World Soil Day 2025, History, Theme, Latest News

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World Soil Day Latest News

World Soil Day 2025 underscores the urgent need to restore and protect soil health as cities expand and environmental threats intensify.

About World Soil Day

It 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.
History:
- The idea of dedicating a day to soil conservation first emerged in 2002, when the International Union of Soil Sciences proposed the observance to create global awareness.
- With support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and guidance from the Kingdom of Thailand, the initiative gained momentum.
- In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared December 5 as World Soil Day, with the first celebration held in 2014.
WSD 2025 Theme: It carries the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities,” shifting attention from rural farmlands to the often-overlooked soil beneath urban landscapes.

Source: HANS

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World Soil Day 2025 FAQs

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Q2. In which year did the UN General Assembly officially declare 5 December as World Soil Day?+

Q3. What is the theme of World Soil Day 2025?+

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