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Natural Resources and Environment Newsletter

June 2012 • Number 12

Year of publication 2012

Pages 2

Author Office of Assistant Director-General (Natural Resources Management and Environment Department)

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) In the June issue of the Natural Resources and Environment newsletter, we examine the importance of the newly established Global Soil Partnership. Soil specialists, international organization staff, the donor community and academics discuss what such collaboration can achieve. We note the events of World Water Day, highlighting water and food security. Moreover, a new web site, Sustainability Pathways, focuses on greening the economy with agriculture and related ecosyst em services.

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