Dr. Rattan Lal is a globally renowned soil scientist, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science, and Founding Director of the CFAES Rattan Lal Center for Carbon Management and Sequestration at The Ohio State University, USA. His pioneering research on soil health, carbon sequestration, conservation agriculture, and sustainable land management has transformed global understanding of the role of soils in food security and climate change mitigation. A recipient of numerous international honors, including the World Food Prize (2020), Dr. Lal has made outstanding contributions to promoting regenerative and climate-smart agriculture worldwide.