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A portrayal of the exceptional
efforts made by King
Rama IX
in the preservation and enhancement of soil resources for the betterment of
people's lives, recognized on an international scale. On 16 April 2012, the
leadership of the International Union of Soil Sciences gathered to present
the Humanitarian Soil Scientist award to King
Bhumipol Adulyadej.
As the inaugural recipient of this prestigious award, he sought royal
approval to designate December 5th, the King's birthday, annually as World
Soil Day. The United Nations officially declared this day in 2013, marking
the initiation of events commemorating World Soil Day for the first time in
2014. |
