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- World Soil Day is marked on December 5 by the United Nations all over the world.
- The concept of World Soil Day was first introduced by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002 to celebrate the importance of soil.
- The World Soil Day was endorsed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 2013.
- It was officially adopted through a resolution at the 68th UN General Assembly.
Why December 5?
- The late king of Thailand “King Bhumibol Adulyadej” was the main proponent of the initiative.
- Therefore, his birthday December 5 was chosen as World Soil Day.
Importance:
- The day is marked focusing on Sustainable Development Goal 15 which is “Life on Land”.
- It highlights the problems of population expansion.
- It aims at reducing soil erosion and maintain soil fertility.
- The day also stresses the importance of Soil Conservation.
