UN Climate Change Conference
November, 11 - November, 22 2024
Save Soil Pavilion - Blue Zone, Baku, Azerbaijan
Join the Save Soil Movement and Sadhguru at COP 29 for a series of in-person and virtual events. At our pavilion in the Blue Zone, Save Soil will be hosting panel discussions and fire-side conversations featuring global experts on soil health. Save Soil - Secure Future. Let us make it happen!.
UN Climate Change Conference
November, 11 - November, 22 2024
Save Soil Pavilion - Blue Zone, Baku, Azerbaijan
Join the Save Soil Movement and Sadhguru at COP 29 for a series of in-person and virtual events. At our pavilion in the Blue Zone, Save Soil will be hosting panel discussions and fire-side conversations featuring global experts on soil health. Save Soil - Secure Future. Let us make it happen!.
The pavilion events below are available to watch live via zoom, on demand videos will be available soon after. We hope you join the movement in raising awareness of soil as a climate solution with the hashtag #SaveSoilSecureFuture.
Today's Events
COP 29 Events at the Pavilion
Nov 13, 2024
Upcoming Events
COP 29 Events at the Pavilion
Nov 14, 2024
Nov 15, 2024
Nov 16, 2024
Nov 18, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 21, 2024
Past Events
COP 29 Events at the Pavilion
Nov 12, 2024 (Today)
Fireside chat : Soil speaks: The Power of Multimedia
November 13, 4:00 – 4:45 PM GST
(November 13, 12:00 – 12:45 PM UTC)
Save Soil Booth
Josh Tickell
Join us for Soil Speaks: The Power of Multimedia, an inspiring event hosted by Save Soil, where storytelling, science, and multimedia converge to amplify soil’s voice. Through compelling films, expert talks, and interactive media, we’ll explore how soil health impacts everything from climate resilience to food security. Discover how the Save Soil movement and Big Picture Ranch’s award-winning filmmakers of Kiss the Ground, use multimedia to bring the urgent need for soil regeneration to a global audience. Let’s unite for the soil that sustains us all—experience its story and be part of the solution!
Fireside chat: The Future is Regenerative
November 13, 2:45 – 3:30 PM GST
(November 13, 10:45 – 11:30 AM UTC)
Save Soil Booth
Patrick Holden
Join us at COP29 for a special event featuring renowned expert Patrick Holden as he shares his invaluable knowledge and expertise on soil health. Learn how sustainable farming practices can help combat climate change and create a more resilient food system. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of the leading voices in sustainable agriculture.
Fireside chat : Soil speaks: The Power of Multimedia
November 13, 4:00 – 4:45 PM GST
(November 13, 12:00 – 12:45 PM UTC)
Save Soil Booth
Josh Tickell
Join us for Soil Speaks: The Power of Multimedia, an inspiring event hosted by Save Soil, where storytelling, science, and multimedia converge to amplify soil’s voice. Through compelling films, expert talks, and interactive media, we’ll explore how soil health impacts everything from climate resilience to food security. Discover how the Save Soil movement and Big Picture Ranch’s award-winning filmmakers of Kiss the Ground, use multimedia to bring the urgent need for soil regeneration to a global audience. Let’s unite for the soil that sustains us all—experience its story and be part of the solution!
Fireside chat: The Future is Regenerative
November 13, 2:45 – 3:30 PM GST
(November 13, 10:45 – 11:30 AM UTC)
Save Soil Booth
Patrick Holden
Join us at COP29 for a special event featuring renowned expert Patrick Holden as he shares his invaluable knowledge and expertise on soil health. Learn how sustainable farming practices can help combat climate change and create a more resilient food system. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of the leading voices in sustainable agriculture.
COP 29 Events at the Pavilion
Panel Event: Unlocking Agricultural Climate Finance
November 14, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 14, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Madan Pariyar, Tom Bishop, Jason Spensley, Praveena Sridhar
Existing financial instruments hold promise for supporting climate-resilient agriculture, but they often fall short in scale and accessibility. What can be done to amplify their impact and make them more practical for farmers? Further, agriculture's critical role in climate solutions is hindered by significant financing gaps. Therefore, this event explores existing solutions and gaps in climate finance for agriculture, as well as strategies to ensure that investments can drive widespread adoption of sustainable practices.
