REABWM-26 2026 - 48th ROME World Congress on Ecological Agriculture, Biodiversity & Waste Management (REABWM-26) June 17-19, 2026 Rome (Italy)

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Deadline: May 17, 2026 | Date: June 17, 2026-June 19, 2026

Venue/Country: Rome, Italy

Updated: 2026-01-09 16:34:07 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Abstract/Full Paper/Posters are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Ecological Agriculture

Ecological agriculture focuses on farming practices that work with nature rather than against it, prioritizing long-term soil health and ecosystem stability.

Principles of Agroecology

Closed-loop nutrient cycling.

Enhancing biological synergies.

Reducing reliance on external chemical inputs.

Soil Health & Management

Soil microbiology and the "Soil Food Web."

Conservation tillage and no-till farming.

Carbon sequestration in agricultural soils.

Cropping Systems

Crop rotation and diversification.

Intercropping and companion planting.

Cover cropping and green manures.

Sustainable Water Management

Drip irrigation and precision watering.

Rainwater harvesting and "Keyline" design.

Management of agricultural runoff and buffer strips.

Alternative Farming Models

Permaculture and forest gardening.

Regenerative agriculture.

Biodynamic farming.

2. Biodiversity in Agriculture

Biodiversity provides the "ecosystem services" (like pollination and pest control) that make farming possible without heavy industrial intervention.

Genetic Diversity

In-situ and ex-situ conservation of heirloom seeds.

Preserving rare and landrace livestock breeds.

Crop wild relatives (CWR) and climate resilience.

Functional Biodiversity

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) using natural predators.

Pollinator conservation (bees, butterflies, and bats).

Rhizosphere diversity (beneficial fungi and bacteria).

Landscape-Level Biodiversity

Hedgerows, windbreaks, and wildlife corridors.

Agroforestry: Integrating trees with crops and livestock.

Restoration of degraded agricultural lands.

Policy & Ethics

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in farming.

Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) for genetic resources.

3. Waste Management & Circularity

In an ecological system, waste does not exist; every output is an input for another process.

Organic Waste Upcycling

Aerobic composting techniques (static pile, turned windrow).

Vermicomposting (using earthworms).

Anaerobic digestion and biogas production.

On-Farm Waste Reduction

Management of agricultural plastics (mulch films, irrigation pipes).

Silage wrap recycling.

Upcycling harvest residues into biochar or animal bedding.

Nutrient Recovery

Closing the Nitrogen and Phosphorus cycles.

Safe application of treated wastewater in irrigation.

Management of livestock manure and slurry.

The Circular Bioeconomy

Agricultural by-products for bio-plastics and textiles.

Post-harvest loss reduction strategies.

Community-supported waste-to-resource programs.

Integration & Policy

Certification & Standards: Organic (USDA/EU), Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC), and Fair Trade.

Economic Incentives: Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) and carbon credits.

Climate Change Adaptation: Using biodiversity to buffer against extreme weather events.