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#SaveSoil
The soil beneath our feet is our main source of food, our main source of water, where our homes reside---the basis of our existence. As 52% of the world's agricultural soil is already degraded (UNFAO), it is crucial we make everyone aware of this devastating soil crisis so that change can occur for our future generations.
Save Soil is an awareness-based global movement that aims to address the soil crisis by bringing people together from around the world to stand up for soil health and to drive policies in all nations towards revitalizing soil health by increasing the organic content in soil.
When: Biweekly on Tuesdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Aztlan Suite (2nd Floor of the Student Union)
Spring 2026 GBM Schedule
03/10
03/24
04/14
04/28
Save Soil at COP29
Join the Save Soil Movement and Sadhguru at COP 29 (UN Climate Change Conference) for a series of in-person and virtual events. At our pavilion in the Blue Zone, Save Soil will be hosting panel discussions and fire-side conversations featuring global experts on soil health. Save Soil - Secure Future. Degraded soils can release up to 850 billion tons of carbon dioxide whereas healthy soils is one of the largest carbon sinks on the planet! View some of the COP28 events, and let us make it happen!
The effects of the soil crisis:
Food Crises
40% less food is expected to be produced for 9.3 billion people in 20 years. Poor soil leads to poor nutritional value in food, with fruits & vegetables containing 90% fewer nutrients.
Water Scarcity
Soils depleted of organic content cannot absorb or regulate water flows, leading to water scarcity, droughts, and floods.
Loss of Bio-Diversity
Due to loss of habitat, scientists state that around 27,000 species of life forms are becoming extinct every year. Already 80% of insect biomass is gone.
Climate Change
Degraded soils can release up to 850 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere contributing to climate change. This is greater than all of humanity's emissions in the last 30 years.
Loss of Livelihood
Thousands of farmers are committing suicide due to soil depletion and its effects. 74% of the world's poor globally are directly affected by land degradation.
Conflict & Migration
By 2050, over 1 billion people could be forced to migrate to other regions and countries due to population growth and food and water scarcity caused by depletion in soil.