ISRIC - World Soil Information

As the World Data Centre for Soil, ISRIC is the global reference centre for trusted soil data and knowledge. Since 1966, we advance soil awareness and provide quality-assessed information to address environmental and societal challenges. We support researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide with innovative tools, standards, and capacity strengthening to build a sustainable future.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda.

Focus areas

ISRIC helps society understand and preserve the world’s precious soil by focussing our knowledge and expertise in four focus areas.

Soil collections and education

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Soil information products

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Soil information systems

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Information products and services for SLM

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Making a difference together

ISRIC is open to partnerships with governments, non-governmental organisations, research institutions, private sector and funders. Together we can leverage our expertise and collaborate on developing unique projects.