World's soils deteriorating while solutions go unused: UN
A new UN report warns that over half of the world's soil is in poor condition, threatening global food security and biodiversity. Experts emphasize that while solutions exist, they are not being implemented at the scale necessary to combat erosion and degradation.
Why it matters
Soil health is fundamental to global food production and climate change mitigation, making its degradation a major long-term threat to human survival.
George Muturi applies vermicompost, an organic fertiliser, on his broccoli patch at his farm in Lari district, Kiambu county on Aug 12, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Tony Karumba)
The report relies on data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and presents scientific findings objectively.
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