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.
ISRIC - World Soil Information

Focus areas
ISRIC helps society understand and preserve the world’s precious soil by focussing our knowledge and expertise in four focus areas.
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Project update•Africa•28 October 2025
Land, Soil and Crop Information Services to support Climate-Smart Agriculture - Project closing event

Event•Africa•28 September 2025
C4SISA and AUSO: Bridging Africa’s soil data gap

Event•Africa•25 July 2025
Advancing Togo's National Soil Information System for Sustainable Agriculture
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.