52%
Of agricultural soils are already degraded
Why Save Soil?
Save Soil is a global movement launched by Sadhguru, to address the soil crisis by bringing together people from around the world to stand up for Soil Health, and supporting leaders of all nations to institute national policies and actions toward increasing the organic content in cultivable Soil.
Save Soil Message
The Save Soil movement has been initiated by Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic and visionary.
UNCCD partners with the Save Soil movement and invites Sadhguru to UNCCD’s COP15
The Save Soil manifesto will be presented at UNCCD’s COP15, convening in Abidjan in May 2022
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The 4 per 1000 Initiative, launched by France at COP21, signs MoU in Paris
Paul Luu, Executive Secretary, commits to cooperate in achieving our objective of creating a healthier soil.
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UN Climate Change is on board to Save Soil
Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, welcomes Sadhguru and supports concrete on-the-ground implementation.
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UNEP - Faith for Earth partners with #SaveSoil & applauds the progress made
Dr. Iyad Abumoghli, Founder and Director, UNEP - Faith for Earth expresses his support.
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UN WFP India signed Soil Health MoU
The United Nations World Food Programme commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
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IUCN proudly supports the Save Soil movement
Stewart Maginnis, Deputy Director General, expresses support at UN Geneva.
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FAO welcomes the Save Soil movement
Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization expresses support.
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WHO is on board to Save Soil
Dr. Naoko Yamamoto, Assistant Director-General, WHO expresses support and is looking forward to work together.
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54 Commonwealth Nations pledge their support
Honorable Baroness Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General, The Commonwealth of Nations expresses support.
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European Union is on board to Save Soil
European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, Former President & current MP expresses support.
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European Agriculture is on board to Save Soil
Maciej Golubiewski, Head of Cabinet of European Agriculture Commissioner supports the #SaveSoil Movement.
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Europe India Business council is on board to Save Soil
Europe India Business council offers a token of appreciation for raising the awareness in European Union
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Azerbaijan signed Soil Health MoU
Sarvan Jafarov, Deputy Minister of Agriculture commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
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Romania signed Soil Health MoU
Adrian-Ionuț Chesnoiu, Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development commits to enact policies to restore & safeguard soil
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'Germany' brings Save Soil movement to its students
Federal Ministry of Education & Research promotes Save Soil a global exhibition or art, poetry, and more!
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Muslim World League embraces Sadhguru and the Save Soil movement
H.E. Dr. Al-Issa, Secretary General of Muslim World League express support and love.
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United Arab Emirates signed Soil Health MoU
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'Czech Republic' is on board to Save Soil
Radek Lanč, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Eva Volfová, Deputy Minister of Environment express support.
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'Slovakia' is on board to Save Soil
Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Slovakia, Martin Kovac and Member of Parliament Romana Tabak express support.
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Bulgaria is on board to Save Soil
Borislav Sandov, Deputy Prime Minister for Climate policies & Minister of Environment & Water expresses support.
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Italy is on board to Save Soil
Francesco Battistoni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture expresses support to Save Soil.
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'The Vatican' is on board to Save Soil
Offices of the Secretariat of State and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development express support.
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'Antigua & Barbuda' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Gaston Browne commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
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'Barbados' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Mia Mottley envisions a safe future by committing to Save Soil.
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'Republic of Suriname' is on board to Save Soil
Honorable President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi invites Sadhguru to sign MoU.
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'Dominica' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
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'St. Lucia' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
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'St. Kitts and Nevis' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Timothy Harris commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
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'Guyana' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, extends his wholehearted support to institute soil-friendly policies.
Learn MoreUNCCD partners with the Save Soil movement and invites Sadhguru to UNCCD’s COP15
The Save Soil manifesto will be presented at UNCCD’s COP15, convening in Abidjan in May 2022
Learn MoreThe 4 per 1000 Initiative, launched by France at COP21, signs MoU in Paris
Paul Luu, Executive Secretary, commits to cooperate in achieving our objective of creating a healthier soil.
Learn MoreUN Climate Change is on board to Save Soil
Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, welcomes Sadhguru and supports concrete on-the-ground implementation.
Learn MoreUNEP - Faith for Earth partners with #SaveSoil & applauds the progress made
Dr. Iyad Abumoghli, Founder and Director, UNEP - Faith for Earth expresses his support.
Learn MoreUN WFP India signed Soil Health MoU
The United Nations World Food Programme commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
Learn MoreIUCN proudly supports the Save Soil movement
Stewart Maginnis, Deputy Director General, expresses support at UN Geneva.
