Agenda Taking care of soils since 1924: introducing the IUSS Centennial Celebration

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Agenda Taking care of soils since 1924: introducing the IUSS Centennial Celebration

Friday, May 3rd, 2024

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

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Synopsis (short abstract) In 1924 the IUSS, International Union of Soil Sciences, was founded in Rome, inspired by David Lubin. In 2024 the Centennial, will be celebrated in Florence this coming May 19/21, with one-of-a-kind congress.More than 1.500 scientists from all over the world are expected to come, with more than 100 parallel sessions, 1431 abstracts submitted and more than 100 young scientists who applied for the grants.This event, supported by international and Italian Institutions introduces the Centennial Congress, raising awareness on the importance of soil for the life of our planet and on the ever-growing need of soil sciences for effective policies.

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