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.
COP 29 Events at the Pavilion
Nov 12, 2024
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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.
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.
Panel: Youth-Led Soil Health Solutions for a Resilient Planet
November 13, 5:30 – 6:30 PM GST
(November 13, 1:30 – 2:30 PM UTC)
Action on Food Hub
Speakers -
Mahathi Aguvaveedi, Communications and Policy, Save Soil
David Giles, Youth Policy Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Upendra Bhusal, Nepal Representative, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development
Helena Van Tichelen, International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences
Moderator -
Vaibhav Pramode Nair, Conscious Planet
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.
Panel: Youth-Led Soil Health Solutions for a Resilient Planet
November 13, 5:30 – 6:30 PM GST
(November 13, 1:30 – 2:30 PM UTC)
Action on Food Hub
Speakers -
Mahathi Aguvaveedi, Communications and Policy, Save Soil
David Giles, Youth Policy Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Upendra Bhusal, Nepal Representative, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development
Helena Van Tichelen, International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences
Moderator -
Vaibhav Pramode Nair, Conscious Planet
Panel Event: Unlocking Agricultural Climate Finance
November 14, 1:00 – 2:30 PM GST
(November 14, 9:00 – 10:30 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Madan Pariyar, Tom Bishop, Jason Spensley, Dr. Puja Sawhney, Moderator - 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, 1:00 – 2:30 PM GST
(November 14, 9:00 – 10:30 AM UTC)
Save Soil Pavilion
Madan Pariyar, Tom Bishop, Jason Spensley, Dr. Puja Sawhney, Moderator - 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, Moderator - 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, Moderator - 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, Moderator - Martin Frick
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, Moderator - Martin Frick
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
Temirzhanov Murat Baritovich, Oybek Soatov, Dr. Paul Luu, William Hohenstein, Moderator - Praveena Sridhar
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.
Title: Integrating Nature Based Solutions with a Circular Economy for Climate Change mitigation.
November 18, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM GST
(November 18, 7:30 – 9:00 AM UTC)
Blue community side event
Save Soil is a part of the panel.
Impact of Climate Change on Crop Nutrient Quality and Health: Solutions for Resilient African Food Systems
November 18, 6:30 – 8:00 PM GST
(November 18, 2:30 – 4:00 PM UTC)
Food and Agriculture Pavilion
Save Soil is a part of the panel.
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
Temirzhanov Murat Baritovich, Oybek Soatov, Dr. Paul Luu, William Hohenstein, Moderator - Praveena Sridhar
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.
Title: Integrating Nature Based Solutions with a Circular Economy for Climate Change mitigation.
November 18, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM GST
(November 18, 7:30 – 9:00 AM UTC)
Blue community side event
Save Soil is a part of the panel.
Impact of Climate Change on Crop Nutrient Quality and Health: Solutions for Resilient African Food Systems
November 18, 6:30 – 8:00 PM GST
(November 18, 2:30 – 4:00 PM UTC)
Food and Agriculture Pavilion
Save Soil is a part of the panel.
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
Moderator - Martin Frick , Benedikt Bösel, Prof. Claudio Zucca, Moderator - Praveena Sridhar
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 Chat: 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
Peter Prengaman, Chatula Kampo Kangali, Daphne Ewing-Chow, Florence Besson, Moderator - Henry Asplin
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
Moderator - Martin Frick , Benedikt Bösel, Prof. Claudio Zucca, Moderator - Praveena Sridhar
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 Chat: 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
Peter Prengaman, Chatula Kampo Kangali, Daphne Ewing-Chow, Florence Besson, Moderator - Henry Asplin
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.
Media Coverage
Apr 24, 2025, Rome
Southern Standard
Isha Foundation celebrates Earth Day
Volunteers, children from the Isha school and residents from Isha Institute came together to plant a variety of trees across the campus and participated in a river cleanup at Rock Island State Park to celebrate Earth Day 2025.
Apr 24, 2025, Rome
Chronicle
Save Soil participation in a local event mentioned in Italy's largest newspaper:
In a talk entitled “Soil, our own body”, the Conscious Planet - Save Soil Movement will explain how the synergy between caring for our planet and our mental well-being can lead to a more balanced and harmonious future, in dialogue with Shablo, musician, producer, DJ, manager and talent scout , who will share his experience with meditative practices.
Apr 24, 2025, United Nations
Onet
Land degradation could force the migration of hundreds of millions of people
Progressive soil degradation threatens to reduce agricultural productivity and drastically increase the scale of forced migrations, according to the latest report by the non-governmental organization Save Soil. Its authors argue that investments in improving the condition of the soil should be a socio-economic priority.
Apr 15, 2025, Montana
Bulgarian News Agency
Soil degradation crisis leads to doubling of global migration, warns new report
Global human migration is expected to double by the end of the century from current levels, with the main drivers of this trend being the destructive and interconnected crises: soil degradation, climate change and food insecurity, according to a new report by the Save Soil movement, obtained by BTA.
