2nd International Emerging Scholars Forum

August 24-26, 2026 -- UAF, Pakistan

The 2nd International Emerging Scholars Forum (IESF-2026) will be hosted by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, under the central theme: “Emerging Insights for a Resilient Future: Climate, Equity, and Innovation in Agri-Food Systems.”

The forum invites high-quality contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

1. Climate Resilience and Sustainable Resource Economics

• Climate-smart agriculture: adoption, scaling, and impact evaluation

• Water–energy–food nexus optimization and resource efficiency

• Carbon markets, climate finance, and green innovation

• Ecosystem services valuation and sustainable land use

• Emerging environmental risks (e.g., microplastics in agro-ecosystems)

2. Agri-Food System Transformation and Market Dynamics

• Digital agriculture and platform-based value chains

• Food security, nutrition transitions, and resilience strategies

• Trade liberalization and global supply chain restructuring

• Market efficiency, competition policy, and price dynamics

• Behavioral economics of food consumption and nutrition

3. Technology and Data-Driven Agriculture

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in agriculture

• Remote sensing and geospatial tools for productivity enhancement

• Blockchain for traceability and transparent supply chains

• Data governance, ethics, and digital inclusion for smallholders

4. Equity, Policy, and Institutional Innovation

• Gender equity and inclusive rural development

• Land tenure reform and property rights

• Policy design, subsidies, and climate governance frameworks

• Payments for ecosystem services (PES)

• Indigenous knowledge and community-based adaptation

5. Emerging Methodologies and Interdisciplinary Approaches

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainability metrics

• Circular bioeconomy and resource efficiency models

• Experimental and behavioral research in development economics

• Mixed-methods and transdisciplinary approaches

6. Livestock Economics and Sustainable Animal Systems

• Livestock productivity, efficiency, and climate resilience

• Economics of dairy, meat, and poultry value chains

• Animal health, biosecurity, and disease management systems

• Feed efficiency, fodder systems, and resource optimization

• Environmental impacts of livestock and mitigation strategies

7. Food Sciences and Nutrition Systems

• Food safety, quality standards, and regulatory frameworks

• Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food fortification

• Post-harvest management and food loss reduction

• Functional foods, value addition, and processing innovations

• Consumer preferences, dietary transitions, and health outcomes

8. Agricultural Engineering and Smart Systems

• Precision farming technologies and mechanization

• Irrigation systems, water-saving technologies, and smart farming

• Renewable energy applications in agriculture

• Automation, robotics, and IoT in agri-food systems

• Climate-resilient infrastructure and farm design

9. Agribusiness, Entrepreneurship, and Value Chain Development

• Agribusiness models and rural entrepreneurship

• SME development and agri-startup ecosystems

• Supply chain management, logistics, and market access

• Branding, certification, and export competitiveness

• Financial inclusion, agri-finance, and investment strategies

IESF-2026 strongly encourages submissions that are policy-oriented, innovation-driven, and grounded in practical challenges, particularly within developing and emerging economies, while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across agriculture and allied sciences.

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