Panel Event: Unlocking Agricultural Climate Finance
November 14, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 14, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Madan Pariyar, Tom Bishop, Jason Spensley, Praveena Sridhar
Existing financial instruments hold promise for supporting climate-resilient agriculture, but they often fall short in scale and accessibility. What can be done to amplify their impact and make them more practical for farmers? Further, agriculture's critical role in climate solutions is hindered by significant financing gaps. Therefore, this event explores existing solutions and gaps in climate finance for agriculture, as well as strategies to ensure that investments can drive widespread adoption of sustainable practices.
Panel Event: Shifting to Process-Based Compensation for Farmers
November 15, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 15, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Mr. Anand Ethirajalu, Lysa Kisakye, Dr. Paul Luu
Current climate finance often relies on outcome-based compensation, where farmers are rewarded based on measurable environmental results, such as carbon sequestration. However, this approach can be restrictive and uncertain, especially for small-scale farmers who face challenges in meeting strict outcome requirements. Process-based compensation offers an alternative, rewarding farmers for adopting sustainable practices that have proven to lead to beneficial outcomes. This panel will explore the limitations of outcome-based compensation, discuss the potential of process-based models, and examine the barriers preventing their widespread adoption in agricultural finance.
Panel Event: Shifting to Process-Based Compensation for Farmers
November 15, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 15, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Mr. Anand Ethirajalu, Lysa Kisakye, Dr. Paul Luu
Current climate finance often relies on outcome-based compensation, where farmers are rewarded based on measurable environmental results, such as carbon sequestration. However, this approach can be restrictive and uncertain, especially for small-scale farmers who face challenges in meeting strict outcome requirements. Process-based compensation offers an alternative, rewarding farmers for adopting sustainable practices that have proven to lead to beneficial outcomes. This panel will explore the limitations of outcome-based compensation, discuss the potential of process-based models, and examine the barriers preventing their widespread adoption in agricultural finance.
Panel event: Empowering Farmers: Progress and Future Pathways for Carbon Farming
November 16, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 16, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Georges Bazongo, Macaulay Jones, Helmy Abouleish, Luke Viljoen , Madhav Mittal
Over the past year, significant strides have been made in enhancing farmers' resilience to climate change through sustainable soil management and collective action. While the evolution of carbon finance policies has opened new avenues for farmers, market access challenges persist. What innovative measures and protocol changes have been implemented to ease these barriers? And how can they be scaled to ensure carbon farming becomes a reliable income source for small-scale farmers worldwide? This session will explore recent achievements and the necessary steps forward to establish agriculture as a key player in climate solutions.
Movie Screening: Planet Soil
November 16, 4:00 – 4:30 PM GST
(November 16, 12:00 – 12:30 PM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
PLANET SOIL is a groundbreaking documentary that unveils the vital, yet often overlooked, world beneath our feet. With more living creatures in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on Earth, this ecosystem is essential for supporting all life on our planet. By showcasing the interconnectedness, immense potential and strength of soil organisms, the film inspires us to reimagine our relationship with nature. It offers tangible solutions to improve soil health, combat climate change, and enhance food security. Planet Soil is a global wake-up call, urging us to protect and restore our soils for a sustainable future. This film challenges viewers to embrace the power of the underground and make a positive impact on our planet. Planet Soil makes this unseen world seen
Panel event: Empowering Farmers: Progress and Future Pathways for Carbon Farming
November 16, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 16, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Georges Bazongo, Macaulay Jones, Helmy Abouleish, Luke Viljoen , Madhav Mittal
Over the past year, significant strides have been made in enhancing farmers' resilience to climate change through sustainable soil management and collective action. While the evolution of carbon finance policies has opened new avenues for farmers, market access challenges persist. What innovative measures and protocol changes have been implemented to ease these barriers? And how can they be scaled to ensure carbon farming becomes a reliable income source for small-scale farmers worldwide? This session will explore recent achievements and the necessary steps forward to establish agriculture as a key player in climate solutions.
Movie Screening: Planet Soil
November 16, 4:00 – 4:30 PM GST
(November 16, 12:00 – 12:30 PM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
PLANET SOIL is a groundbreaking documentary that unveils the vital, yet often overlooked, world beneath our feet. With more living creatures in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on Earth, this ecosystem is essential for supporting all life on our planet. By showcasing the interconnectedness, immense potential and strength of soil organisms, the film inspires us to reimagine our relationship with nature. It offers tangible solutions to improve soil health, combat climate change, and enhance food security. Planet Soil is a global wake-up call, urging us to protect and restore our soils for a sustainable future. This film challenges viewers to embrace the power of the underground and make a positive impact on our planet. Planet Soil makes this unseen world seen
Panel Event: Initiatives and Challenges towards Revitalized Soil from a Governmental Perspective
November 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 18, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
This panel brings together country representatives to share experiences and challenges in addressing soil degradation. This session fosters global knowledge sharing and collaboration, exploring national initiatives, barriers, and successes in soil conservation. Through open dialogue, participants will gain insights into effective policies, programs, and strategies implemented by nations worldwide, highlighting opportunities for improved soil health, sustainable land use, and environmental resilience.