Learn MoreFAO welcomes the Save Soil movement
Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization expresses support.
Learn MoreWHO is on board to Save Soil
Dr. Naoko Yamamoto, Assistant Director-General, WHO expresses support and is looking forward to work together.
Learn More54 Commonwealth Nations pledge their support
Honorable Baroness Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General, The Commonwealth of Nations expresses support.
Learn MoreEuropean Union is on board to Save Soil
European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, Former President & current MP expresses support.
Learn MoreEuropean Agriculture is on board to Save Soil
Maciej Golubiewski, Head of Cabinet of European Agriculture Commissioner supports the #SaveSoil Movement.
Learn MoreEurope India Business council is on board to Save Soil
Europe India Business council offers a token of appreciation for raising the awareness in European Union
Learn MoreAzerbaijan signed Soil Health MoU
Sarvan Jafarov, Deputy Minister of Agriculture commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
Learn MoreRomania signed Soil Health MoU
Adrian-Ionuț Chesnoiu, Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development commits to enact policies to restore & safeguard soil
Learn More'Germany' brings Save Soil movement to its students
Federal Ministry of Education & Research promotes Save Soil a global exhibition or art, poetry, and more!
Learn MoreMuslim World League embraces Sadhguru and the Save Soil movement
H.E. Dr. Al-Issa, Secretary General of Muslim World League express support and love.
Learn MoreUnited Arab Emirates signed Soil Health MoU
Learn More'Czech Republic' is on board to Save Soil
Radek Lanč, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Eva Volfová, Deputy Minister of Environment express support.
Learn More'Slovakia' is on board to Save Soil
Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Slovakia, Martin Kovac and Member of Parliament Romana Tabak express support.
Learn MoreBulgaria is on board to Save Soil
Borislav Sandov, Deputy Prime Minister for Climate policies & Minister of Environment & Water expresses support.
Learn MoreItaly is on board to Save Soil
Francesco Battistoni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture expresses support to Save Soil.
Learn More'The Vatican' is on board to Save Soil
Offices of the Secretariat of State and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development express support.
Learn More'Antigua & Barbuda' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Gaston Browne commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
Learn More'Barbados' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Mia Mottley envisions a safe future by committing to Save Soil.
Learn More'Republic of Suriname' is on board to Save Soil
Honorable President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi invites Sadhguru to sign MoU.
Learn More'Dominica' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
Learn More'St. Lucia' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
Learn More'St. Kitts and Nevis' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Timothy Harris commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
Learn More'Guyana' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, extends his wholehearted support to institute soil-friendly policies.
Learn MoreUNCCD partners with the Save Soil movement and invites Sadhguru to UNCCD’s COP15
The Save Soil manifesto will be presented at UNCCD’s COP15, convening in Abidjan in May 2022
Learn MoreThe 4 per 1000 Initiative, launched by France at COP21, signs MoU in Paris
Paul Luu, Executive Secretary, commits to cooperate in achieving our objective of creating a healthier soil.
Learn MoreUN Climate Change is on board to Save Soil
Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, welcomes Sadhguru and supports concrete on-the-ground implementation.
Learn MoreUNEP - Faith for Earth partners with #SaveSoil & applauds the progress made
Dr. Iyad Abumoghli, Founder and Director, UNEP - Faith for Earth expresses his support.
Learn MoreUN WFP India signed Soil Health MoU
The United Nations World Food Programme commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
Learn MoreIUCN proudly supports the Save Soil movement
Stewart Maginnis, Deputy Director General, expresses support at UN Geneva.
Learn MoreFAO welcomes the Save Soil movement
Maria Helena Semedo, Deputy Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization expresses support.
Learn MoreWHO is on board to Save Soil
Dr. Naoko Yamamoto, Assistant Director-General, WHO expresses support and is looking forward to work together.
Learn More54 Commonwealth Nations pledge their support
Honorable Baroness Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General, The Commonwealth of Nations expresses support.
Learn MoreEuropean Union is on board to Save Soil
European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, Former President & current MP expresses support.
Learn MoreEuropean Agriculture is on board to Save Soil
Maciej Golubiewski, Head of Cabinet of European Agriculture Commissioner supports the #SaveSoil Movement.
Learn MoreEurope India Business council is on board to Save Soil
Europe India Business council offers a token of appreciation for raising the awareness in European Union
Learn MoreAzerbaijan signed Soil Health MoU
Sarvan Jafarov, Deputy Minister of Agriculture commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
Learn MoreRomania signed Soil Health MoU
Adrian-Ionuț Chesnoiu, Minister of Agriculture & Rural Development commits to enact policies to restore & safeguard soil
Learn More'Germany' brings Save Soil movement to its students
Federal Ministry of Education & Research promotes Save Soil a global exhibition or art, poetry, and more!
