Nature-Based Soil and Water Conservation for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Dear Colleagues,

The latest IPCC report outlines a very clear message: the increase in the Earth's temperature has resulted in significant changes in local weather conditions. These changes in rainfall and temperature patterns threaten agricultural production and increase the vulnerability of individuals who are dependent on agriculture, therefore affecting their livelihoods. In arid and semi-arid regions, water shortages will become more prominent due to irregularly distributed rainfall, resulting in increased droughts as well as extreme rainfall events. Nature-Based Soil and Water Conservation (NB-SWC) measures in combination with Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is an approach that aims to transform and reorient agricultural systems to adapt to the effects of climate change. The aim of this Special Issue is to collate the latest knowledge on NB-SWC practices to support CSA in arid and semi-arid regions. We welcome research papers on topics such as NBS in soil and water conservation, their design, suitability and planning, performance, and adoption by farmers. We also encourage an emphasis on socio-economical, policy, and gender-related aspects.

Dr. Michel Riksen
Prof. Dr. Coen J. Ritsema
Dr. Karrar Mahdi
Guest Editors

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