Restoring Soil, Securing the Future: A Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture
At the heart of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT campus in Palmira, Colombia, a unique opportunity is emerging: transforming a critical challenge into a replicable model of sustainable agriculture for the world.
- Climate Resilience
- crops
- food security
Restoring Soil, Securing the Future: A Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture
At the heart of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT campus in Palmira, Colombia, a unique opportunity is emerging: transforming a critical challenge into a replicable model of sustainable agriculture for the world.
In recent years, warning signs have been identified regarding soil fertility, particularly in key crops such as rice and beans. This natural resource, essential for food security, has begun to show symptoms of degradation: increased pH levels, loss of organic matter, and mineral accumulation that limit nutrient availability.
Far from being an isolated problem, this scenario reflects a global reality: agricultural soils are losing their productive capacity. However, this challenge has also become a strategic opportunity to lead innovative solutions.
In response to this challenge, and within the framework of the Green Campus project — an initiative created to promote campus sustainability — several thematic areas and committees were established, including the Regenerative Agriculture Committee. Its purpose is clear: restore soil health, ensure the sustainability of productive systems, and generate knowledge with the potential for global application.