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Date(s) - 03-05-2026->09-05-2026
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The International Compost Alliance (ICA) on April 28th launched a global call to action for International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2026, urging governments, industry, educators and households to recognize and prioritise compost as a strategic resource for soil health, food production and climate resilience.
Running May 3–9, this year’s theme is “Compost! Feed the Soil that Feeds Us,” which highlights compost’s role in returning valuable organic matter and essential nutrients to soils and, in turn, people, strengthening the natural systems that underpin food production.
The campaign comes at a time of growing pressure on agricultural and land management systems, including rising concern over the cost and availability of mineral fertilisers. Against that backdrop, the ICA said compost should be viewed as more than a valuable waste diversion solution, but, as an increasingly fundamental source of nutrients and carbon for soils.
Join our events to celecrate the ICAW!
(Updated) List of Events:
- 5th May – ECN webinar to celebrate ICAW 2025 and to dive deeper into how compost from abundant biowaste strengthens soil health and farm sustainability at 14:00 CET. Join here: https://europeancompostnetwork.my.webex.com/europeancompostnetwork.my-en/j.php?MTID=m31d7ae4332504db07e23da9ff2641639
- 5th May – ICAW webinar: Landfills, food waste and community impact at 14:00 EDT. Details here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/icaw-webinar-landfills-food-waste-and-community-impact
- 7th May – Spring into backyard composting webinar at 14:00 pacific time. Details here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EE2OOvsoTielgMDpma2xog#/registration
- For events happening across USA, see CREF list here.