Title:	Towards a Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory (GLOSOB): science and policy backgrounds.
Authors:	BROWN, G. G. PARNELL, O. J. KOBAYASHI, M. FERREIRA, T. PARRON, L. M. CORREIA, M. E. F. JESUS, E. da C. CHAER, G. M. COELHO, M. R. R. NIVA, C. C. MENDES, L. OLIVEIRA, M. I. L. de MALAQUIAS, J. V. SILVA, O. D. D. da ANTUNES, L. F. de S. CORONA-CUEVAS, R. EUGÊNIO, N. R.
Affiliation:	GEORGE GARDNER BROWN, CNPF; OHN JACOB PARNELL, FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS; MONICA KOBAYASHI, CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY; TALITA FERREIRA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PARANÁ; LUCILIA MARIA PARRON VARGAS, CNPF; MARIA ELIZABETH FERNANDES CORREIA, CNPAB; EDERSON DA CONCEICAO JESUS, CNPAB; GUILHERME MONTANDON CHAER, CNPAB; MARCIA REED RODRIGUES COELHO, CNPAB; CINTIA CARLA NIVA, CNPSA; LEDA MENDES; MARIA INÊS LOPES DE OLIVEIRA; JUACI VITORIA MALAQUIAS, CPAC; OZANIVAL DARIO DANTAS DA SILVA, AUD; LUIZ FERNANDO DE SOUSA ANTUNES, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; ROSA CORONA-CUEVAS, SECRETARIA DE AGRICULTURA Y DESARROLLO RURAL, MEXICO CITY; NATÁLIA RODRÍGUEZ EUGENIO, FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS.
Date Issued:	2026
Citation:	Soil Organisms, v. 97, p. 127-141, 2025.
Description:	The world’s soils harbor an immense but as of yet inadequately measured and understood biodiversity, that perform essential ecosystem services in both undisturbed and agroecological and industrial agricultural systems. However, this vast natural resource is threatened by climate and land use change as well as unsustainable management practices, although the extent of these impacts on soil biodiversity and its vital functions for sustaining soil health and food security have not been adequately assessed worldwide. As part of the updated action plan of the International Initiative for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Soil Biodiversity, established originally by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in 2002, a Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory was proposed in 2020 to assess and monitor soil biodiversity worldwide. Here, we review the historical background (particularly as it relates to the CBD), as well as the scientific and political context of this decision. Furthermore, we provide guidance on and a framework to assess the potential to undertake soil biodiversity monitoring in different countries, using scientifically based and agreed criteria related to a minimum set and wider optional range of soil biological variables. Finally, recommendations for improving understanding and monitoring capacity as well as funding mechanisms and political support for these activities are also reviewed.
Thesagro:	Solo Biodiversidade
NAL Thesaurus:	International policy and programs Soil biochemistry Monitoring
Keywords:	Convention on Biological Diversity Política internacional Monitoramento
ISSN:	1864-6417; 2509-9523.
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.25674/422
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPF)