Planet Under Pressure 2012

BSSS spearheaded a session on soils at this major global conference.  "Earth under pressure: maximising the value of soil" will look at how more effective management and better understanding of soil can address the growing challenges of food security, water shortages, biodiversity loss, climate change and flooding.  Further information at: http://www.planetunderpressure2012.net/session_black.asp.  Abstract deadline 16 September 2011.