The Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) and EIT Food launch Soil Action Hubs at the June Climate Meetings
New decentralised hubs to empower locally led solutions and drive cross-regional peer learning on soil health.
“At EIT Food, we’re inspired to be partnering with CA4SH towards this crucial initiative to rebuild soil health on a global scale. Healthy soil is the foundation of resilient communities and food systems, and it’s imperative we leverage local leadership and networks to cultivate lasting solutions for our future.
EIT Food are proud to be hosting the European Action Hub. Given nearly a quarter of EU soils are currently experiencing soil degradation – it’s time to ramp up the action.”
“It is exciting to see how the CA4SH network continues to grow! In addition to the new #Youth4Soil movement, the Action Hubs will be bottom-up, dynamic, decentralized structures designed to catalyse locally led implementation of soil health solutions while fostering cross-regional exchange and peer learning.
CA4SH will continue to advocate for healthy soil as a critical climate solution, and we are proud to be a member of the Action on Food Hub at COP30.”
“Interventions that begin with soil - restoring organic matter, improving fertility, and enhanced water retention - will be the strong foundation for long-term impact and de-risked investment. It is exciting to see how soil health is finally on the local and global agenda and exciting to see such partner enthusiasm to make sure this hidden gem beneath our feet is no longer overlooked.”
“Soil for farmers is not only a means of production, it is the foundation of their agricultural operation, a link with their identity, their community, and their heritage. Farmers, especially women and youth, are impacted by the pressure on soil and land coming from land use competition, climate impact, and land tenure. Investing in soil health is for farmers investing in their future. Creating space for farmers to exchange knowledge and experience such as the CA4SH is more important than ever today.”
“There is a real opportunity to bring soil evidence to bear through policy efforts, as countries develop their National Soil Health Strategies and report on their Nationally Determined Contributions. Healthy soil can be a key part of the solution for climate change adaptation and mitigation while also helping farmers improve their production and better contribute to national food security.”
“To truly scale soil health, we need finance that is not only easily accessible but also tailored to realities of the regions where farmers live and work. It’s just as important to make tools practical, bridging the gap between those who generate knowledge and the farmers who put it into action every day.”
"Soil health is a key pillar to achieving all the SDGs. To take this seriously, measuring and monitoring soil health cannot be just a scientific exercise: it must be the foundation of real-world action. Monitoring gives us the data that we need to design better policies, to direct investments, and empower farmers and their communities. Let us elevate soil life on the road to COP30. By doing so, we can unlock the solutions that are good for people, for nature, and for the climate."
"Youth faces a future with more extreme weather, where soil health is proven to be a key defense. Rebuilding soil health is a way for youth to preserve their land, culture, and community identity. Youth involvement is not optional, it is essential. Youth bring not only succession, but also innovation, modern approaches, and an energy and need to adapt.”