Soil Matters

Restoring Land, Restoring Hope: Voices from UNCCD COP17

In this special edition of Soil Matters, recorded at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the British Society of Soil Science takes listeners inside one of the world's m

Reimagining Soil: Earth Rover Innovation and Global Action at COP17

In this episode, host, Paul Lincoln is joined by Professor Simon Jeffery and environmental writer George Monbiot to unpack the groundbreaking Earth Rover Program—a pionee

Frontline Earth: Why Soil Is a National Security Issue

Professor Jack Hannam, former President of the British Society of Soil Science (2023–2024) and now Head of the Agriculture, Health and Environment Department at the Natur

From Aberdeen to Nanjing: The Future of Soil Science with President Prof. Paul Hallett & Guests

Part 1 – Professor Paul Hallett: Leading the Society & Evolving the Discipline The episode opens with an in‑depth interview with Professor Paul Hallett, President of the

Old Knowledge – Indigenous Wisdom for Sustainable Land Management Part 2

Guests Marioldy Sanchez Santivanez, Kleily Vargas and Jhon Guimaraes offer a compelling look into the deep-rooted relationship between indigenous communities and the land

Old Knowledge – Indigenous Wisdom for Sustainable Land Management

In this special two part edition of Soil Matters, host Paul Lincoln explores how centuries of Indigenous knowledge are shaping modern approaches to soil health and sustai

From Soil to Supper: How Regenerative Farming is Transforming How We Eat

What does it really mean to farm with nature, not against it? In this episode of Soil Matters, we dive deep into regenerative agriculture — exploring its principles, chal

Time, Soil, and Transformation: The Secrets Beneath Colt Park Meadows

In this special on-location episode of Soil Matters, host Paul Lincoln and the British Society of Soil Science with the Ecological Continuity Trust (ECT) visits Colt Park

Redefining Soil Health: Systems Thinking and the Future of Soil Science

Soil Matters host, Paul Lincoln, is joined by Professor Jim Harris, Dr. Daniel Evans from Cranfield University, and Dan Lambeth, Trustee of the British Society of Soil Sc

Regenerative Realities: What Soil Health Means on the Ground

Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming that focuses on restoring and enhancing the health of the soil, enhancing ecosystems and also supporting the communitie

Tackling land contamination and how soil made it to a central London art gallery

In previous years, land contamination was seen as an impediment to making the most of a site. Groundbreaking new approaches to bioremediation have completely changed the