On behalf of the ESSC (European Society for Soil Conservation) and the Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite you to attend the 9^th ESSC International Congress on ‘Soil’s Contribution to People: from Food to Life Supporting Services’

       The Congress will be held at the Agricultural University of Tirana (Albania) from 26 to 28 September 2019. The objective is to present up to date research results, practical examples, and policies, to support the role played by soil resources on human existence and as a source of food and life supporting services.

       The Congress is open to soil scientists, students, educators, advisers, professionals, policy and decision-makers. It will consist of invited lectures, scientific sessions with oral and poster presentations, and a scientific and cultural excursion.

       We are looking forward to meeting you in Tirana and we are sure that this international congress will be a very good opportunity to prove that science and scientists are prepared to face the challenges of our common human future, where soils are a crucial component.