Nederlandse Bodemkundige Vereniging

De NBV is een vereniging voor alle Nederlandse Bodemkundigen en diegenen die de Bodemkunde een warm hart toedragen. De vereniging heeft als hoofddoel nieuwe ontwikkelingen en activiteiten die in binnen- en buitenland plaatsvinden te ondersteunen en haar leden daarover te informeren. Voorts organiseert de NBV tweemaal per jaar een wetenschappelijke bijeenkomst.

International Union of Soil Sciences

The International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) is the global union of soil scientists. The objectives of the IUSS are to promote all branches of soil science, and to support all soil scientists across the world in the pursuit of their activities. The society was founded as the International Society of Soil Science (ISSS) on 19th May 1924. The IUSS is a scientific union member of ICSU since 1993. For a historical overview of the ISSS-IUSS click here. The scientific activities of IUSS are undertaken through 4 Divisions and each Division has 4 to 6 Commissions. The Divisions and Commissions are headed by a chairperson and two vice chairs. Divisions & Commissions Divisions, Commissions & Working Groups - Short list

1. Divisions & Commissions - Description
2. Division & Commission officers (2006-2010)
3. Division 4 (2002-2006)

Commissions

1. Commission on Palaeopedology
2. Commission on Soil Morphology and Micromorpholgy
3. Commission on Pedometrics

Working Groups

1. Working Groups officers (2006-2010)
2. Working Group on Digital Soil Mapping
3. Working Group on Salt-Affected Soils
4. Working Group on Hydropedology

Indian Society of Soil Science

The Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) was born in 1934 with 28 members. The Society was registered on December 22, 1934 in Calcutta under Act XXI of 1860 (Registration No. 8164/252 of 1934-35) and formally inaugurated on January 3, 1935 at the Presidency College, Calcutta. Sir Bryce C. Burt, the then Agricultural Commissioner in the Imperial (now Indian) Council of Agricultural Research, was the first President of the Society and Prof. J.N. Mukherjee its first secretary.

O b j e c t i v e s

1. To cultivate and promote soil science and kindred branches of science
2. To disseminate the knowledge of soil science and its applications, through meetings, discussions, and publications
3. To promote judicious interactive use of soil, water and other natural resources, fertilizer and other inputs to maintain quality and resilience of soil for sustainable agriculture
4. To foster high standards in the teaching and education of soil science
5. To work in close association with learned societies and organizations having similar objectives
6. To create public awareness about the importance of soil as a finite natural resource,
7. To carry out research and to perform all other acts, matters, and things that may assist in, or be conduce to, or be necessary for the fulfillment of objectives and purposes of the Society.

Soil Science Society of Pakistan

The Soil Science Society of Pakistan (SSSP) is a non-government and non-profit organization of scientists, engineers, technologists and students involved in the profession of Soil Science. The Society, established in 1958, was revived in 1984. Active members of the Society are over 400. The Society works to advance the discipline and practice of Soil Science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use. Aims and Objectives

1. Promote Soil Science research and its application.
2. Create facilities and provide a forum for close cooperation among the scientists working in Soil Science and allied disciplines.
3. Foster publication of a Soil Science Journal, Newsletter, etc.

German Soil Science Society

Deutsche Bodenkundliche Gesellschaft

The German Soil Science Society (DBG) is a non-commercial association with about 2.000 members related to soil scientific questions.

The task of the German Soil Science Society is to promote soil science and its relation to neighbouring disciplines through:

1. concerted scientific work, professional stimulation and education, exchange of ideas and information in the field of soil science;
2. promotion of the education of young scientists;
3. public relation activities to inform people about soils, their capacities and required protection as well as the educational value of soil science;
4. maintenance and fosterage of relations between scientific societies of Soil Science and neighbouring disciplines in and outside Germany, especially the International Union of Soil Science (IUSS).
   

The German Soil Science Society organises periodical conferences including scientific excursions as well as targeted symposia and workshops of the commissions, working groups und working committees.

The society releases the „Nachrichten der DBG“ as an information bulletin, the „Mitteilungen der Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft“ as a non-reviewed publication and the peer-reviewed international „Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science“.
Furthermore, the DBG awards the Fritz-Scheffer-Award to young scientists for scientific excellence.

Soil Science Society of Ireland

Soil Science Society of Ireland

The Soil Science Society of Ireland was formed in 1977 with the express purpose "to promote the knowledge about, and use of, Irish soils". Members are professionally active in research, teaching, administration, consultancy, advisory services, state agencies, civil service and industry. Members are predominantly drawn from the Island of Ireland.

What do we do ?
The Soil Science Society of Ireland holds two major events each year:

1. A scientific meeting around Easter-time at which papers are presented orally or as posters - this meeting is now held as part of the Agricultural Research Forum
2. A field meeting in early September to study and discuss soils and land use in a region / county of Ireland.

The Soil Science Society of Ireland interacts with a range of public bodies to promote all aspects of soil science.

Malaysian Society of Soil Science

Malaysian Society of Soil Science

We are a non-government organisation (NGO) in Malaysia to promote the study of science within the context of agriculture and to champion environmental stewardship. Inaugurated on April 2, 1971 with 26 founding members, we have since grown into a full-fledged professional entity, having a membership of over 600.

Our members include professionals working in both the public and private sectors, within and outside Malaysia.

Our objectives:

1. To promote the study of soil science and to create public awareness on the importance of soil conservation within the context of sustainable land management.
2. To review areas of soil study relevant for national development.
3. To disburse small grants to needy students and to members attending seminars.