Call for papers/Topics

A conference on "Organic Agriculture, Biodiversity, and Public Health" delves into the intricate connections between sustainable farming, ecological balance, and human well-being. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of potential topics:

I. Organic Agriculture:

  • Principles and Practices:
    • Soil Health and Fertility Management.
    • Organic Crop Production and Management.
    • Organic Livestock Production and Welfare.
    • Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Organic Systems.
    • Organic Seed Systems and Breeding.
  • Sustainable Farming Systems:
    • Agroecology and Agroforestry.
    • Permaculture and Regenerative Agriculture.
    • Biodynamic Agriculture.
    • Small-Scale Organic Farming and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA).
    • Organic aquaculture.
  • Organic Certification and Standards:
    • Global and Regional Organic Standards.
    • Certification Processes and Challenges.
    • Traceability and Transparency in Organic Supply Chains.
    • Economic and Social Impacts of Organic Certification.
  • Innovation and Technology in Organic Agriculture:
    • Precision Agriculture and Digital Tools for Organic Farming.
    • Biopesticides and Biofertilizers.
    • Organic Farming and Climate Change Mitigation.
    • Organic agriculture and water conservation.

II. Biodiversity:

  • Biodiversity in Agroecosystems:
    • The Role of Biodiversity in Soil Health and Fertility.
    • Pollinator Conservation and Management.
    • Beneficial Insects and Natural Pest Control.
    • Genetic Diversity in Organic Crops and Livestock.
    • The importance of wild relatives of crops.
  • Ecosystem Services:
    • Biodiversity and Water Regulation.
    • Carbon Sequestration in Organic Farming Systems.
    • Ecosystem Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation.
    • The economic value of ecosystem services in organic agriculture.
  • Conservation and Management:
    • Habitat Restoration and Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes.
    • Integrating Biodiversity Conservation into Organic Farming Practices.
    • The impact of organic agriculture on wild biodiversity.
    • Conservation of Traditional Agricultural biodiversity.

III. Public Health:

  • Food Safety and Nutrition:
    • The Nutritional Quality of Organic Foods.
    • Reducing Pesticide Residues in Food.
    • The impact of organic food on human health.
    • Food security and organic agriculture.
  • Environmental Health:
    • The Impact of Organic Agriculture on Water and Air Quality.
    • Reducing Exposure to Agricultural Chemicals.
    • The Role of Organic Agriculture in Mitigating Climate Change and its health effects.
    • The effect of soil health on human health.
  • Community Health and Well-being:
    • The Social and Economic Benefits of Organic Agriculture for Rural Communities.
    • Access to Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems.
    • The Role of Organic Agriculture in Promoting Food Sovereignty.
    • The connection between the health of the environment, and the health of people.
  • One Health Approaches:
    • The intersection of animal, human, and environmental health in organic systems.
    • Reducing the risk of zoonotic diseases in organic livestock.
    • The effect of pesticide reduction on the health of wildlife, and humans.

IV. Interdisciplinary and Policy Aspects:

  • Policy and Regulation for Organic Agriculture and Biodiversity.
  • Consumer Behavior and Market Trends for Organic Products.
  • The Economics of Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Food Systems.
  • Education and Outreach for Organic Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation.
  • The role of organic agriculture in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).