progress, coordination and dissemination of soil science and its applications encouraging relationships and collaborations among soil lovers. Within the SISS there are Working Groups and Technical Committees for specific issues o…

Settore AGR/14 - PedologiaSISS soil education and awareness
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