Book chapter
Sustainable Agriculture and Its Role in Enhancing Climate Resilience
Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture: Volume 1. Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies, pp.279-309
Advances in Global Change Research, Springer Nature Switzerland
19/10/2025
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Abstract
With the world’s population projected to surpass 9.7 billion by 2050, maintaining food and nutritional security in the face of rising climate variability poses a significant challenge. The reasoning behind this chapter arises from the inability of traditional farming methods to tackle urgent global challenges like food scarcity, environmental harm, and climate change. In reply, the chapter examines creative and sustainable farming methods that can boost productivity while protecting ecosystems and increasing resilience. Through an extensive literature review and policy analysis approach, the chapter explores various sustainable agricultural methods, such as Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), Integrated Farming Systems (IFS), Precision Agriculture, Agroforestry, Integrated Nutrient Management (INM), and Integrated Pest Control Strategies (IPCS). Moreover, it assesses organic farming, biodynamic agriculture, sustainable intensification, and regenerative agriculture. The approach included examining scientific research, organizational reports, and international best practices to evaluate the execution, advantages, and drawbacks of these methods. The findings underscore notable advancements in farming output, resource utilization, climate resilience, and ecosystem recovery. CSA, specifically, surfaced as a promising comprehensive method, combining productivity, climate resilience, and greenhouse gas reduction. Methods like mixed agriculture, reduced tillage, carbon capture, and data-informed crop management were discovered to aid in achieving sustainable results. Additionally, agroforestry and regenerative methods improved biodiversity, soil health, and farmers’ earnings. Despite the evident advantages, the uptake of these practices continues to be hindered by restricted awareness, technology access, financial difficulties, and inadequate institutional backing. The chapter suggests focused investments in research and innovation, inclusive policy creation, enhancing farmers’ capabilities, and reinforcing institutional structures to facilitate broad adoption. In summary, sustainable agriculture is essential, not just a choice, for ensuring lasting food security, climate resilience, and rural advancement. Incorporating these creative methods into national and international strategies is crucial for establishing a sustainable agricultural future.
Details
- Title
- Sustainable Agriculture and Its Role in Enhancing Climate Resilience
- Creators
- Shakeel Ahmad - Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan (Pakistan, Multan)Mukhtar Ahmed - ASAURGhulam Qadir - ASAURMuhammad Yousaf Raza - ASAURNaeem Abbas Malik - ASAURAmjad Malik - University College of the North (UCN) (Canada)
- Contributors
- Mukhtar Ahmed (Editor) - Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
- Publication Details
- Climate Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture: Volume 1. Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies, pp.279-309
- Series
- Advances in Global Change Research
- Publisher
- Springer Nature Switzerland; Cham
- Identifiers
- 991013323104302368
- Copyright
- © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter