en.Wedoany.com Reported - The 23rd World Congress of Soil Science opened in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, marking the first time in the congress's nearly century-long history that it has been held in China. The conference, taking place from June 8 to 12 under the theme "Soil and the Common Future of Humanity," is regarded as the "Olympics" of the soil science community.
The congress is jointly organized by the International Union of Soil Sciences and the Soil Science Society of China, with the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences serving as the host. Nearly 3,000 experts, scholars, policymakers, and industry representatives from over 100 countries are participating, with topics covering global challenges such as soil health, food security, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development.
At the opening ceremony, representatives from national and local scientific organizations noted that soil is the foundation of life on Earth and a key resource for building a sustainable future. They emphasized that strengthening international cooperation in soil science is crucial for protecting ecosystems, supporting agriculture, and addressing global environmental changes.
The five-day agenda includes 9 thematic symposia, 5 workshops, over 100 parallel sessions, more than 800 poster presentations, and over 2,000 oral reports, providing a platform for scientific exchange and collaboration.
A highlight of the congress exhibition is the debut of the NEW Community. This interdisciplinary academic network is centered around the flagship journals Biochar and Carbon Research, while also encompassing a portfolio of journals covering agroecology, Artificial Intelligence and the environment, biochar science, biological contaminants, energy and environmental systems, emerging contaminants, the nitrogen cycle, sustainable carbon materials, and related fields. Guided by the values of sharing, collaboration, and innovation, the community supports academic activities, symposia, and international conferences. At the congress, its booth attracted the attention of scientists from home and abroad, showcasing the community's role in advancing soil-related research and opening new pathways for carbon neutrality and environmental health.
At the opening ceremony, five distinguished scientists were awarded honorary membership of the International Union of Soil Sciences in recognition of their contributions to soil science and sustainable agriculture.
This congress is expected to strengthen China's position in the global soil science community and provide new impetus for the protection and sustainable use of soil resources. The outcomes of the conference will contribute to the Nanjing Action Initiative, which aims to guide global soil science research and cooperation over the next decade.
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