IUCN made soil conservation a global priority by passing “Resolution 007” at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. This is the world’s first soil protection law model, which was supported by many organizations and countries, including Save Soil.
Soil Security Law Resolution 007: Members of the non-governmental organization IUCN unanimously passed Resolution 007 at the World Conservation Congress held in Abu Dhabi last week. After its passing, it has become the world’s first model law for soil conservation. This resolution called for the creation of a soil protection law, under which soil was recognized as important for biodiversity, climate and planetary well-being. Save Soil volunteers and partners worked tirelessly to build consensus on this proposal. Ultimately 87.1% of government members and 95.45% of NGOs and indigenous groups voted in favor.
After months of awareness activity, SoilSAL, Save Soil, GCELS and supporters came together to deliver several powerful speeches in favor of the proposal at the members’ meeting. He emphasized more than ever the fundamental role of soils in the well-being of the planet and the need for a global legal regime for soils. The proposal was co-sponsored by Save Soil (Ishaa Outreach) and the Global Center for Environmental Legal Studies at the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (US), with input from Australia-based soil security think tank, Aurora.
Result of hard work done for soil
“Resolution 007 is a historic win for soils and is the result of the hard work, love and sweat put in by people around the world for soils.” According to Praveena Sridhar, Chief Science and Technical Officer of Save Soil, “This is the first time a global conservation body has formally recognized soil security as the foundation of food, water, biodiversity and climate resilience. Recognized as.”
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Time to unite for soil and farmers
Congratulating IUCN members for the adoption of Resolution 007 on Soil Conservation Law and supporters and co-sponsors who supported this effort at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, including supporters and volunteers of the Save Soil campaign, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, Founder of the Save Soil Movement, said in a post shared on This is an important step towards global recognition of the need for holistic and committed conservation of the species. Now the real work begins. Come! Let us all unite for the soil, our farmers, all life and our future.”