The Global Symposium on Soil Information & Data (GSID24), co-organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization, its Global Soil Partnership and the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISSCAS) will be held in Nanjing, China, September 25-28, 2024.

This symposium will serve as an international forum for stakeholders, encompassing policymakers, researchers, and practitioners, to explore the important role of comparable and reliable soil data and information in addressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and sustainable soil management.

Emphasizing the significance of data-driven decision-making, GSID24 aims to catalyse the development and implementation of policies grounded in robust soil data, thereby enhancing the efficacy of global efforts towards sustainable development and climate resilience.