This open-access volume of the IYSLP focuses on sustainable soil management in the face of multiple crises such as climate change, military conflicts, transboundary migration or food security. Contributions in this volume seek to further our understanding on how soils are affected by these crises and of the critical role of soil health in addressing global challenges. The volume also addresses the latest development of soil governance at international level. The volume further includes regional and national reports, providing insights into regulatory concepts through case studies. Finally, contributions explore the interconnected aspects of soil management, including socio-economic factors and governance.

This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Provides indispensable information on soil governance Offers an in-depth analysis of the interface of soil management and multiple crises Includes latest information on innovative regulatory concepts on soil governance

Autorentext

Dr. Harald Ginzky , German Environment Agency, Dessau, Germany

Prof. David Grinlinton , University of Auckland, New Zealand

Dr. Irene L. Heuser , International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Gland, Switzerland

Prof. Dr. Patricia Kameri-Mbote , University of Nairobi, Kenya

Atieh Khatibi , The Research Center for climate law (ClimLaw: Graz), University of Graz, Austria

Dr. Natalia Rodríguez Eugenio , Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Rome, Italy

Prof. Dr. Oliver C. Ruppel , Research Center for Climate Law (ClimLaw: Graz), University of Graz (Austria), Director, Development and Rule of Law Programme (DROP), Stellenbosch University (South Africa)

Inhalt

Foreword by Dirk Messner.- Part I: The Theme: The Global Multiple Crisis and Sustainable Soil Management: Soil Law: Protection and Restoration of the Finite Resource by Rattan Lal.- Soil, War and the Battle Against Misinformation: Debunking Myths in Ukraine's Agricultural Recovery by Olena Melnyk et al.- Sustainable Soil Management in Failed or Destabilized States by Delwendé Innocent Kiba and Wendpayangdé Inès Carolle Kiba.- O ne Security by Alex McBratney and Daniel Park.- Global Soil Governance in the Midst of Health Pandemics and Crises: WHO Pandemic Treaty, 2025 to the Rescue? by Pamela Towela Sambo.- Losing Ground: Soil Degradation, Displacement, and the Global Climate Crisis by Giuseppe Poderati.- Political Framework Conditions and Legal Instruments of Soil Protection to Prevent Hunger and Achieve Food Security by Irene Heuser.- Law and Policy, and Sustainable Agriculture by Ian Hannam and Thomas Hannam.- EU Law and the Energy Transition: Leaving Soils Behind? by Matteo Fermeglia und Heloísa Oliveira.- Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability in the Context of Sustainable Soil Management: The Future Role of Law and Governance? by Harald Ginzky and Oliver Ruppel.- Degrading the Soil: An Act of Ecocide? by Ian Hannam.- Part II: Recent International Developments: Fertile Ground or Barren Policy? Evaluating Cross-Convention Approaches to Soil Protection by Tejas Rao.- UNCCD COP16: Key Discussions and Outcomes on Science, Participation, and Drought, and the Growing Emphasis on Agriculture and Rangelands by Jonathan Schieren, Laura Madrid and Ben Akintola.- Plastic Pollution in Soils the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment by Alexandara Harrington.- Soil Protection and the Alpine Convention by Elfi Hasler.- Part III: Regional/National Reports: Soil Protection Law in Austria by Gerd Schnedl.- Soil legislation by the European Union: an EU Soil Monitoring Law on the Horizon? by Harald Ginzky and Siliva Pieper.- Recent Developments in Soil Governance in Australia: The Drive Towards a National Policy and Implications for Rural Land by Andrew Lawson.- Soil Erosion and Dust Storm in Iran and the Middle East Region from the Perspective of International Law by Ali Mashhadi.- Social and Ecological Sustainability of Land Improvement and Soil Use in the Japanese Agricultural Sector: Focusing on Gender Equality and Biodiversity by Kohei Kameoka and Mitsu Takahashi.- Part IV: Cross-cutting Issues: A Strategy for Soil Protection on a Local Scale: Nature-Based Solutions for Making the City of Kassel (Germany) Climate Neutral by Jochen Wulfhorst.- From Land to Soil: Changes and Setbacks in French Law by Maylis Desrousseaux.- Forest Soil Protection in Germany Innovations from a Leaked Federal Forest Act Amendment Draft in 2023 by Ina Krahl.