December 9-11, 2024 | Hybrid | Bangkok, Thailand | Source |
The International Soil and Water Forum 2024, co-organized by the FAO and the Royal Thai Government, will be a pivotal event in advancing global efforts to combat soil degradation and water scarcity. It aims to create a high-level action plan for sustainable soil and water management, essential for food security and environmental health.
Objectives
- Reinforce commitments to integrated land, soil, and water management.
- Promote technological, institutional, and social innovations.
- Address challenges and opportunities amid climate change.
- Identify research priorities and foster collaborations.
- Develop a joint action agenda.
Main Themes
- Managing Water Scarcity: Strategies for equitable water allocation and governance.
- Reversing Land Degradation: Approaches for land restoration and sustainable land management.
- Sustainable Soil Management: Techniques to prevent and manage soil degradation.
- Integrated Climate Resilient Management: Solutions for managing land, soil, and water in a changing climate.