Panel Event: Initiatives and Challenges towards Revitalized Soil from a Governmental Perspective
November 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 18, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
This panel brings together country representatives to share experiences and challenges in addressing soil degradation. This session fosters global knowledge sharing and collaboration, exploring national initiatives, barriers, and successes in soil conservation. Through open dialogue, participants will gain insights into effective policies, programs, and strategies implemented by nations worldwide, highlighting opportunities for improved soil health, sustainable land use, and environmental resilience.
Panel event: Soil - Climate Change Solution, not Victim
November 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 19, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Could the planet’s largest living ecosystem also be the solution to climate breakdown? Restoring agricultural soil health is increasingly being labeled as a principle means of carbon sequestration, and preserving biodiversity. This panel will offer perspectives from leading experts on the vital importance of sustainable soil management in humanity’s future, and how what was once considered an inert substance, may be the answer we’ve been looking for.
Fireside: From Headlines to Harvests: Media's Role in the Regenerative Transition
November 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM GST
(November 19, 10:00 – 11:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
This fireside chat will explore the pivotal role that media plays in driving the global regenerative transition, with a special focus on soil health and sustainable agriculture. As the world grapples with climate change, food insecurity, and environmental degradation, journalists have the unique power to shape public discourse, raise awareness, and influence policy. This discussion will dive into the challenges and opportunities for media to highlight soil health as a cornerstone of regenerative agriculture and a vital solution for climate resilience.
Green Zone panel: Seeds of Change: Transforming Agriculture and Nutrition through Soil Health
November 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM GST
(November 19, 10:00 – 11:00 AM UTC)
Extreme Hangout, Green Zone
This panel explores pioneering initiatives in agriculture and the pressing issues surrounding soil health and food security, highlighting how regenerative practices, technological advancements, and policy changes are shaping the future of farming. The discussion will also examine the critical role of healthy soil in providing sustainable, nutrient-rich food, emphasizing the interconnection between soil health, agricultural resilience, and human well-being.
Panel event: Soil - Climate Change Solution, not Victim
November 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 19, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Could the planet’s largest living ecosystem also be the solution to climate breakdown? Restoring agricultural soil health is increasingly being labeled as a principle means of carbon sequestration, and preserving biodiversity. This panel will offer perspectives from leading experts on the vital importance of sustainable soil management in humanity’s future, and how what was once considered an inert substance, may be the answer we’ve been looking for.
Fireside: From Headlines to Harvests: Media's Role in the Regenerative Transition
November 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM GST
(November 19, 10:00 – 11:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
This fireside chat will explore the pivotal role that media plays in driving the global regenerative transition, with a special focus on soil health and sustainable agriculture. As the world grapples with climate change, food insecurity, and environmental degradation, journalists have the unique power to shape public discourse, raise awareness, and influence policy. This discussion will dive into the challenges and opportunities for media to highlight soil health as a cornerstone of regenerative agriculture and a vital solution for climate resilience.
Green Zone panel: Seeds of Change: Transforming Agriculture and Nutrition through Soil Health
November 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM GST
(November 19, 10:00 – 11:00 AM UTC)
Extreme Hangout, Green Zone
This panel explores pioneering initiatives in agriculture and the pressing issues surrounding soil health and food security, highlighting how regenerative practices, technological advancements, and policy changes are shaping the future of farming. The discussion will also examine the critical role of healthy soil in providing sustainable, nutrient-rich food, emphasizing the interconnection between soil health, agricultural resilience, and human well-being.
Fireside chat and Indigenous Soil Ceremony: Ancient Futures: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Soil Stewardship
November 21, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 21, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Indigenous communities have long been stewards of the land, with rich traditions and knowledge about maintaining soil health. This panel aims to bring together Indigenous voices from different parts of the world to discuss how their ancestral practices can guide modern efforts in soil conservation. Learn how these time-tested techniques are being revived and integrated into contemporary agriculture.
