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© FAO / Matteo Sala
12th ESP Plenary Meeting, March 2025
The picture collage contains two pictures: On the left side there is a photo showing one of the entry rooms of the FAO. There are many flags from different countries hanging from the ceiling and in the centre you can see a painting of a woman sitting on the earth and holding wheat in her arms. The number 80 is included in the painting since the FAO celebrates 80 years of existence in 2025. Behind the picture is a big simulation of the earth. On the right side, you can see a picture of the ESP chair presenting updates of the ESP during the GSP Plenary Assembly. The presentation of the ESP is shown on a big screen, below the screen are all flags from FAO member countries.
© Julia von Guilleaume
13th GSP Plenary Assembly, June 2025, FAO headquarters in Rome
Horizon sequence of different forest soils
© Thünen-Institut WO
Horizon sequence of different forest soils
Lignite mines Kerpen, Germany
© Mirco Barbero
Lignite mines Kerpen, Germany (Rhein-Erft district) in the heart of the Rhenish lignite mining area.

The European Soil Partnership

The European Soil Partnership is part of a global network of seven regional soil partnerships, the Global Soil Partnership (see FAO). This network has been founded as a multi-lateral initiative by FAO member countries and many other governmental and non-governmental institutions. Subregional and national partnerships enable close links with stakeholders including land managers and the public. The ESP sees itself as an umbrella network for various European initiatives and actions, at the level of regions, countries, EU and its neighbours, and it advocates for their visibility and contributions in the global soil protection movement.

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The European Soil Partnership is a voluntary partnership, open to governments, regional organizations, institutions and other stakeholders at various levels. It is mandatory that your organization becomes first member of the Global Soil Partnership. You will then be automatically a member of the ESP. More

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