Innovations in Sustainable Soil Management for Climate Adaptation and Ecosystem Resilience
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil Conservation and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2027 | Viewed by 135
Special Issue Editors
Interests: conservation soil tillage; sustainable soil/land management; climate change in agriculture
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Interests: agroecology; sustainable land management; agrochemistry; conservation agriculture
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Interests: plant nutrition; fertilization; sustainable soil management; conservation agriculture; carbon sequestration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soil is one of the planet’s most vulnerable natural resources and a cornerstone of sustainable food production. In the era of climate change—driven largely by unsustainable human activities—agriculture stands both as a contributor to and a victim of environmental degradation. Innovative approaches in sustainable soil management, particularly conservation tillage combined with permanent soil cover and crop diversification, offer a transformative pathway toward resilience. Conservation tillage maintains protective crop residues on the soil surface while minimizing mechanical disturbance. This practice shields soils from erosion caused by intense rainfall and heat stress, enhances biological activity, and improves water infiltration and aeration. As a result, crops demonstrate greater tolerance to drought and high temperatures, which are key climate adaptation benefits. Simultaneously, reduced energy inputs and lower carbon and nitrous oxide emissions contribute to climate mitigation.
Addressing soil degradation requires coordinated action at local, regional, and global levels. By embracing region-specific sustainable land management practices, agriculture can evolve into a solution-oriented sector that strengthens ecosystem resilience, safeguards food security, and supports long-term environmental integrity.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Agronomy.
Prof. Dr. Danijel Jug
Prof. Dr. Irena Jug
Prof. Dr. Boris Durdevic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable soil management
- conservation tillage
- climate change adaptation
- ecosystem resilience
- soil degradation
- soil carbon sequestration
- greenhouse gas mitigation
- crop diversification
- soil health
- sustainable agriculture
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