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
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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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