International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2025 / edited by Harald Ginzky, David Grinlinton, Irene L. Heuser, Patricia Kameri-Mbote, Atieh Khatibi, Natalia Rodriguez-Eugenio, Oliver C. Ruppel.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ginzky, Harald, Editor.

Grinlinton, David., Editor.

Heuser, Irene L., Editor.

Kameri-Mbote, Patricia, Editor.

Khatibi, Atieh., Editor.

Rodriguez-Eugenio, Natalia., Editor.

Ruppel, Oliver C., Editor.

Series:

International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy, 2520-128X ; 2025

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental law, International.

Soil science.

Human rights.

International law.

Humanitarian law.

International Environmental Law.

Soil Science.

Human Rights.

Sources and Subjects of International Law, International Organizations.

International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict.

Local Subjects:

International Environmental Law.

Soil Science.

Human Rights.

Sources and Subjects of International Law, International Organizations.

International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflict.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIII, 540 p. 17 illus., 15 illus. in color.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

This open-access volume of the IYSLP focuses on sustainable soil management in the face of multiple crises such as climate change, military conflicts, transboundary migration or food security. Contributions in this volume seek to further our understanding on how soils are affected by these crises and of the critical role of soil health in addressing global challenges. The volume also addresses the latest development of soil governance at international level. The volume further includes regional and national reports, providing insights into regulatory concepts through case studies. Finally, contributions explore the interconnected aspects of soil management, including socio-economic factors and governance.

Contents:

Foreword by Dirk Messner

Part I: The Theme: The Global Multiple Crisis and Sustainable Soil Management: Soil Law: Protection and Restoration of the Finite Resource by Rattan Lal

Soil, War and the Battle Against Misinformation: Debunking Myths in Ukraine’s Agricultural Recovery by Olena Melnyk et al

Sustainable Soil Management in Failed or Destabilized States by Delwendé Innocent Kiba and Wendpayangdé Inès Carolle Kiba

One Security by Alex McBratney and Daniel Park.-Global Soil Governance in the Midst of Health Pandemics and Crises: WHO Pandemic Treaty, 2025 to the Rescue? by Pamela Towela Sambo

Losing Ground: Soil Degradation, Displacement, and the Global Climate Crisis by Giuseppe Poderati

Political Framework Conditions and Legal Instruments of Soil Protection to Prevent Hunger and Achieve Food Security by Irene Heuser

Law and Policy, and Sustainable Agriculture by Ian Hannam and Thomas Hannam.-EU Law and the Energy Transition: Leaving Soils Behind? by Matteo Fermeglia und Heloísa Oliveira

Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability in the Context of Sustainable Soil Management: The Future Role of Law and Governance? by Harald Ginzky and Oliver Ruppel

Degrading the Soil: An Act of Ecocide? by Ian Hannam

Part II: Recent International Developments: Fertile Ground or Barren Policy? Evaluating Cross-Convention Approaches to Soil Protection by Tejas Rao

UNCCD COP16: Key Discussions and Outcomes on Science, Participation, and Drought, and the Growing Emphasis on Agriculture and Rangelands by Jonathan Schieren, Laura Madrid and Ben Akintola

Plastic Pollution in Soils – the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment by Alexandara Harrington

Soil Protection and the Alpine Convention by Elfi Hasler

Part III: Regional/National Reports: Soil Protection Law in Austria by Gerd Schnedl

Soil legislation by the European Union: an EU “Soil Monitoring Law” on the Horizon? by Harald Ginzky and Siliva Pieper

Recent Developments in Soil Governance in Australia: The Drive Towards a National Policy and Implications for Rural Land by Andrew Lawson

Soil Erosion and Dust Storm in Iran and the Middle East Region from the Perspective of International Law by Ali Mashhadi

Social and Ecological Sustainability of Land Improvement and Soil Use in the Japanese Agricultural Sector: Focusing on Gender Equality and Biodiversity by Kohei Kameoka and Mitsu Takahashi

Part IV: Cross-cutting Issues: A Strategy for Soil Protection on a Local Scale: Nature-Based Solutions for Making the City of Kassel (Germany) Climate Neutral by Jochen Wulfhorst

From Land to Soil: Changes and Setbacks in French Law by Maylis Desrousseaux

Forest Soil Protection in Germany – Innovations from a Leaked Federal Forest Act Amendment Draft in 2023 by Ina Krahl.

ISBN:

3-032-03251-2

9783032032515