♦ World Soil Day is observed annually on 5 December for give attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.

♦ In December 2013 the UN General Assembly responded by designating 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day.

♦ The date of 5 December for World Soil Day was chosen because it corresponds with the official birthday of H.M King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, who officially sanctioned the event.

♦ 2024 theme: 'Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage'