Witzenhausen Conference: "The Last Dirt?! - Soil Protection in Policy and Practice."

The 26th Witzenhausen Conference will take place from December 4 to 8. Its motto this year is "The last dirt?! - Soil Protection in Policy and Practice."

Soil is a habitat for humans, animals, plants and microorganisms. Together with air, water and solar energy, it forms the basis of all life. Its complex physical structure regulates water absorption, storage and purification. Soils rich in humus hardly erode during heavy rainfall and have a high water storage capacity. A soil rich in organic matter also serves as a carbon sink and thus fulfills an important role in climate protection.

The aim of the conference is to draw attention to soil protection in policy and practice. What is the current state of our soils? What are policymakers doing about it? What new technologies and cultivation methods do we need in agriculture to efficiently build up soil? What conditions are needed for farmers to be able to deal with soil protection in the hamster wheel of production and profitability? What role does ownership play?

The conference designs a space where science, politics and practice can meet. Lectures and workshops will provide an opportunity for exchange, networking and in-depth discussion, depending on the area of interest. A varied supporting program will round off the event.

The program in brief:

• December 04, 7 p.m.: Opening lecture, followed by reception and finger food buffet.
• 05 - 07 December, from 9.00 a.m.: Lectures and workshops, evening social program
• 08 December, 9.00-12.30: Closing event, lunch

Complete program and further information at https://www.konferenz-witzenhausen.de/id-26-konferenz and in the attached PDF.