Fireside chat and Indigenous Soil Ceremony: Ancient Futures: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Soil Stewardship
November 21, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM GST
(November 21, 7:00 – 8:00 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Indigenous communities have long been stewards of the land, with rich traditions and knowledge about maintaining soil health. This panel aims to bring together Indigenous voices from different parts of the world to discuss how their ancestral practices can guide modern efforts in soil conservation. Learn how these time-tested techniques are being revived and integrated into contemporary agriculture.
COP 29 Events at the Pavilion
Roundtable: Voices of the Future – Youth Roundtable
November 12, 1:00 – 2:00 PM GST
(November 12, 9:00 – 10:00 AM UTC)
G11 - Community Hub
Shreya Ghodawat, Sunrit Panda, Emma Limor, Prasiddhi Singh, Mario Galbert, Vaibhav Pramode Nair
The COP29 Youth Roundtable, "Voices of the Future," will bring together youth changemakers to share their journeys, ideas, and commitment to environmental preservation, with a particular focus on soil health. This session will feature a semi-formal, interactive discussion led by Vaibhav. The roundtable aims to provide a platform for young leaders to discuss personal motivations, insights, and collective actions needed to combat ecological degradation, including the critical issue of soil conservation.
Sustainable Practices in Agriculture for Climate Change Mitigation and Fostering Food Security
November 12, 3:00 – 4:00 PM GST
(November 12, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM UTC)
IAAS Pavilion
Save Soil will be on the panel.
Roundtable: Voices of the Future – Youth Roundtable
November 12, 1:00 – 2:00 PM GST
(November 12, 9:00 – 10:00 AM UTC)
G11 - Community Hub
Shreya Ghodawat, Sunrit Panda, Emma Limor, Prasiddhi Singh, Mario Galbert, Vaibhav Pramode Nair
The COP29 Youth Roundtable, "Voices of the Future," will bring together youth changemakers to share their journeys, ideas, and commitment to environmental preservation, with a particular focus on soil health. This session will feature a semi-formal, interactive discussion led by Vaibhav. The roundtable aims to provide a platform for young leaders to discuss personal motivations, insights, and collective actions needed to combat ecological degradation, including the critical issue of soil conservation.
Sustainable Practices in Agriculture for Climate Change Mitigation and Fostering Food Security
November 12, 3:00 – 4:00 PM GST
(November 12, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM UTC)
IAAS Pavilion
Save Soil will be on the panel.
Media Coverage
Nov 10, 2024, Global
Azernews
Famous Indian guru Sadhguru arrives in Azerbaijan
The founder of the Isha Charitable Foundation, the famous Indian yogi Sadhguru (Jaggi Vasudev) visited Azerbaijan to participate in the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Nov 9, 2024, Global
The National
Indian climate guru calls for action at Cop29 to help world's small farmers
An Indian climate guru will urge leaders at Cop29 to allocate billions in climate finance for small farmers, so they can learn vital techniques to protect the soil and regenerate farm land to help tackle the climate crisis.
Nov 5, 2024, Global
Youtube
Theo Von’s podcast ‘This Past Weekend’ releases an episode with Sadhguru
Theo Von is one of the top ranked podcast globally and recently discussed a wide range of topics including Inner Engineering, Isha Institute in Tennessee, Save Soil and the upcoming Miracle of Mind 👀
Nov 5, 2024, Europe
Environment)
They call for an agricultural change because soil degradation releases CO2 into the atmosphere
Not only trees, vegetation in general and the ocean floor absorb the CO2 from the atmosphere. Soils also do, and especially if they are in a good state of conservation. On the contrary, degraded land releases carbon and worsens the situation of the atmosphere. For this reason, experts urge to stop soil degradation and improve the components that ensure its health.
Nov 5, 2024, Global
Earth.org
To Save Our Soil, Invest in Smallholder Farmers
At this year’s UN COP29 summit in Baku, we need to ensure that the world’s smallholder farmers get the climate finance they need and deserve, to protect our farmlands and, by default, ensure global food security,” writes Praveena Sridhar.
Nov 4, 2024, Europe
Greenreport.it
The release of 1% of the carbon present in European soil would be equivalent to the annual emissions of 1 billion cars
Moving to regenerative agriculture will reduce carbon release from the soil and contribute significantly to achieving net zero emissions.
