World Congress of Soil Science

The World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS) is a conference held every four years (although interrupted by World War II) under the guidance of the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS).

The purpose of a congress is to: (i) ensure the advancement of soil science and its application, and (ii) to handle the business of the society.

Of the 18 congresses, eight have been held in Europe, five in the Americas, three in Asia, one in Australia and one in Africa.

[2] The conference was organised by the IUSS President (Roger Swift) and Vice-President (Neal Menzies).

The 21st WCSS was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,[4] in August 2018, the 22nd in 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland.