#IYS2015 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) - The International Year of Soils 2015 The specific objectives of the IYS 2015 are to: * Raise full awareness among civil society and decision makers about the profound importance of soil for human life; * Educate the public about the crucial role soil plays in food security, climate change adaptation and mitigation, essential ecosystem services, poverty alleviation and sustainable development; * Support effective policies and actions for the sustainable management and protection of soil resources; * Promote investment in sustainable soil management activities to develop and maintain healthy soils for different land users and population groups; * Strengthen initiatives in connection with the SDG process (Sustainable Development Goals) and Post-2015 agenda; * Advocate for rapid capacity enhancement for soil information collection and monitoring at all levels (global, regional and national). fao.org/soils-2015/en/ youtu.be/TqGKwWo60yE?list=PLzp5NgJ2-dK7iaOH5OKUYYRVOROUMEztd
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