2023
Overview
Climate-smart agriculture refers to farming approaches that sustainably increase productivity and resilience while reducing greenhouse gas emissions in response to changing climate conditions. Research published in this journal examines practical implementations of climate-smart principles through diverse agricultural contexts. One study investigates permaculture practices in the Maltese Islands, analyzing how these integrated design systems contribute to sustainable agriculture in Mediterranean environments where water scarcity and soil degradation pose significant challenges. Another article evaluates the relationship between agricultural land use practices and water quality in Uganda's Lubigi wetland, documenting how farming activities affect aquatic ecosystems and exploring management strategies that balance agricultural productivity with environmental protection. These investigations address critical dimensions of climate-smart agriculture, including resource conservation, ecosystem health, and the adaptation of farming systems to environmental constraints. The topic matters because agriculture must simultaneously feed growing populations, adapt to climate variability, and minimize environmental impacts. Understanding how specific practices perform across different geographical and ecological settings provides evidence for farmers, policymakers, and land managers working to develop resilient food systems that can withstand climate pressures while protecting natural resources.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2025
How this research is being cited
The 2 articles above have been cited 1 time in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Journal of Water Resource and Protection
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