Sep 12, 2024, USA
Glamour
Gardening is the Celebrity Wellness Secret That Everyone Can—and Should—Try
The biggest celebrity wellness secret right now? Vegetable gardening.
David Beckham just updated his 88 million followers on his homegrown kale, spring onions, cabbages, and wild flowers: “I can hear my East End mates going, ‘he has changed,” he said on Instagram. Pamela Anderson has also become a woman of the earth, sharing the bounty from her own garden on social media.
Sep 11, 2024, Britain
Vogue
The Wellness Secret A-Listers (And Royals) Love Is Accessible To All
David Beckham recently updated his 88 million followers on his homegrown kale, spring onions, cabbages and wild flowers (“I can hear my East End mates going, ‘he has changed’,” he said on Instagram – while Pamela Anderson has also become a woman of the earth, sharing the bounty from her own garden on social
Sep 6, 2024, United Nations
2Oceansvibe
UN Warns That Some Of The Poorest Places On Earth Can No Longer Sustain Crops
Droughts and flooding brought on by extreme weather are degrading the soil in some of the poorest areas of the world so much that they can no longer sustain crops, reaching a tipping point of “zero” harvests.
As a result, parts of Africa, the Middle East and Latin America are now dependent on humanitarian aid to survive.
Aug 30, 2024, Kenya
The Conversation
Healthy soils are good for your gut, brain and wellbeing – here’s why
Often overlooked, soil is one of our planet’s largest living ecosystems and the foundation of our lives. It provides 95% of our food, supports global biodiversity and helps balance the climate by storing atmospheric carbon.
Soil is also a huge source of raw materials, from iron ore and bauxite (the rock used to make aluminium) to natural gas which is used to power our society.
Aug 29, 2024, Hong Kong
Earth.org
New Report Reveals Crucial Links Between Soil Quality and Human Health, Calls For Global Action
A comprehensive new analysis by the Save Soil movement reveals the profound connections between soil health and human physical and mental wellbeing, underscoring the urgent need for global attention to soil degradation.
The new report highlights the direct and indirect pathways through which soil health influences various aspects of human life, including nutrition, mental health and overall quality of life.
Aug 29, 2024, USA
Psychology Today
What Does Soil Have to Do With Mental Health?
The connection between human health and soil health extends far beyond physical contact. The amount of nutrients found in our food is directly associated with the health of the soil it grows in.
Human physiological and psychological functions require macronutrients, namely carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, that provide the main source of energy for the human body.
Jul 8, 2024
Driving Eco
95% of the planet's soils will be degraded by 2050, scientists warn
A new map from the Save Soil movement, backed by several UN agencies, shows that 95% of the world's soils could be degraded by 2050 if unsustainable agricultural practices continue. This degradation threatens to trigger a global food crisis and aggravate the impacts of climate change, according to the report released on the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Jun 27, 2024, Europe
energiezukunft
95 percent of the earth's surface could be degraded by 2050
Alarming state of the world's soil, livelihoods threatened
The maps, produced by Save Soil using data from the UNCCD (2019 map) and an estimate from the Global Environment Facility (GEF, 2050 map), show how much fertile land could be left in 2050 if the current rate of degradation continues. The resulting food crisis would be exacerbated by the fact that the world's population is expected to rise to 9.8 billion people by 2050, according to figures from the United Nations (UN).
Jun 17, 2024, Portuguese
Publico
Africa's Great Green Wall not expected to be completed until 2030
The project aims to restore degraded areas in the Sahel and Sahara desert, but lacks funding. This Monday marks the World Day to Combat Drought and Desertification.
Jun 17, 2024, Berlin
BBC
UN food chief: Poorest areas have zero harvests left
Soil is the second largest carbon sink after the oceans, and is recognized by the UN as a key tool for mitigating climate change.
Jun 17, 2024, Berlin
Newsweek
Map Shows How Much U.S. Land May Be Degraded by 2050
Save Soil used data from the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification to make a map showing levels of degradation around the world in 2019. It then used an estimation from the Global Environment Facility for the 2050 map.
Jun 17, 2024, Berlin
CBS News
Race to save fertile land as soil degradation threatens global food supply
About 52% of the earth's agricultural land is already in an infertile state, according to the Save Soil movement, citing data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. If the current trend holds, 95% of the earth could be degraded by 2050. Martin Frick, director of the World Food Program's global office in Berlin, joins to discuss what's at stake.
May 23, 2024, Britain
Ecologist
The security of regenerative farming
We must prioritise regenerative agriculture to protect British food security. British farmers have decried one of the worst harvests on record. British soils have not been able to weather the storm; excess flooding has drastically impacted British agricultural output. This not only drives imports and therefore prices but exposes Britain to further international supply chain shocks.
Apr 22, 2024, Global
Newsweek
Sadhguru Issues Rallying Cry on Earth Day
As people around the world mark Earth Day, Sadhguru an Indian spiritual leader and environmental campaigner has warned that humans could go extinct if significant action is not taken to combat climate change in the coming years. Sadhguru told Newsweek that the world is facing a future where floods, cyclones and droughts are common, and such events will stifle agricultural productivity and threaten food security.
Mar 27, 2024, Romania
JURNAL
Thousands of trees are to be planted in a few days near the village of Teiușu, Giurgiu County
Citizens and supporters of the Save the Soil movement will gather in the meadow of the Arges River near the village of Teiușu, Giurgiu County, to mark the second anniversary of the Save the Soil movement, with the objective of planting 3,500 acacia saplings and revitalizing a portion of the meadow of the Arges River within the Comana Forest District, located outside Comana Natural Park.
Mar 24, 2024, Italy
Politicamentecorretto
The Save the Soil Movement turns two: A global mobilization to preserve the Earth's lifeline
Two years after its birth, the Save the Soil movement, led by the Indian yogi Sadhguru, has become the largest popular movement in the world, with an unprecedented reach of 4 billion individuals globally. Born out of the urgent need to combat land degradation, the movement has sparked a global conversation, catalyzing action to safeguard the very foundations of life on Earth. The movement addresses the alarming reality of land extinction, a crisis that puts food security, biodiversity, climate stability and human livelihoods at risk.
Feb 16, 2024, Germany
Focus Online
Experts call for a change of course: Soils are a secret weapon against climate change
The fact that climate change, with its more frequent droughts, is putting a strain on soils is nothing new. But a number of experts are now calling for a rethink. In a joint appeal, the researchers call for soil to no longer be seen as a victim, but as a solution to climate change.
Jan 30, 2024, USA
Newsweek
Area Twice the Size of California to be Allowed to Return to Nature
As climate change becomes an increasingly pressing concern, both legislators and private companies are looking to reduce emissions to avoid reaching a level of global warming that scientists predict would lead to deleterious effects on the environment, the food supply and the human population.
Jan 9, 2024, Europe
Futura Network
A law in Italy and new production models against land consumption
Around 80% of Europe's land surface has been shaped by human activities: covered by buildings, roads, industrial infrastructure or used for agriculture. The way we use land is one of the main factors of environmental degradation and climate change. Let's take land consumption, understood as the increase in artificial surfaces over time. In Europe, over two square meters of soil are consumed per second and the fertile soil is decreasing. Good practices of agroforestry and regenerative agriculture.
Jan 8, 2024, UK
National World
UK floods: soil degradation due to climate change significantly increases risk of flooding, campaigners say
Environmental campaigners say soil degradation reduces its ability to absorb and effectively manage water, leading to higher likelihoods of flooding. The campaigners explained how there is an “interdependence of soil health and flood resilience”. Healthy soil acts as a natural sponge, absorbing and storing excess rainfall, preventing surface runoff and subsequent flooding.
Dec 10, 2023, UAE
The National
Protect our soil to save the planet, says Indian climate guru Sadhguru at Cop28
Soil degradation causes millions to migrate every year and the UN has warned of a dangerous decline in food production over the next 30 years with Earth’s top soil at risk by 2050.
Dec 10, 2023, Global
Newsweek
Exclusive: Sadhguru Issues Dire Warning About Future of World
It is widely estimated that soil needs at least 3 percent organic content to sustain plant life, but modern agricultural techniques—including intensive plowing and overcultivation—are among things that can bring down the content. The less organic content, the fewer organisms it can maintain and the less carbon it can hold.
Dec 7, 2023, Italy
La Repubblica
Sadhguru, lo yogi del suolo alla Cop28
Non solo politici, scienziati e attivisti. A Dubai per la Cop28, la conferenza delle parti sul clima, c'è anche Sadhguru, capo del movimento "Salva il suolo". Il visionario 66enne ha partecipato alle sessioni plenarie del summit incentrate sulla trasformazione dei sistemi alimentari a favore della sostenibilità.
