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Adaptation Strategies of Sustainable Agriculture to Climate Change and Land Use

A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land–Climate Interactions".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 6004

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Christina-Ioanna Papadopoulou

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Department of Regional and Cross Border Development, University of Western Macedonia, 50100 Kozani, Greece
Interests: sustainable development; bioeconomy; strategy; policies; sustainability; rural development; circular economy; circular bioeconomy; agriculture
Dr. Dimitrios Kalfas

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Department of Agriculture, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Western Macedonia, 53100 Florina, Greece
Interests: urban and peri-urban greening; natural heritage; regional development of mountain and semi-mountain areas; sustainable small cities; sustainable development; environmental economy; ecosystem services; land use; climate change mitigation; decarbonization; delignification; coal transition; disaster risk reduction; civil protection
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Dear Colleagues,

Strategies for adapting sustainable agriculture to climate change and land use include a range of approaches, technologies, and policies that aim to maintain agricultural production and environmental sustainability while addressing the impacts of climate change and land use change. These strategies include the use of farming techniques that reduce water dependence, improve soil fertility, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the integration of precision technologies such as sensors, drones, and satellites to better manage crops. At the same time, they build on the principles of climate-smart agriculture by adapting crop varieties, using climate-resilient seeds, and reducing energy use and are accompanied by policies and incentives that support farmers through financing, training, and improving access to innovative technologies. Climate change and changes in land use pose significant challenges for agricultural sustainability, food security, and the conservation of the natural environment.

In this Special Issue, we are interested in contributions focusing on strategies, policies, and technological solutions that enhance the resilience of agricultural systems while maintaining their economic, social, and environmental sustainability through either empirical research or conceptual/theoretical works, examining any key processes, including, but not limited to, the following:

  1. Strategies for adapting agriculture to climate change.
  2. Precision technologies and digital tools for sustainable farm management.
  3. Impact of land use change on agricultural production and biodiversity.
  4. Climate-smart agriculture.
  5. The role of the circular economy and bioeconomy in agriculture.
  6. Policies and practices to enhance the resilience of rural communities.

Contributions on the integration of renewable energy sources in agriculture, agroecology, and traditional agricultural practices, financial tools, support policies, and farmer education and information are also highly welcome.

We look forward to receiving your original research articles and reviews.

Dr. Christina-Ioanna Papadopoulou
Dr. Dimitrios Kalfas
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sustainable agriculture
  • climate change
  • land use
  • precision agriculture
  • agroecology
  • biodiversity

