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Abstract
REPORT CONFERENCE WHY SOIL MATTERS?
This report summarises the debate of the conference
‘Why Soil Matters? - A European perspective’ held at
the European Parliament on 18th November 2015 and
hosted by the Greens/EFA political group.
In the framework of the UN Year of Soils, this event
aimed to discuss the links between soils, food security
and climate, and how this interconnectivity is dealt
with at a European level. The conference involved high
level speakers from the academic world and practical
approaches from field actors, working on the ground
to preserve healthy living soils. The event brought a
European perspective to major ongoing global debates,
such as the discussion around sustainable food policies,
agroecology and the Climate Summit (COP21).
A european perspective
European Parliament Conference
April, 2016
The Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament
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