FAO Children’s Booklet Contest on Soil Data and Information [Open to All; Cash Prizes Upto Rs. 1.5L]: Submit by Nov 17

Submissions are invited for FAO Children’s Booklet Contest on Soil Data and Information. The last date of submission is November 17, 2024.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

In celebration of World Soil Day (WSD) 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), and the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) are launching a scientific children’s booklet contest under the theme: “Caring for Soils: Measure, Manage, Monitor.”

This contest provides participants with an opportunity to explain the significance of soil data and information for sustainable soil management, fostering a sense of responsibility, and inspiring children to understand the critical role soil plays for our planet. Booklets can explore one or more of the following themes:

The contest is open to anyone interested in the important role of comparable and reliable soil data and information. This includes soil scientists, researchers, professors, teachers, classrooms, individual students, soil practitioners, designers, photographers or experts from any professional background, and NGOs.

All shortlisted participants will receive soil-related publications, a certificate of participation, recognition on the IUSS and FAO websites, and soil gadgets. Winning booklets will be showcased on IUSS and FAO’s digital and social media platforms. Winners will be announced on World Soil Day, 5th December 2024. Finalists will be announced on the IUSS and FAO websites, and winning booklets will be promoted via IUSS and FAO/GSP social media platforms.

Interested participants can submit online via this link.

The last date of submission is November 17, 2024.

Email: World-Soil-Day[at]fao[dot]org