The document reports on the current state of knowledge regarding soil biodiversity, detailing its diversity, distribution, and contributions to ecosystem services. It addresses threats to soil biodiversity and highlights national assessments, practical applications, and policies aimed at protecting it. Furthermore, it outlines the next steps for reviewing and presenting findings, including deadlines for full report completion and relevant conferences.

1. Global Report
The state of knowledge
on soil biodiversity

3. Report of ‘The state of knowledge on soil biodiversity’
Part A – Scientific Contribution
Part B – Countries Contribution

4. Part A
o Introduction
o Chapter 2 Global state of knowledge on soil
biodiversity
o Chapter 3 Diversity and Distribution of Soil
biodiversity
o Chapter 4: Contributions of soil biodiversity to
ecosystem services
o Chapter 5: Threats to soil biodiversity (regional and
global trends)
o Chapter 6: Education, Outreach, and Policy
o Chapter 7: Soil Biodiversity and the Sustainable
Development Goals
o Chapter 8: Responses

5. Part B
o Introduction
o Assessment of Soil Biodiversity
 Contributions of Soil Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services
 National Assessments
 Practical Applications of Soil Biodiversity
 Major Practices Negatively Impacting Soil Biodiversity
 Invasive Alien Species (IAS)
 Monitoring Soil Biodiversity
 Indicators for Soil Biodiversity
o Research, capacity development and awareness raising
o Mainstreaming: policies, programmes, regulations and
governmental frameworks
o Analysis of gaps and opportunities

6. Next Steps
• Review the full report + SPM [by end of Dec]
• CBD and GSP Peer review [Jan – Feb]
• Presentation at the Symposium [10-12 Mar]
• Final report + SMP for FAO clearance [End of Mar]
• CBD SBSTTA24 May 2020 [End of Mar]
• CBD COP15 Oct 2020 [Post end of Jun]