The College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences/ Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Duhok is hosting a national workshop entitled:

"World Soil Day"

during the period Tuesday 05th of December 2023.

from 10:00 AM to 12:30 AM (Local Duhok Time).

The workshop will be held at the College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences.

Justification :

World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. An international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002.

Objectives:

1. focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
2. discuss ways in which soils can be better managed
3. focus on the importance of soils for nutrition

Forgiving the following key messages:

📌 Soil and water are essential resources for sustaining life on Earth.

📌 Soil and water are interconnected resources that need integrated management.

📌 Improper soil and water management practices affect soil erosion, soil biodiversity, soil fertility, and water quality and quantity.

📌 Soil and water conservation contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Place of the workshop:

Hall (6) at the Department of Soil and Water Science/ College Of Agricultural Engineering Sciences