Learn MoreMuslim World League embraces Sadhguru and the Save Soil movement
H.E. Dr. Al-Issa, Secretary General of Muslim World League express support and love.
Learn MoreUnited Arab Emirates signed Soil Health MoU
Learn More'Czech Republic' is on board to Save Soil
Radek Lanč, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Eva Volfová, Deputy Minister of Environment express support.
Learn More'Slovakia' is on board to Save Soil
Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Slovakia, Martin Kovac and Member of Parliament Romana Tabak express support.
Learn MoreBulgaria is on board to Save Soil
Borislav Sandov, Deputy Prime Minister for Climate policies & Minister of Environment & Water expresses support.
Learn MoreItaly is on board to Save Soil
Francesco Battistoni, Deputy Minister of Agriculture expresses support to Save Soil.
Learn More'The Vatican' is on board to Save Soil
Offices of the Secretariat of State and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development express support.
Learn More'Antigua & Barbuda' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Gaston Browne commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
Learn More'Barbados' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Mia Mottley envisions a safe future by committing to Save Soil.
Learn More'Republic of Suriname' is on board to Save Soil
Honorable President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi invites Sadhguru to sign MoU.
Learn More'Dominica' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
Learn More'St. Lucia' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre commits to enact policies that restore and safeguard soil.
Learn More'St. Kitts and Nevis' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable Prime Minister, Timothy Harris commits to enact policies that restore & safeguard soil.
Learn More'Guyana' signed Soil Health MoU
Honorable President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, extends his wholehearted support to institute soil-friendly policies.
Learn MoreThe Crisis
Lack of organic content turns soil into sand, leading to:
Food Crisis
In 20 years, 40% less food is expected to be produced for 9.3 billion people.
Poor soil leads to poor nutritional value. Today's fruits and vegetables already contain 90% fewer nutrients.
2 billion people suffer from nutritional deficiencies leading to multitude of diseases.
Water Scarcity
Depleted soils cannot absorb and regulate water flows.
Lack of water retention leads to water scarcity, droughts & floods.
Organic matter can hold up to 90% of its weight in water and release it slowly over time. This is a big help in drought-prone areas.
Loss Of Bio-Diversity
Scientists say that around 27000 species of life forms are becoming extinct every year due to loss of habitat.
The crisis has reached a point where 80% of the insect biomass has gone.
Loss of biodiversity further disrupts the soil habitat and prevents soil regeneration.
Climate Change
Carbon stored in soil is 3x that in living plants, and 2x that in the atmosphere, which means soil is crucial for carbon sequestration.
If the world's soils are not revitalized, they could release 850 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere contributing to climate change. This is more than all of humanity's emissions in the last 30 years combined.
Loss Of Livelihood
Thousands of farmers are committing suicide due to depletion in soil.
74% of the poor are directly affected by land degradation globally.
It is estimated that soil extinction is costing the world up to US$ 10.6 trillion every year.
Conflict And Migration
Population growth, and food and water scarcity could cause over 1 billion to migrate to other regions and countries by 2050.
Land issues have played a significant role in over 90% of major wars and conflicts in Africa since 1990.
From the French Revolution to the Arab Spring, high food prices have been cited as a factor behind mass protest movements.
Living Soil
The Solution
Bring back at least 3-6% organic content in the soil
By bringing the land under shade from vegetation & enriching the soil through plant litter and animal waste.
Thriving, living soil is vital to life.
The Plan
Soil health
needs supportive policies in every nation
Policies
need people's support
People's support
needs awarenessWhy are policies important?
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The Action
Take the message to 3.5 Billion people,
60% of the world's electorate
A Journey to Save Soil
Sadhguru has embarked on a journey to meet citizens, leaders and experts as a lone motorcyclist covering 30,000 km across 25 nations from the United Kingdom to India in 100 days.
Upcoming Events
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Make the world talk about soil in whichever way you can
In The Media
May 12, 2022
EcoWatch
Sadhguru Calls for a Montreal Protocol for Soil
The resulting Montreal Protocol has been hailed as the “world’s most successful environmental protection agreement,” and yogi, mystic, visionary and soil activist Sadhguru knows why: It was able to unite the world around a single goal.
“I think a time has come where that kind of action is needed for soil,” he said at the 15th session of the Conference of Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday.
