Dear Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the Federation of Eurasian Soil Science Societies (FESSS).
Since its establishment in 2012, our Federation has brought together national soil science societies with a shared commitment to advancing soil knowledge and strengthening scientific cooperation. Founded through the joint initiative of societies from Türkiye, Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, FESSS subsequently expanded to include Romania, Kyrgyzstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.
Our member countries encompass diverse soils, landscapes and agricultural systems. This diversity offers valuable opportunities to exchange experience, compare research approaches and learn from one another. It also gives us a shared responsibility to improve understanding of soils and support their sustainable management.
Soil degradation, erosion, salinisation, pollution and the loss of soil organic matter present challenges that extend beyond national boundaries. Addressing them requires sound research, effective communication and sustained cooperation among scientists, educators and practitioners. As a Federation, we seek to strengthen these connections and encourage the exchange of knowledge that can inform practical solutions.
I believe our priorities should include closer collaboration among member societies, accessible scientific exchange and greater participation by young soil scientists. Congresses, symposia, workshops and educational activities provide opportunities to bring these priorities into practice. They allow us to discuss findings, share methods and develop relationships that can lead to future cooperation.
The Eurasian Journal of Soil Science (EJSS), our official peer-reviewed, open-access journal, is an important part of this effort. It provides an international platform for communicating research and connecting scientists working across soil science and related disciplines. We encourage colleagues to contribute rigorous research and to engage with the journal as authors, reviewers and readers.
The future of our discipline also depends on the opportunities we create for students and early career researchers. Their participation brings new questions, methods and perspectives to our scientific community. Supporting their involvement in the Federation’s activities is an investment in the continuity and development of soil science.
I warmly invite our member societies, researchers and partner institutions to contribute ideas, share relevant news and participate in scientific activities. Through active involvement and mutual respect, we can strengthen the Federation and extend the contribution of soil science to agriculture, environmental protection and society.
Thank you to all colleagues whose time, expertise and commitment sustain our shared work. I look forward to continuing this cooperation.
With warm regards,
Prof. Dr. Ayten NAMLI
President
Federation of Eurasian Soil Science Societies