Dec 6, 2023, India
The Free Press Journal
Sadhguru Highlights Soil As “Climate Superstar” At COP 28 in Dubai
For the ‘Soil For Climate Action’ campaign, the Save Soil movement is partnering with Climate Clock, 4per1000, Ecosystem Restoration Communities, SHE Changes Climate, and The Climate App. The movement has its own pavilion in the UN-accredited Blue Zone at COP 28, where it is hosting a series of events and discussions on soil health as a climate solution.
Dec 6, 2023, New Delhi, India
The Times Of India
Soil not just farmer's business, it's everybody's business: Sadhguru at COP28 in Dubai
"Making soil 'cool' as a topic is just the beginning. We have to cool the soil – that is the real thing!" while also underscoring the urgency of revitalizing the earth," Sadhguru said on X.
Dec 6, 2023, Global
EARTH.ORG
If We Achieve Anything at COP28, It Must Be the Protection of Our Soil
Soil not only produces our food but also filters our water. Specifically, topsoil is crucial for the filtration of groundwater, upon which some 50% of the world’s population rely on. The link between soil erosion and water contamination has been well-established, meaning that action at this year’s COP is more crucial than ever.
Dec 5, 2023, Italy
RAI News
Cambiamento climatico, una soluzione è nel suolo
ELENA ZANATO - MOVIMENTO SALVA IL SUOLO: in Italia il 20% dei terreni agricoli italiani sono sulla soglia della desertificazione. Se il minimo di materia organica è del 3 al 6% per considerare un suolo sano, in Italia siamo al 2%, quindi siamo ben sotto la soglia consentita
Per invertire la rotta bisogna rivitalizzarli a partire da quelli agricoli, evitando il più possibile pesticidi, insetticidi, fertilizzanti, ma non solo
Dec 5, 2023, United Arab Emirates
Gulf Today
Renowned Yogi Sadhguru brings focus on soil at COP28
During COP28 UAE, Sadhguru will be engaged in panel discussions which will center on the critical role that healthy, living soils play in mitigating climate change, as well as how they can guarantee food security, enhance biodiversity, sequester three times as much carbon as living plants and reduce various forms of pollution.
Dec 5, 2023, Global
SG Voice
Protecting our organic soils could be the defining achievement of COP28
Soil is one of the planet’s most crucial organs. It provides our food, filters out water, is home to our biodiversity, and stores our carbon. Until now, this vital, yet underappreciated resource has been left on the sidelines of climate conversations.
Dec 5, 2023, Liguria, Italy
Vanity Fair
Liguria, il futuro raso al suolo
I progetti di depavimentazione o decostruzione (ovvero, eliminare cemento ed edifici per tornare alla terra) si possono realizzare, ma il suolo è un elemento fragile e molto lento nel rinnovarsi: impiega centinaia di anni per riformarsi e tornare in salute. Dello stato di benessere del suolo si parla anche alla Cop28 di Dubai (in corso fino al 12 dicembre). A portare avanti le istanze della pelle del Pianeta durante la conferenza è il movimento globale** Salva il suolo**, fondato nel 2022 dallo yogi e leader spirituale indiano Sadhguru.
Dec 5, 2023, Global
Forbes
Soil: The Bridge Between Global Environmental Challenges
The question must be asked – could soil provide a bridge between all three of the Conventions created at Rio in 1992? With the length of time that the world has been attempting to address these challenges, isn’t it time for a united approach?
Nov 28, 2023, Dubai
Arabian Business
UAE COP28: India’s Sadhguru to attend climate conference in Dubai
Save Soil, a global response to the climate crisis, aims to convey the message that soils are not mere victims, but can serve as a profound solution to climate change.
Nov 28, 2023, Romania
Green News
Cum poate solul agricol să limiteze încălzirea globală şi poluarea
Solul este unul dintre cele mai mari rezervoare de carbon, gazde de biodiversitate și sisteme de filtrare a apei din lume. Însă pentru a acţiona ca un rezervor natural de carbon, omenirea trebuie să facă eforturi pentru a menţine materia organică în soluri la un nivel cuprins între 3-6%.
Nov 24, 2023, Madrid, Spain
La Vanguardia
El suelo agrícola puede capturar el 27 % de emisiones necesarias para frenar calentamiento
La superficie agrícola representa el 38 % de la superficie terrestre (aproximadamente 5.000 millones de hectáreas) y, dado su potencial, las estrategias de mitigación del cambio climático deberían incorporar medidas para su conservación.
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