–As a critical strategy for addressing climate change, protecting biodiversity, and strengthening global food security
IPNEWS: During a session titled “From Healthy Soil to Healthy Diets: Closing the Finance Gap,” Leigh Winowiecki of the Landscape Alliance emphasized the importance of monitoring soil health and dietary outcomes alongside agricultural production.
Winowiecki noted that healthy soils play a vital role in storing carbon, supporting biodiversity, and producing nutritious food, making soil restoration an important part of climate action and sustainable agricultural development.
The discussion highlighted the need to move beyond measuring agricultural success solely by the volume of crops harvested and adopt broader indicators that assess soil conditions, environmental sustainability, and the nutritional quality of food.
The call also underscores the importance of closing the financing gap for sustainable land management and soil health initiatives, particularly as countries work to build climate-resilient and food-secure agricultural systems.
