HIST 257 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Paull, Non-Renewable Resource, Sustainable Development Goals
7 Dec 2015
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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) The promotion of sustainable soil and land management is central to ensuring a productive food system, improved rural livelihoods, and a healthy environment. Our soils are in danger because of expanding cities, deforestation, unsustainable land use and management practices, pollution, overgrazing, and climate change.