May 11, 2022, New Delhi
The Times of India
Save soil campaign gets global pitch at COP15 of the UN body on combating desertification
With policymakers from across the globe brainstorming on how to restore degraded land at a UN conference, India's spiritual leader and founder of Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, on Wednesday suggested three-pronged strategy to save soil and appealed to representatives from 196 nations to redouble governmental policy efforts aimed at reversing the degradation of agricultural land all around the world.
Apr 13, 2022
UNCCD
Save Soil campaign comes to Bonn
On a mission to save the world's soils from extinction, the Save Soil campaign reached Bonn on 13 April 2022. The 100-day journey led by Sadhguru will cover 30,000 km across 25 nations to call on the policymakers and the public to make soil regeneration a priority. The campaign led by Sadhguru on his motorbike received a warm welcome from the city of Bonn officials and the executive management of the UN agencies in Germany. Following a round of discussions, Sadhguru joined the UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw for a live chat that was streamed across the UNCCD platforms.
Apr 6, 2022, Geneva
IUCN
The movement gaining momentum: Save Soil
Save Soil is a global movement launched by Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru to address land degradation and advocate for healthy soil. The initiative was presented on 5 April at the United Nations in Geneva by the Isha Foundation and supported by the WHO, UN SDG lab, and IUCN.
Apr 8, 2022, Paris
FRANCE 24
Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru on his journey from Europe to India to save our soil
Indian mystic and visionary Sadhguru is making a 100-day motorbike journey from Europe to India to raise awareness of soil erosion. He told FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza why he feels his mission is important for humankind. With more than half of agricultural soils are already degraded, Sadhguru warned that "there is no alternative to soil". He also described his own personal journey, saying that he does not see himself as a guru.
Mar 1, 2022, UAE
Gulf News
Save Soil: Sadhguru to arrive in the UAE on May 17 as part of campaign
Indian spiritual leader and yogi Sadhguru will arrive in the UAE on May 17 as part of his global campaign Save Soil to create awareness on preserving soil, sources close to the campaign said. He will be spending three days in the emirates.
Apr 4, 2022
NEWS 18
54 Commonwealth Nations Pledge Support to Save Soil Movement
A total of 54 Commonwealth countries have come forward and pledged support to the Save Soil Movement, which seeks to activate and demonstrate citizen support across nations, and empower governments to initiate policy-driven action to revitalise soil and halt further degradation.
UAE
Gulf News
Save Soil: Sadhguru to arrive in the UAE on May 17 as part of campaign
Sadhguru speaks to Gulf News CEO in an exclusive interview. The Save Soil campaign is based on the premise that campaigns to protect livelihoods and the environment cannot succeed with involving governments.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Sadhguru on The Joe Rogan Experience
Sadhguru is a yogi, mystic and visionary. Named one of India’s 50 most influential people, and recipient of 3 presidential awards, Sadhguru has touched the lives of millions worldwide through his transformational programs.
The Daily Show
Sadhguru - Saving Soil to Grow Better Crops | The Daily Show
Yogi, mystic, visionary, and best-selling author Sadhguru explains how over 5,000 years of industrialized farming has leached nutrients from the world’s soil, and the ecological impact this has had on food production and raising crops.
ZIZ
St. Kitts And Nevis And Other CARICOM Nations Endorse Initiative To Protect The World’s Soil
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has given its support for the Save Soil movement – a global initiative being spearheaded by renowned yogi and environmentalist Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev.
The Times of India
Four Caribbean nations — Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, St Lucia and St Kitts & Nevis — have signed an MoU for the ‘Save Soil’ global movement, initiated by Sadhguru of Isha Foundation to address the soil crisis by inspiring people from around the world to stand up for soil health.
The Economic Times
Sadhguru makes Trevor Noah trade laughs for serious talks, discusses his 100-day-long bike ride for ‘Save Soil’ movement
Sadhguru aims to talk to leaders, citizens and stake holders of 27 nations, and urge them to draft urgent and doable policies to save the soil.
Associates Times
Antigua and Barbuda: PM Browne meets Yogi Sadhguru to sign MOU agreement
"Today, Prime Minister the Gaston Browne met with world-renowned Yogi Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev, Founder of Conscious Planet and International Soca Star Machel Montano, ahead of the launch of a global ecological campaign, "Save Soil movement".
India.com
Cricket Legends Vivian Richards and Ian Botham Join Sadhguru For Save The Soil Movement
Founder of the Isha Foundation, Sadhguru, who is currently at the helm of the Save Soil Movement, addressed the gathering on the critical issue of rapid soil extinction at day 2 of the first test match of the England vs West Indies series on Thursday at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds in Antigua and Barbuda.
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