World Soil Day observed globally on 5 December with theme 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities'

Exam-focused facts from the 6 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Soil Day is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.'
The first official World Soil Day was designated by the UN General Assembly for 5 December 2014.