An Event Dedicated to the International Soil Conservation Day Was Held at the Georgian Technical University
06-12-2024
At the event dedicated to the International Soil Conservation Day at the Georgian Technical University, the head of the Tsotne Mirtskhulavava Scientific-Research Institute of Water Management, Academician Givi Gavardashvili, delivered a report on “Climate Change and Soil Erosion Control” to students of the Faculty of Sustainable Mountain Development.
The head of the Faculty of Sustainable Mountain Development, Professor Noe Khozrevanidze, opened the event. As the speaker noted, the International Soil Conservation Day was established in 2013 based on the decision taken at the 68th UN General Assembly.
“Soil pollution is often invisible, but it affects everyone. By 2050, the world’s population could reach 9 billion. As the population grows, soil is becoming increasingly polluted. This affects the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe,” is an excerpt from a UN statement. The UN urges us to take care of the soil, the land that sustains us. The message of International Soil Day 2024 is “Caring for Soil: Action, Management, Monitoring.”
The annual celebration of this day emphasizes the importance of creating accurate databases of soil conditions and regularly implementing necessary measures for soil protection, which is of paramount importance for overcoming existing challenges and ensuring a sustainable future. I would like to thank Academician Givi Gavardashvili for his topical and multifaceted interesting report”, stated Noe Khozrevanidze.
In his report, Academician Givi Gavardashvili focused on soil degradation and its primary cause - erosion, which is the main hindering factor in the development of agriculture; he discussed the effectiveness of measures against soil erosion, which includes agrotechnical and soil protection measures, terracing of irrigation areas, anti-erosion hydro-technical, forestry-amelioration, and other effective measures.
“Rational soil management is directly related to food security, which is a significant challenge for the world community. Against the backdrop of climate change, the issue of soil degradation is acute. In this context, the formation of young, qualified specialists is important for our country,” noted Givi Gavardashvili.
At the Georgian Technical University, a cycle of events dedicated to the International Soil Protection Day began on December 5th and will last 2 days.
The head of the Faculty of Sustainable Mountain Development, Professor Noe Khozrevanidze, opened the event. As the speaker noted, the International Soil Conservation Day was established in 2013 based on the decision taken at the 68th UN General Assembly.
“Soil pollution is often invisible, but it affects everyone. By 2050, the world’s population could reach 9 billion. As the population grows, soil is becoming increasingly polluted. This affects the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe,” is an excerpt from a UN statement. The UN urges us to take care of the soil, the land that sustains us. The message of International Soil Day 2024 is “Caring for Soil: Action, Management, Monitoring.”
The annual celebration of this day emphasizes the importance of creating accurate databases of soil conditions and regularly implementing necessary measures for soil protection, which is of paramount importance for overcoming existing challenges and ensuring a sustainable future. I would like to thank Academician Givi Gavardashvili for his topical and multifaceted interesting report”, stated Noe Khozrevanidze.
In his report, Academician Givi Gavardashvili focused on soil degradation and its primary cause - erosion, which is the main hindering factor in the development of agriculture; he discussed the effectiveness of measures against soil erosion, which includes agrotechnical and soil protection measures, terracing of irrigation areas, anti-erosion hydro-technical, forestry-amelioration, and other effective measures.
“Rational soil management is directly related to food security, which is a significant challenge for the world community. Against the backdrop of climate change, the issue of soil degradation is acute. In this context, the formation of young, qualified specialists is important for our country,” noted Givi Gavardashvili.
At the Georgian Technical University, a cycle of events dedicated to the International Soil Protection Day began on December 5th and will last 2 days.
