Policy for Sustainable Soil Management

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Policy for Sustainable Soil Management

sustainable development goals that relate to the policy for sustainable soil management

Objective 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, stop and reverse land degradation, halt the loss of biodiversity.

Objective 12: Guarantee sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Objective 11: Make cities more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Objective 3: Guarantee a healthy life and promote the well-being of all at all ages.

Impacts from soil degradation in Colombia

Changes in the landscape

Change in soil water regime and hydrological cycles

Decreased productivity

Biodiversity loss

Driving forces that induce the change or degradation process in the soils of our country

Planning and land management

Industry

Hydrocarbon exploitation and mining

Population increase

Environmental pressures and stress points that degrade soils in Colombia

Conventional soil tillage, machinery and animals transit, and intensive irrigation

Use of chemical products (organic and inorganic) in economic activities

Urban expansion without sustainability criteria

Deforestation and fires