EABPH-26 2026 - 50th PARIS International Congress on “Ecological Agriculture, Biodiversity and Public Health” (EABPH-26) April 15-17, 2026 Paris (France)

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Category Ecological Agriculture, Biodiversity and Public Health

Deadline: March 20, 2026 | Date: April 15, 2026-April 17, 2026

Venue/Country: Paris, France

Updated: 2025-12-17 19:05:43 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Ecological Agriculture and Food System Resilience

This section focuses on the practices and principles that sustain and enhance food production while minimizing environmental harm.

Principles and Practices of Agroecology:

Regenerative Agriculture, Organic Farming, and Biodynamic Methods.

Agroforestry and Polyculture systems for enhanced productivity and resource use.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Indigenous practices in sustainable food systems.

Soil and Water Health:

Carbon Farming and strategies for soil health management and carbon sequestration.

Innovative water and land engineering for climate-smart agriculture.

Reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:

Designing climate-resilient agricultural systems to cope with extreme weather events.

Assessing the carbon footprint and environmental impact of different farming methods.

Decarbonization and digitalization in agriculture and food systems.

Technology and Innovation:

The role of Precision Agriculture (AI, IoT) in optimizing ecological farming.

Research in bio-fertilizers, biopesticides, and other nature-based products.

2. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

This theme addresses the conservation and functional role of biological diversity within agricultural landscapes, and its link to the overall ecosystem.

Agrobiodiversity and Conservation:

Conservation of Genetic Resources (seed banks, heirloom varieties, livestock breeds).

The role of microbial diversity, beneficial insects, and other organisms (above and below ground).

Measuring and monitoring Agrobiodiversity using indicators and modern tools.

Ecosystem Services in Agriculture:

Strategies for Pollinator Conservation and management.

Enhancing natural pest control and nutrient cycling through habitat design.

The provision of clean water and air quality through ecological landscapes.

Landscape-Scale Planning:

Designing agricultural landscapes with habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, and semi-natural areas.

Impact of land-use change and fragmentation on wild biodiversity in farm regions.

Policy and financial incentives for biodiversity-friendly farming.

3. Public Health and The One Health Nexus

This section explores the direct and indirect consequences of food and farming systems on human health, often through a "One Health" lens (connecting human, animal, and environmental health).

Food Quality and Safety:

The impact of ecological agriculture on the Nutritional Quality (nutrient density, phytochemicals) of food.

Reducing dietary exposure to pesticide residues and other harmful contaminants.

Food Safety management in short food supply chains and local systems.

Emerging Health Threats:

The link between biodiversity loss, intensive farming, and the emergence of Zoonotic Diseases.

Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) by reducing antibiotic use in livestock through organic practices.

Addressing the environmental exposure effects of agriculture on public health (e.g., air and water quality).

Social and Community Health:

Farmer Health and Safety, including occupational hazards and mental well-being in rural communities.

The role of ecological agriculture in promoting healthy dietary patterns and outcomes.

Enhancing Community Health and Well-being through access to healthy, locally produced food.

4. Policy, Economics, and Social Transformation

These topics cover the governance, market, and equity issues necessary to scale up ecological agriculture.

Policy and Governance:

Developing effective Policy Frameworks to support the transition to agroecology (e.g., aligning national policies with UN SDGs).

Social Equity and Justice in food systems, ensuring fair transitions and farmer autonomy.

Governance of food systems from "Farm-to-Fork" strategies.

Economics and Investment:

Assessing the Economic Viability and profitability of small-scale ecological farms.

Investment models and funding mechanisms for sustainable food system transformation.

Market opportunities, value addition, and developing short food supply chains.

Consumer and Stakeholder Engagement:

Strategies for promoting Consumer Awareness and education on ecological products.

Participatory Approaches and stakeholder collaboration (farmers, scientists, policymakers).