29th PARIS World Congress on Organic Agriculture, Food Security & Public Health: OAFSPH-2026

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Organic Agriculture: Principles and Practices

This pillar focuses on the technical and ethical framework of chemical-free farming.

• Soil Health and Management

  • Composting and Green Manure

  • Crop Rotation and Polyculture

  • Microbial Diversity (Mycorrhizae and Soil Biota)

• Pest and Disease Management

  • Biological Control Agents

  • Botanical Pesticides

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Organic Systems

• Standards and Certification

  • IFOAM Principles (Health, Ecology, Fairness, Care)

  • Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) vs. Third-Party Certification

  • The Transition Period: Moving from Conventional to Organic

• Livestock and Animal Welfare

  • Organic Feed Requirements

  • Antibiotic-Free Husbandry

  • Pasture-Based Systems

2. Food Security: Access, Stability, and Sovereignty

This pillar explores how organic systems contribute to a consistent and equitable food supply.

• Availability and Resilience

  • Climate Change Adaptation through Seed Saving

  • Yield Gaps: Comparing Organic and Conventional Productivity

  • Biodiversity as a Buffer against Crop Failure

• Economic Accessibility

  • The "Organic Premium" and Market Barriers

  • Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) and Farmers' Markets

  • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Models

• Food Sovereignty

  • Indigenous Farming Knowledge and Rights

  • The Role of Smallholder Farmers in Global Nutrition

  • Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Food Systems

3. Public Health: Nutrition, Safety, and Environment

This pillar examines the direct and indirect impacts of organic systems on human biology and community wellness.

• Nutritional Quality

  • Phytochemical and Antioxidant Concentrations

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profiles in Organic Dairy and Meat

  • The Impact of Soil Mineral Density on Human Health

• Toxicological Exposure

  • Pesticide Residue in Food and its Endocrine Disrupting Effects

  • Nitrate Accumulation in Leafy Greens

  • Occupational Health: Reducing Farmworker Exposure to Toxins

• Epidemiology and Gut Health

  • The Gut Microbiome and Organic vs. Conventional Diets

  • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Livestock Systems

  • Links between Agrochemicals and Chronic Diseases (e.g., Cancer, Parkinson's)

• Environmental Health

  • Nitrate Leaching and Water Quality

  • Air Quality: Reduction in Ammonia and Synthetic Fertilizer Volatilization

4. Intersectionality and Global Policy

The synergy between the three fields.

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger and Sustainable Agriculture

  • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

• Circular Economies

  • Urban Organic Farming and Food Waste Upcycling

  • True Cost Accounting: Factoring in Health and Environmental Externalities