The International Network on Soil biodiversity

FAO

The International Network on Soil biodiversity

Mainstreaming soil biodiversity to halt biodiversity loss and ensure healthy soils for sustainable development

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) The International Network on Soil Biodiversity (NETSOB) was established in December 2021 to promote the sustainable use and conservation of soil biodiversity and to bring experts in this field and existing initiatives together to form the human talent that contributes to the implementation of the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory (GLOSOB). This brochure compiles information on the objectives of the network, its scope and areas of work, as well as information on how to become part of this important initiative.

Language English

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