As the World Data Centre for Soil, ISRIC is the global reference centre for trusted soil data and knowledge. Since 1966, we advance soil awareness and provide quality-assessed information to address environmental and societal challenges. We support researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide with innovative tools, standards, and capacity strengthening to build a sustainable future.
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Focus areas
ISRIC helps society understand and preserve the world’s precious soil by focussing our knowledge and expertise in four focus areas.
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Global•Event•19 November 2025
Celebrating World Soil Day 2025: Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities
Interview•Africa•18 November 2025
Integrating data and disciplines to advance sustainable land management
Project update•Africa•4 November 2025
Soils4Africa featured in CORDIS "Results in Brief"
Making a difference together
ISRIC is open to partnerships with governments, non-governmental organisations, research institutions, private sector and funders. Together we can leverage our expertise and collaborate on developing unique projects.