Glinka World Soil Prize
The Glinka World Soil Prize is an annual prize awarded since 2016 to researchers for their direct contributions to preserving the environment, food security, and poverty alleviation. The winner receives a USD 15000 check and a Glinka gold-plated medal.[1]
The prize is named in honour of the Russian soil scientist Konstantin Glinka (1867-1927). It is awarded by the Global Soil Partnership of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
| Year | Name | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Instituto Geografico Augustin Codazzi | Columbia |
| 2017 | Argentine No Till Farmers Association | Argentina |
| 2018 | Rattan Lal[2] | USA |
| 2019 | Xu Minggang[3] | China |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Glinka World Soil Prize - World Soil Day, December 5th". Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Rattan Lal honoured with Glinka World Soil Prize 2018". Business Standard News. Archived from the original on 15 October 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "HUN professor awarded Glinka World Soil Prize". Hainan University. Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
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