Conceptual framework defines five dimensions of soil security across biophysical and social systems, highlighting soil's critical role alongside food and water security.
Key Points
To define the multi-dimensional concept of soil security and position it alongside global food, water, and climate sustainability challenges.
Conceptual synthesis integrating biophysical, economic, and social sciences with policy and legal frameworks.
Comparative analysis evaluating soil security against existing concepts of soil quality, soil health, and soil protection.
Established five core dimensions of soil security: capability, condition, capital, connectivity, and codification.
Demonstrated that soil holds equal existential importance to global food and water security in maintaining ecosystem services and climate stability.