Invitation

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), the Latin American Soil Science Society (SLCS) and the Brazilian Soil Science Society (SBCS), it is our pleasure to invite you to the 21st World Congress of Soil Science. The congress will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 12-17, 2018 and we hope that you will be able to join us for this global meeting.

As the most acclaimed meeting in the area of Soil Science, the WCSS will gather a large number of scientists and industries. It is expected the attendance of 7,500 participants, from more than 140 countries around the world. This will be an excellent learning experience, an opportunity for knowledge exchange toward technological advances, as well as a business opportunity for companies dealing in areas related to Soil Science.

The City of Rio de Janeiro is a cosmopolitan metropolis, known worldwide for its scenic beauty and natural resources, which provides a harmonious and agreeable environment for the inhabitants (“cariocas”) and visitors. Rio de Janeiro City’s main virtues are the kindness and hospitality with which all visitors are received. We invite you to enjoy the many attractions of Rio and find the reasons for the title – “Cidade Maravilhosa” (wonderful city).

Let us know how we may help you with the preparations for your participation in the 21WCSS, and we look forward to meet you in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rattan Lal
President IUSS

Laura Bertha-Reys
Sec. General SLCS

Fatima Moreira
President SBCS

Flávio Camargo
Chairman 21WCSS

Leandro da Silva
Co-Chairman 21WCSS

Raphael Fernandes
Sec. General 21WCSS