Deborah Bossio

Deborah Bossio is the Lead Scientist for Food Systems and Soil Science at The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The Nature Conservancy is a large, science driven, international environmental NGO, working in 70 countries and territories to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. At the Conservancy, Deborah is an integral member of the Global Leadership team for Food and Water Systems, and an active member of the Cabinet of Lead Scientists. In addition she serves as a member of the Science and Technical Committee for the 4 per 1000 Initiative and is co-chair of the Steering Committee and Science Committee for the Soil Carbon IRC. Prior to working at TNC, she spent more than 20 years living and working in Africa, Asia and the Americas working as a science leader in the CGIAR. She holds a M.Sc. and PhD in Soil Science from the University of California, Davis and is passionate about the pivotal role that soils play in supporting lives and ecosystems.