32nd ISTANBUL International Congress on Organic Agriculture, Biodiversity and Public Health (OABPH-25) scheduled on Dec. 15-17, 2025 Istanbul (Türkiye)

OABPH-25


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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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