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Modeling the Short- and Long-Term Impacts of Climate Change on Wheat Production in Egypt Using Autoregressive Distributed Lag Approach
by Mohamed Alboghdady, Salwa Abbas, Mohamed Khairy Alashry, Yuncai Hu and Salah El-Hendawy
Land 2025, 14(10), 1962; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14101962 - 28 Sep 2025
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Egypt, the world’s second-largest wheat importer, has been working hard to narrow the gap between its domestic wheat production and consumption. However, these efforts have been hampered by water scarcity and the negative impact of climate change on wheat production. This study seeks [...] Read more.
Egypt, the world’s second-largest wheat importer, has been working hard to narrow the gap between its domestic wheat production and consumption. However, these efforts have been hampered by water scarcity and the negative impact of climate change on wheat production. This study seeks to analyze the influence of climatic and technical factors on wheat production in Egypt over the long and short term. Using Egypt-specific data from 1961 to 2022 and employing the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and Granger-causality, the study examines the impact of factors such as harvested area, fertilizers, technology, CO2 emissions, seasonal temperature and precipitation patterns (winter and spring) on wheat production in Egypt. The empirical results indicate that the harvested area, level of technology, and average winter temperature significantly and positively impact wheat production. Precisely, a 1% increase in these factors leads to a 1.08%, 1.49%, and 6.89% increase in wheat production, respectively. Conversely, a 1% rise in CO2 emissions, average spring temperature, and precipitation reduced wheat production by 1.76%, 0.52%, and 0.054%, respectively. The Granger causality results indicate a bidirectional causal relationship between wheat production and harvested area. Furthermore, the technology level exhibits a significant causal influence on wheat production, cultivated area, and CO2 emissions, highlighting its pivotal role in both the wheat production process and its environmental impact. In conclusion, this study is crucial for Egypt’s future food security. By identifying the key climatic and non-climatic factors that impact wheat production, policymakers can gain valuable insights to address climate change and resource limitations. Improving domestic production through technological advancements, effective resource utilization, and climate-resilient practices will ensure a sustainable food supply for Egypt’s expanding population in the face of global uncertainties. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Adaptation Strategies of Sustainable Agriculture to Climate Change and Land Use)
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Rural Tourism and Land Use: Unveiling Global Research Trends, Gaps, and Future Pathways
by Kibru Alemu Gedecho, Abdi Shukri Yasin, Bernadett Horváthné Kovács and Zsuzsanna Bacsi
Land 2025, 14(10), 1934; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14101934 - 24 Sep 2025
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Rural tourism influences rural communities, yet its growth often leads to substantial land use changes, creating both opportunities and tensions. Despite this, a comprehensive overview of the literature examining their intersection is absent. To address this gap, this study employed a bibliometric analysis [...] Read more.
Rural tourism influences rural communities, yet its growth often leads to substantial land use changes, creating both opportunities and tensions. Despite this, a comprehensive overview of the literature examining their intersection is absent. To address this gap, this study employed a bibliometric analysis of 497 documents from the Web of Science database spanning 1994 to 2025. Methods included major publication trend analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and co-citation analysis to uncover publication trends, dominant themes, and intellectual structure. Results indicate a rapidly expanding, interdisciplinary field characterized by strong international collaboration and a focus on sustainability, environmental planning, and integrated land management. Key thematic clusters include geospatial tools, environmental stewardship, urbanization impacts, social dimensions, and economic assessment of rural landscapes. The intellectual foundations are rooted in spatial planning, ecosystem services, socio-economic impacts, and ecotourism’s conservation goals. Gaps identified include lack of synthesis studies, underrepresentation of qualitative methods, insufficient policy-implementation research, and underrepresentation of European and intra-Global South collaborations. The study calls for future works to address these gaps through interdisciplinary approaches, longitudinal monitoring, and expanded regional collaborations. By mapping the field’s evolution, this study provides a foundational reference for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to balance tourism development with sustainable land use in rural areas. Full article
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Spatiotemporal Variations in Grain Yields and Their Responses to Climatic Factors in Northeast China During 1993–2022
by Ruiqiu Pang, Dongqi Sun and Weisong Sun
Land 2025, 14(8), 1693; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081693 - 21 Aug 2025
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Global warming impacts agricultural production and food security, particularly in high-latitude regions with high temperature sensitivity. As a major grain-producing area in China and one of the fastest-warming regions globally, Northeast China (NEC) has received considerable research attention. However, the existing literature lacks [...] Read more.
Global warming impacts agricultural production and food security, particularly in high-latitude regions with high temperature sensitivity. As a major grain-producing area in China and one of the fastest-warming regions globally, Northeast China (NEC) has received considerable research attention. However, the existing literature lacks sufficient exploration of the spatiotemporal heterogeneity in climate change impacts. Based on data on rice, corn, and soybean yields, as well as temperature, rainfall, and sunshine duration in NEC from 1993 to 2022, this study employs Sen’s slope estimation, the Mann–Kendall (MK) test, spatial autocorrelation analysis, and the Geographically and Temporally Weighted Regression (GTWR) model to analyze the spatiotemporal evolution of grain yields and their responses to climate change. The results show that ① 1993–2022 witnessed an overall rise in grain yields per unit area in NEC, with Liaoning growing fastest. Rice yields increased regionally; corn yields rose in Liaoning and Jilin, while soybean yields increased only in Liaoning. During the growing season, rainfall trended upward with fluctuations, temperatures rose steadily, and sunshine duration declined in Heilongjiang. ② Except for corn and soybeans in the early period, other crops exhibited significant yield spatial agglomeration. High–high agglomeration areas first expanded, then shrank, eventually shifting northward to the region of Jilin Province. ③ Climatic factors show marked spatiotemporal heterogeneity in impacts: positive effect areas of rainfall and temperature expanded northward; sunshine duration’s influence weakened, but its negative effect areas spread. ④ Differences in crop responses are closely linked to their physiological characteristics, regional climate evolution, and agricultural adaptation measures. This study provides a scientific basis for formulating region-specific agricultural adaptation strategies to address climate change in NEC. Full article
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Spatial Variations in Perceptions of Decarbonization Impacts and Public Acceptance of the Bioeconomy in Western Macedonia
by Christina-Ioanna Papadopoulou, Stavros Kalogiannidis, Dimitrios Kalfas, Efstratios Loizou and Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
Land 2025, 14(8), 1533; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081533 - 25 Jul 2025
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This study examines the regional disparities in public perceptions of decarbonization and the acceptance of the bioeconomy within Western Macedonia, a Greek region undergoing structural economic change. While the environmental benefits of decarbonization, such as reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality, are [...] Read more.
This study examines the regional disparities in public perceptions of decarbonization and the acceptance of the bioeconomy within Western Macedonia, a Greek region undergoing structural economic change. While the environmental benefits of decarbonization, such as reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality, are widely acknowledged, perceptions of economic and social outcomes, including investments, new business development, and policy support, vary significantly across sub-regions. To this end, a structured survey was conducted among 765 residents, utilizing Likert-scale items to assess attitudes, with demographic data providing a contextual framework. Statistical analyses, incorporating techniques such as one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Kruskal–Wallis, and multiple regression, were employed to explore spatial variations and identify the primary drivers of bioeconomy acceptance. The results indicate that perceived government action, visible investment, new enterprises, and a positive view of public sentiment are all significant predictors of acceptance, with institutional support showing the strongest influence. The findings reveal that certain areas feel less engaged in the transition, expressing skepticism about its benefits, while others report more optimism. This disparity in perception underscores the necessity for targeted policy interventions to ensure inclusive and equitable participation. The study emphasizes the necessity for regionally responsive governance, enhanced communication strategies, and tangible local development initiatives to cultivate public trust and support. The study makes a significant contribution to the broader discourse on just transitions by emphasizing the role of place-based perceptions in shaping sustainable change. Full article
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