About
December 5 is recognized globally as World Soil Day, an international observance dedicated to highlighting the critical role of healthy soil and promoting the sustainable management of soil resources. This date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who was a significant advocate for soil science and conservation.
As an international observance, World Soil Day is not a public holiday in any specific country, and therefore, government offices and businesses do not typically close for this occasion.
Why it matters
Soil serves as an essential foundation for global food production, clean water availability, and energy security, underscoring its indispensable role in human survival and societal progress. It also plays a critical part in mitigating climate change impacts and preserving biodiversity.
The day serves as a vital platform to draw attention to pressing issues like soil erosion, contamination, and the depletion of organic matter, all of which pose serious threats to worldwide food security and environmental health.
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021-12-05 |
| 2022 | 2022-12-05 |
| 2023 | 2023-12-05 |
| 2024 | 2024-12-05 |
| 2025 | 2025-12-05 |
| 2026 | 2026-12-05 |
| 2027 | 2027-12-05 |
| 2028 | 2028-12-05 |