World Soil Day 2023: Every December 5 is World Soil Day. How often do we respect the ground when our futures depend on healthy soil? Strange that we don’t talk about it enough? Very undervalued but vital—food security would not exist without soil. Thankfully, this day celebrates healthy, sustainable soil management and its maintenance. We’ll explain why soil is so amazing and why we should pay more attention!
World Soil Day history
All life starts and ends in soil. It provides food, medicine, and water filters. Most of us overlook dirt and expect it will always be there. That’s not true. Over 1,000 years to grow 4 inches of soil.
The International Union of Soil Sciences proposed a global soil awareness day in 2002. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand was in charge of it. He inspired and drove the movement with his love for this most valuable resource.
The US FAO endorsed World Soil Day’s formalization. To promote healthy soil worldwide, a platform was created. The FAO Conference unanimously recognized World Soil Day in 2013 and urged its approval at the 68th U.N. General Assembly. In 2014, the UN General Assembly declared December 5 to be World Soil Day. The late King of Thailand, whose birthday it is, approved the ceremony. It commemorates his legacy and his great labor to make the day possible.
Since then, World Soil Day has promoted sustainable soil management. Many individuals worldwide utilize the day to educate and inspire. Each year’s topic is different. It urges us to value this wonderful natural resource, which provides our food and anchors ecosystems.
How to observe World Soil Day
Start composting
Celebrate World Soil Day at home, school, or community. To experience soil’s wonderful characteristics, start modest composting experiments.
Read up
The day was created to raise awareness of accidental environmental damage. Most of it is ignorance, therefore educating ourselves and others is the best defense.
Community garden visit
Regularly interact with dirt to build a bond. Visit a community garden with family. Observe growing seeds.
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Motivated by Vietnam protestors
Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator, founded Earth Day in 1970 influenced by Vietnam War public sentiment.
Nixon established the EPA.
Earth Day led to the creation of the EPA.
The movement needed college students.
To emulate Vietnam War protests, the date was between Spring Break and finals to allow enthusiastic college students to mobilize.
20m participants
For the first Earth Day, 20 million Americans attended rallies, protests, concerts, fundraisers, and nature walks.
Largest secular celebration worldwide
One billion people engage annually since it went global in 1990.
Why this day matters
Getting dirty
Working with soil is always therapeutic. A great chance to garden daily!
Bringing like-minded folks together
World Soil Day unites conservationists. It’s great for finding great businesses, non-profits, and people.
Promotes awareness
It connects us to Earth. Rooting makes us slow down and focus on what matters.
WORLD SOIL DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 5 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | December 5 | Thursday |
| 2025 | December 5 | Friday |
| 2026 | December 5 | Saturday |
| 2027 | December 5 | Sunday |
