It celebrates his long-standing contributions to soil science and the advancement of regenerative agriculture

Eminent soil scientist Rattan Lal has been named the Global Ambassador of regenagri, an international regenerative agriculture program dedicated to protecting land health and supporting the prosperity of those who depend on it.

This appointment honors Lal’s decades-long contributions to soil science and regenerative agriculture.

In his role as Global Ambassador, Lal will advocate for regenerative farming practices, highlighting their benefits for soil, ecosystems, and the livelihoods of farming communities. He will also promote regenagri’s mission, engage in discussions to advance regenerative agriculture, and provide guidance on the development of regenagri’s standards.

The program represents innovative farming systems that transform agricultural ecosystems into solutions for restoring degraded soils, combating climate change, enhancing biodiversity, improving the environment, and supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—all while producing safe, nutritious, and accessible food for everyone.

Lal serves as Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science and Director of the Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration at The Ohio State University. He has also held leadership positions as President of the International Union of Soil Sciences and the Soil Science Society of America.

A celebrated figure in the field, Lal has received numerous prestigious awards, including the World Food Prize (2020), Japan Prize (2019), Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity (2024), World Agriculture Prize (2018), M.S. Swaminathan Award (2009), and Borlaug Award (2005). He is widely recognized as a pioneer in soil-centered agricultural management, enhancing global food security, advancing climate-resilient farming through soil carbon sequestration, sustainable intensification, improved agroecosystem efficiency, and overall soil health management.