International Congress on Organic Agriculture, Biodiversity and Public Health on December 15-17, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

I. Organic Agriculture: Principles, Practices & Innovation

Soil Health and Fertility Management:

The role of organic matter, microbial life, and nutrient cycling.

Composting, cover cropping, and no-till/reduced-tillage in organic systems.

Impact of soil health on carbon sequestration and climate resilience.

Organic Crop Production & Management:

Crop rotation, intercropping, and polyculture systems.

Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM) in organic farming (biological controls, beneficial insects, resistant varieties).

Organic seed systems and breeding for diversity and resilience.

Water conservation and irrigation techniques in organic agriculture.

Organic Livestock Production & Welfare:

Animal welfare standards and practices in organic systems.

Sustainable feed management and pasture-based systems.

Reducing antibiotic use and promoting animal health naturally.

Sustainable Farming Systems: Beyond Organic:

Agroecology and agroforestry: principles and implementation.

Permaculture and regenerative agriculture: building resilient and productive ecosystems.

Biodynamic agriculture and its holistic approach.

Small-scale organic farming, urban agriculture, and Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA).

Organic aquaculture and sustainable seafood production.

Organic Certification & Standards:

Global and regional organic standards and regulations.

Certification processes, challenges, and integrity in supply chains.

Traceability and transparency in organic food systems.

Economic and social impacts of organic certification for farmers and consumers.

Innovation & Technology in Organic Agriculture:

Precision organic agriculture and digital tools (e.g., drones, AI for monitoring).

Biopesticides, biofertilizers, and microbial inoculants.

Resilient crop varieties for changing climates.

Post-harvest technologies for organic produce.

II. Biodiversity: Conservation & Ecosystem Services

Biodiversity in Agroecosystems:

The role of biodiversity in soil health, nutrient cycling, and water regulation.

Pollinator conservation and management in agricultural landscapes.

Beneficial insects and natural pest control services.

Genetic diversity in organic crops and livestock (landraces, heritage breeds).

Importance of wild relatives of crops for genetic resilience.

Ecosystem Services from Organic Farming:

Biodiversity and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Carbon sequestration in organic farming systems.

Water purification, infiltration, and groundwater recharge.

Pest regulation and disease suppression.

The economic valuation of ecosystem services in sustainable agriculture.

Conservation & Management:

Habitat restoration and creation in agricultural landscapes.

Integrating biodiversity conservation into organic farming practices (e.g., hedgerows, buffer zones).

Impact of organic agriculture on wild biodiversity (e.g., birds, amphibians, mammals).

Conservation of traditional agricultural biodiversity and agro-biodiversity hotspots.

Biodiversity Monitoring & Assessment:

Tools and methodologies for assessing biodiversity in agroecosystems.

Citizen science in biodiversity monitoring.

III. Public Health: Food, Environment & Well-being

Food Safety & Nutrition:

The nutritional quality of organic foods: comparative studies.

Reducing pesticide residues, antibiotic resistance, and GMOs in the food supply.

Impact of organic food consumption on human health outcomes (e.g., allergies, chronic diseases).

Food security, food sovereignty, and access to healthy, sustainably produced food.

Environmental Health & Exposure:

Impact of organic agriculture on water and air quality (reduced runoff, less pesticide drift).

Reducing exposure to agricultural chemicals for farmworkers and rural communities.

The role of organic agriculture in mitigating climate change and its health effects.

The connection between soil health, environmental health, and human health.

Community Health & Well-being:

Social and economic benefits of organic agriculture for rural communities.

Promoting healthy diets and lifestyles through organic food systems.

Access to green spaces and psychological well-being from biodiverse environments.

The "One Health" approach: The intersection of animal, human, and environmental health in organic systems.

Reducing the risk of zoonotic diseases in organic livestock practices.

IV. Interdisciplinary & Policy Aspects

Policy and Regulation:

National and international policies supporting organic agriculture and biodiversity conservation.

Incentives, subsidies, and financial mechanisms for organic and ecological farming.

Consumer protection and labeling regulations for organic products.

Consumer Behavior & Market Trends:

Drivers and barriers to organic food consumption.

Consumer perceptions of organic food, health, and sustainability.

Market growth, supply chains, and economic impacts of the organic sector.

Economics of Organic Agriculture & Sustainable Food Systems:

Cost-benefit analysis of organic vs. conventional farming.

Value chain development and market access for organic producers.

Investment in sustainable food systems.

Education, Outreach & Capacity Building:

Promoting knowledge and skills in organic agriculture and biodiversity conservation.

Farmer-to-farmer learning and extension services.

Public awareness campaigns on the benefits of sustainable food systems.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Integration:

How organic agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and public health contribute to achieving various SDGs (e.g., Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Life on Land, Climate Action).

Synergies and trade-offs between different sustainability objectives.

Ethical Considerations:

Animal welfare ethics in farming.

Environmental justice and equitable access to healthy food.

Responsibilities of producers, consumers, and policymakers.

Research Methodologies:

Interdisciplinary research approaches linking agriculture, ecology, and public health.

Longitudinal studies on health outcomes of organic diets.

Ecosystem service valuation methods.

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