The Role of Soils in Enhancing Resilience to Drought

The Role of Soils in Enhancing Resilience to Drought

Guest blog from Dr David Tompkins, Chair of our Professional Practice and Development Committee (PPDC) Driving back through the Lincolnshire Wolds in July after months of dry weather was an interesting experience. It was raining – moderately – but there was a...
BSSS Participate in IUSS Centennial

BSSS Participate in IUSS Centennial

The British Society of Soil Science was pleased to be a part of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) centennial which took place in May. Over 1500 delegates attended the event at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Florence to celebrate this fantastic milestone,...
2023 in Review

2023 in Review

Happy New Year! As we head into 2024, now is a fantastic time to reflect on the Society’s achievements during 2023.  Aligned to our strategy and 10-year vision, our activities and initiatives have meant that our membership continues to grow, with our highest number of...
BSSS Engaging With Policymakers at COP28

BSSS Engaging With Policymakers at COP28

This will be the third year that the Society attends the COP climate summit under our official non-governmental organisation (NGO) observer status.   As an NGO at COP, our role is to hold leaders to account to ensure they are delivering against their climate pledges....