ABOUT

The Global Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Conference 2025 is not just another conference – it’s a catalyst for action. Taking place 5-7 November 2025 in Brasília, Brazil, this event brings together scientists, policymakers, investors, and businesses to shape the future of food and agriculture ahead of COP30.

With a strong science-based foundation and a business-unusual approach, the conference will spark collaborations, forge commitments, and accelerate real-world solutions for climate-smart agriculture and food systems.

BACKGROUND

Since its inception in 2010, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) has been a key approach to tackling food security and climate challenges. The Global CSA Science Conferences have consistently served as a leading platform for scientific exchange, policy dialogue, and innovation.

Global CSA Science Conference Timeline

After a five-year absence, this conference marks 15 years since the term CSA was coined, making it a pivotal moment to reflect on lessons learned and accelerate climate action in agriculture.

2019

LocationBali, Indonesia
Host(s)Australia, CCAFS, Indonesia, Netherlands
Theme(s)Transforming food systems under a changing climate

2017

LocationJohannesburg, South Africa
Host(s)NEPAD Agency
Theme(s)Catalyzing local innovations and action to scale up CSA

2015

LocationMontpellier, France
Host(s)Cirad
Theme(s)Metrics, uncertainties & risks, synergies & trade-offs, economics, barriers & incentives

2013

LocationDavis, USA
Host(s)University of California, Davis
Theme(s)Sustainable farm & food systems, landscape & regional scales, policy & institutional frameworks

2011

LocationWageningen, Netherlands
Host(s)Wageningen University & Research
Theme(s)Sustainable intensification, overcoming barriers, managing volatility & risks

WHY THIS CONFERENCE?

A turning point for climate & food

As the world gears up for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, food and agriculture are at the center of global climate discussions. This conference will ensure that science, policy, and business align to drive real impact for climate and food security.

Beyond talk – Driving ACTION.

Unlike traditional conferences, this event is focused on actionable outcomes through:

Knowledge-sharing

Showcasing groundbreaking research and cutting-edge innovations

Deal-making

Facilitating commitments for impact

Policy-shaping

Informing global discussions and frameworks for food and agriculture

CONFERENCE THEMES

The program will spotlight six key themes, addressing both scientific advancements and systemic challenges:

Plant Nutrition & Soil Health

Plant Nutrition & Soil Health

Approaches to improve soil health and to provide nutrition to plants in a sustainable manner, especially for small-scale farmers

1

Innovation Track

Innovation Track

1

Next-Generation Crops

Next-Generation Crops

Advancing agricultural crops to enhance both climate resilience and mitigation potential, especially for small-scale farmers. Including through plant breeding, seed technologies, genetic engineering, and improved carbon storage capacity.

2

Innovation Track

Innovation Track

2

Sustainable Livestock

Sustainable Livestock

Opportunities for more sustainable livestock systems under a changing climate. Including maintaining animal health, silvo-pastoral systems, and next-generation technologies.

3

Innovation Track

Innovation Track

3

Synergies with Planetary Boundaries

Synergies with Planetary Boundaries 

Approaches to ensure CSA  creates synergies with protecting all planetary boundaries, such as halting and preventing deforestation, unsustainable land use practices, and biodiversity loss. 

4

Cross-cutting track

Cross-cutting track

4

Policies & Institutions

Policies & Institutions

Approaches to repurpose (public) subsidies, address malnutrition, promote digital tools, ensure gender and social inclusion, shaping markets, and providing early warning systems and safety nets.

5

Cross-cutting track

Cross-cutting track

5

Finance & Business

Finance & Business

Innovative finance and business models that allow for mobilizing and scaling investments for CSA solutions, such as green finance, carbon markets, and tax incentives.

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Cross-cutting track

Cross-cutting track

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INNOVATION TRACK

Approaches to improve soil health and to provide nutrition to plants in a sustainable manner, especially for small-scale farmers.

Advancing agricultural crops to enhance both climate resilience and mitigation potential, especially for small-scale farmers. Including through plant breeding, seed technologies, genetic engineering, and improved carbon storage capacity.

Opportunities for more sustainable livestock systems under a changing climate. Including maintaining animal health, silvo-pastoral systems, and next-generation technologies.

CROSS-CUTTING TRACK

Approaches to ensure CSA  creates synergies with protecting all planetary boundaries, such as halting and preventing deforestation, unsustainable land use practices, and biodiversity loss.

Approaches to repurpose (public) subsidies, address malnutrition, promote digital tools, ensure gender and social inclusion, shaping markets, and providing early warning systems and safety nets.

Innovative finance and business models that allow for mobilizing and scaling investments for CSA solutions, such as green finance, carbon markets, and tax incentives.

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