would distract from the key task to implement LDN and existing norms are
expected to be solely duplicated.
49. Several other proposals were put forward as first steps:
• Use of existing provisions in UNCCD, UNFCCC and CBD to promote soil
issues.
• Establishment of a soil framework treaty which is based on the exiting
international regulation: the new treaty should establish the links amongst
the existing provisions.
• Development of model soil legislation for the national and local level
• Awareness raising and scientific information dissemination
Outlook and Next Steps
50. The Kampala Workshop was seen as very timely and constructive, but as a first
step only. The Workshop was successful in raising awareness for the “soil
challenge”. However, further engagement was seen as crucial. As next steps
and measures the following were recommended:
51. Platforms for discussions were seen as very important. Such platforms could
also be used to establish networks for cooperation. The “International Yearbook
of Soil Law and Policy” published by SPRINGER was highlighted as such a
platform.
52. The need to outreach to policy makers was stressed. One option for an Africa
wide policy debate would be to engage the Environment Committee of the
African Parliament in the debate.
53. Strengthening the cooperation with natural science was also emphasized. The
African Soil Partnership could provide the required scientific input. In this
context the cooperation between African universities was mentioned. Funding
for the establishment of such cooperation would be required.
54. Further analysis of current regulatory approaches in African countries seems to
be needed. Law comparison was seen as a helpful tool to identify gaps and
loopholes in existing legislation and to develop appropriate concepts for the
implementation of the LDN objective.
55. Models from other—even non-African—legislation like the German intervention clause should be considered.
56. Concepts for solving the land rights impediments for sustainable soil management were seen as an essential task.
57. A workshop on soil issues in Africa in the near future which takes an interdisciplinary perspective was proposed. The workshop should provide input from
science and legal experts in order to further specify models for the implementation of the LDN objective.
58. Cooperation with Technical bodies was considered to be of great value for the
funding of the various actions.
59. Policies must be established to ensure a better transfer of scientific knowledge
on sustainable soil management to the daily routines of African farmers.
60. Soil awareness and soil knowledge are key factors. To this end the curricula of
schools and universities should include soil aspects.
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expected to be solely duplicated.
49. Several other proposals were put forward as first steps:
• Use of existing provisions in UNCCD, UNFCCC and CBD to promote soil
issues.
• Establishment of a soil framework treaty which is based on the exiting
international regulation: the new treaty should establish the links amongst
the existing provisions.
• Development of model soil legislation for the national and local level
• Awareness raising and scientific information dissemination
Outlook and Next Steps
50. The Kampala Workshop was seen as very timely and constructive, but as a first
step only. The Workshop was successful in raising awareness for the “soil
challenge”. However, further engagement was seen as crucial. As next steps
and measures the following were recommended:
51. Platforms for discussions were seen as very important. Such platforms could
also be used to establish networks for cooperation. The “International Yearbook
of Soil Law and Policy” published by SPRINGER was highlighted as such a
platform.
52. The need to outreach to policy makers was stressed. One option for an Africa
wide policy debate would be to engage the Environment Committee of the
African Parliament in the debate.
53. Strengthening the cooperation with natural science was also emphasized. The
African Soil Partnership could provide the required scientific input. In this
context the cooperation between African universities was mentioned. Funding
for the establishment of such cooperation would be required.
54. Further analysis of current regulatory approaches in African countries seems to
be needed. Law comparison was seen as a helpful tool to identify gaps and
loopholes in existing legislation and to develop appropriate concepts for the
implementation of the LDN objective.
55. Models from other—even non-African—legislation like the German intervention clause should be considered.
56. Concepts for solving the land rights impediments for sustainable soil management were seen as an essential task.
57. A workshop on soil issues in Africa in the near future which takes an interdisciplinary perspective was proposed. The workshop should provide input from
science and legal experts in order to further specify models for the implementation of the LDN objective.
58. Cooperation with Technical bodies was considered to be of great value for the
funding of the various actions.
59. Policies must be established to ensure a better transfer of scientific knowledge
on sustainable soil management to the daily routines of African farmers.
60. Soil awareness and soil knowledge are key factors. To this end the curricula of
schools and universities should include soil aspects.
Annex: Outcome Document
219
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