As 2030 draws ever closer, the world finds itself at a critical moment. The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to confront the most pressing issues facing humanity and the world.
The goals highlight just how deeply interconnected our global challenges are, from food insecurity and poverty to climate change, biodiversity loss and human health. Tackling these issues in isolation is no longer a viable option.
What’s needed are integrated, holistic solutions that generate real benefits for people, nature and the economy. One of the most powerful - and underleveraged - tools to do so lies beneath our feet: soil.
Author summary: Soil regeneration supports UN's SDGs.