4.1 — Soil protection & policy
Where do you fit in soil governance?
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Soil Diary reflection: What is your role in soil governance?
Soil governance connects the condition of soil with the way societies organise decisions. It includes rules and institutions, but also knowledge, responsibilities, rights, participation, and implementation.
Before moving to the final activity, take a moment to reflect on your own position. You may be a student, researcher, educator, land user, planner, citizen, professional, or future decision-maker. Your role may change over time.
Write a short reflection in your Soil Diary.
Suggested length: 100 to 150 words
You may use the questions below:
- Where do you see yourself in relation to soil governance?
- What kinds of decisions about soil might you influence now or in the future?
- What knowledge, skills, or perspective could you bring?
- Which soil ecosystem service would you most want to see protected in land-use decisions?
End your reflection with one sentence:
In soil governance, my possible role is…