The Genesis of ISCRAES: Bridging Science for Sustainable Agriculture
Agricultural systems are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and environmental pollution, contributing to carbon emissions, methane production, soil degradation, and declining water quality worldwide. Addressing these challenges requires an integrated sustainable agriculture approach that promotes climate-smart farming, regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration, and sustainable land management to build resilient, low-carbon food production systems for a more sustainable future.
To address the urgent impacts of climate change on agriculture, Dr. Ibrahim Khalil founded the Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (CRAES) research group, a leading initiative focused on climate-smart agriculture, sustainable farming systems, and agri-environmental innovation.
The ISCRAES group advances research in greenhouse gas mitigation, carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and climate adaptation strategies for resilient food production systems.This pioneering work received major recognition through a Strategic Priority Award from University College Dublin, awarded by the UCD Earth Institute for excellence in environmental sustainability research and climate action leadership.
The Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (CRAES) research group at University College Dublin drives innovation in climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and agri-environmental research. Through national and international collaborations, CRAES develops evidence-based solutions for greenhouse gas mitigation, carbon management, regenerative farming, and climate adaptation in agriculture.
This global research network evolved into the International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES) — a leading scientific platform uniting researchers, policymakers, and sustainability experts to advance climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and low-carbon agricultural systems worldwide.
ISCRAES serves as a leading platform for scientific research and discussion on the latest agricultural innovations. It focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural production, reducing environmental pollution, and supporting effective climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies within modern farming systems. By connecting researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, ISCRAES drives knowledge-sharing to enhance climate-smart agriculture, eco-friendly farming practices, and resilient food systems.
During the inaugural ISCRAES 2020, a decision was made to organize the International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems biennially, coordinated by a national organizing committee chaired by Dr. Khalil. The second ISCRAES edition was successfully held in Dublin, Ireland, in 2022, bringing together global experts to discuss sustainable agriculture, climate-smart farming practices, and the environmental impact of agricultural systems. The third ISCRAES 2024 took place at University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland, further advancing dialogue on resilient food systems, eco-friendly agricultural innovations, and climate change adaptation strategies in modern farming
In 2020, the inaugural International Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agri-Environmental Systems (ISCRAES) brought together experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore the scientific and technical aspects of sustainable agriculture and the environmental impacts of agricultural systems. The symposium addressed critical topics, including public perception of agro-environmental practices, regulatory frameworks for sustainable farming, and key socio-economic factors influencing climate-resilient agriculture. By fostering interdisciplinary discussions, ISCRAES 2020 helped advance climate-smart agriculture, eco-friendly farming strategies, and resilient food production systems.
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