Apr 11, 2025, United Nations
The National
Hundreds of millions will flee homes if soil degradation continues, new report warns
Warning that “soil degradation is a critical and often overlooked threat multiplier,” the Save Soil non-profit organization highlighted that when agricultural productivity was hit, millions were forced to leave their homes, unable to bear the brunt of relentless droughts and floods.
Apr 9, 2025, Montana
Forum
Land crisis leads to doubling of global migration
Global migration is expected to double by the end of the century compared to today, mainly driven by the devastating and interconnected crises of soil degradation, climate change and the associated food shortages. This is according to a new report published today by the Save Soil movement.
Apr 9, 2025, United Nations
EFEverde
Soil degradation will double migration during this century, warns Save Soil
Global human migration is expected to double by the end of the century from current levels, with the main drivers of this trend being the destructive and interconnected crises: soil degradation, climate change and food insecurity, according to a new report by the Save Soil movement, obtained by BTA.
Apr 7, 2025, India
Indusage
Driven by Purpose: 19-Year-Old Sahil Jha Cycles the World to Save Soil
At just 19 years old, Sahil Jha from Kolkata, India, is cycling his way across the world with a mission that spans continents and cultures—raising awareness about the global crisis of soil degradation.
Apr 7, 2025
fai.informazione.it
Soil crisis in Italy and Southern Europe: an alarm from the UN to save the planet
recent report by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has sounded an unprecedented alarm: Southern Europe, with Italy at the forefront, is facing an increasingly severe soil crisis, destined to threaten food security, biodiversity and economic stability. In the last 30 years, more than 75% of the world's land surface has dried up irreversibly, turning the Mediterranean into an epicenter of desertification.
Dec 11, 2024, United Nations
The Guardian
Global food production at increased risk from excess salt in soil, UN report warns
Scientists say climate crisis and poor agricultural practices to blame with serious implications for crop yields
The extent of the world’s land affected by excess salt is set to increase rapidly with potentially devastating impacts on food production, research has found.
About 1.4bn hectares (3.4bn acres), amounting to 10% of global land, is affected by salinity, with a further 1bn hectares classed as “at risk”, a report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization has found.
Dec 10, 2024, Hungary
agrarszektor
One by one, these areas are being destroyed: the problem is much bigger than we thought
Over the past three decades, the proportion of arid areas on Earth has increased significantly, with serious economic and environmental consequences. According to a new UN study, 40% of the world's land area is already classified as dry, and this proportion is expected to increase further in the future.
Dec 10, 2024, Poland
N1
Worrying fact: dry areas already make up almost half of the land
According to the latest research conducted by scientists under the auspices of the United Nations, dry areas, excluding Antarctica, already make up 40 percent of the land. In 2020, 2.3 billion people were already living in arid areas.
Dec 9, 2024, Namibia
The Guardian
Drylands now make up 40% of land on Earth, excluding Antarctica, study says
An area of land nearly a third larger than India has turned from humid conditions to dryland – arid areas where agriculture is difficult – in the past three decades, research has found.
Dec 6, 2024, England
OnetZeilony
Mycelium transplantation as a rescue for forests. New discovery by scientists
A British scientific experiment has made a breakthrough discovery that could change the face of environmental protection. Moving mycelium-borne soil from mature forests to areas of new afforestation showed that fungi play an essential role in improving soil health and strengthening young ecosystems.
Dec 5, 2024, Riyadh
Maaal
New policy brief presented at COP16 designed to divert world away from 90% global topsoil degradation
60 leading NGOs have joined forces to endorse a major policy brief to be presented at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP 16 in Riyadh (2nd -13th Dec).
Authored by Save Soil and 4per1000, the policy brief calls on the UNCCD to expand their areas of action to support farmers in restoring land and soil health across the globe, given the escalating soil degradation crisis—costing the planet 24 billion tons of fertile soil annually and impacting the livelihoods of 1.5 billion people.
Dec 5, 2024, United Nations
Publico
Land degradation affects mental health and general well-being, warns movement
The health of our soils is intrinsically linked to our physical and mental health. Ignoring soil degradation is not just an environmental issue; is a direct threat to global public health," said lead author Praveena Sridhar, technical director of Save Soil, a global movement to defend soil.
Dec 5, 2024, United Nations
Ecologist
Without climate finance, we won’t have farms left to save
Soil remains one of the largest carbon sinks, and stores more carbon than the world’s vegetation and atmosphere combined.
Regenerative farming breathes life back into our soils. Removing chemical fertilizers and pesticides from our soil’s diet allows it to retain more water, absorb more carbon, and grow healthy food.
Nov 21, 2024, BAKU
Forbes
Inside The Faith, Life And Mission Of Sadhguru
Recognized as one of India’s, and perhaps the world’s 50 most influential people, Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic, environmental activist, poet, and the bestselling author of over thirty books. His wisdom transcends borders, offering guidance to those seeking clarity in an increasingly complex world.
Nov 20, 2024
Independent
Lack of focus on nature and farming solutions at climate summit, say campaigners
Focus on nature and agriculture-based solutions has been lacking at the UN climate summit this week, campaigners said.
Cop29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, has reached its final stages but activists say the role of nature, such as forests, soil and farming has not had enough air time during the two-week summit.
Nature plays a vital role in absorbing man-made greenhouse gas emissions while land-based and marine ecosystems can help to regulate the climate and mitigate against impacts of global warming.
Nov 19, 2024, BAKU
Inter Press Service
The Soil Mechanic: A Farmer’s Tale to Save Soil and Lives
In the heart of southern India lies an inspiring tale of determination, resilience, and an unyielding commitment to sustainable farming. This is the story of Anand Ethirajalu, who turned his childhood curiosity about food adulteration into a life mission to transform agriculture and protect human lives.
Nov 19, 2024, BAKU
COP Daily Show (Episode 8, syndicated on 43 TV channels globally)
The Official COP29 Daily Show, Episode 08
Featuring indigenous leader Hindou Ibrahim, and Save Soil founder Sadhguru, as well as highlights from the conference floor and explainers on what is really happening at COP, it will be the place to find out what is going on throughout COP29.
Nov 19, 2024, BAKU
APnews
At UN climate talks, farmers argue for a share of money dedicated to fighting climate change
Farmers’ efforts to adapt to a warming climate get harder the hotter it gets, Ismahane Elouafi, executive managing director of CGIAR, a global partnership for agricultural research, said in a statement. At a COP29 panel on climate-smart solutions for smallholder farmers, she added: “If we want to solve the issue, how could we not invest in a sector that is having a third of the problem?”
Nov 18, 2024, BAKU
Forbes
COP29: Smallholder Farmers Being Left Behind
The COP29 Presidency’s Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers, has launched, highlighting the critical role of family farmers in food system adaptation.
Over the past week, COP29 co-chairs have released (and re-released) draft text on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance, aimed at providing funding for developing countries' climate plans post-2025— a successor to the previous $100 billion per year pledge from developed countries.
Nov 18, 2024, BAKU
Focus online
What those most affected by the climate crisis have to say to the COP brakemen
At the World Climate Conference in Baku, people from the Global South are fighting to finally be heard. Their life stories show how brutally the climate crisis is already hitting everyday life today.
Nov 17, 2024, BAKU
Newsweek
Sadhguru's Message to America After Donald Trump's Election Victory
Indian spiritual leader and environmental campaigner Sadhguru has a message for Americans after Donald Trump's election victory, and it's about soil.
Sadhguru is at COP29, this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, to deliver a rallying cry to rejuvenate soil across the world, with 52 percent of it already degraded, according to his Save Soil organization.
Nov 16, 2024, BAKU
IPS ( Inter Press Service)
Climate Change Threatens Our Existence, Says Indian Spiritual Leader Sadhguru
A sudden flurry of activity as Jagadish Vasudev, known widely as Sadhguru, emerges from an interview room in the COP29 media centre. It’s early days of the conference and there is energy and excitement at the venue in Baku.
With his long flowing beard and blue turban, it’s clear that many journalists are keen to interview the influential spiritual leader from India and the founder of the Isha Foundation, which has been dedicated to humanitarian projects since 1992. His initiative, Cauvery Calling, aims to support Indian farmers by encouraging the planting of 2.4 billion trees through agroforestry to restore the Cauvery River basin.
Now in Baku for COP29, Sadhguru shares his insights in an exclusive interview with IPS.
Nov 15, 2024, BAKU
Inews
World’s most famous guru pleads for UK to commit to organic soil
Sadhguru, who’s real name is Jagadish Vasudev, is renowned as one of the world’s leading gurus, endeavoring to help people find their inner peace.
Speaking to i from COP29 in Azerbaijan, Sadhguru said: “Previously it was oil, oil, oil. Now the narrative is shifting.” He has called for an increased inclusion of soil in the narrative on climate change – something he believes has been missing from the conversation. He has been advocating for the issue as part of the Save Soil movement.
Nov 12, 2024, The Times of India
The Times of India
Call to stop fossil fuel use must come with alternatives: Sadhguru
Spiritual leader Sadhguru, who has long been pitching for saving the soil as a solution to deal with climate change, on the sidelines of UN climate talks (COP29) here on Monday said just asking countries to turn away from fossil fuels without providing alternatives won’t work and “excessive talks” on not using them may be counter-productive.
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 27, 2024, Brussels
Politico
Europe’s soil emergency
In March, the European Environment Agency identified soil health as a “substantial” risk with a “critical” urgency in its first climate risk assessment. The agency predicted a high chance of worsening erosion and aridity in the coming 15 years, but also a medium chance of widespread soil breakdown causing “significant cascading impacts on food production, water supply and biodiversity” by 2100.
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.
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