Abstract Book: International Conference on Economic Pathways for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture (ECPCSSA-2026)

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Accepted for indexing by CABI

We are pleased to present the proceedings of the International Conference on Economic Pathways for Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture (ECPCSSA-2026), a global academic forum dedicated to advancing evidence-based solutions for resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agri-food systems. The conference brings together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and early-career researchers to critically examine how economic frameworks, institutional reforms, and technological innovation can support agriculture under increasing climate and development pressures.

The response to ECPCSSA-2026 has been highly encouraging, reflecting the growing urgency of climate-smart and sustainable agricultural transformation. Following a rigorous peer-review process conducted by the technical committee and international reviewers, a strong selection of abstracts was accepted for presentation. These contributions represent a wide range of countries, disciplinary perspectives, and methodological approaches, underscoring the global and interdisciplinary nature of contemporary agricultural and development challenges.

The conference themes align closely with pressing global priorities, including climate-smart agriculture, sustainable resource and environmental economics, water–energy–food nexus management, agricultural finance and rural credit, food security and nutrition, and economic resilience under climate risk. Several sessions focus on policy design, institutional effectiveness, and market transformation, highlighting the role of governance, trade, and value chains in shaping sustainable development outcomes.

Technological and analytical innovation features prominently across the program. Contributions explore the economic implications of digital agriculture, artificial intelligence, data-driven decision support, renewable energy integration, and climate analytics, while also addressing equity, access, and ethical considerations. Equally important are discussions on behavioral economics, social inclusion, gender equity, and community-based adaptation, emphasizing that sustainable transitions must be people-centered as well as technologically sound.

Methodologically, the conference shows diverse tools, including econometric modeling, impact evaluation, experimental methods, systems analysis, and mixed-methods research, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of complex agri-food systems.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all authors, reviewers, session chairs, keynote speakers, and partner institutions for their invaluable contributions. We hope that ECPCSSA-2026 fosters meaningful dialogue, stimulates collaboration, informs policy, and contributes to shaping economically viable and climate-resilient agricultural pathways for the future.