Call for Chapters: Agroforestry for a Climate-Smart Future

Editors

Anjana J. Atapattu, Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Lunuwila 61150, Sri Lanka

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: August 11, 2024
Full Chapters Due: October 13, 2024
Submission Date: October 13, 2024

Introduction

In an era marked by escalating climate challenges and environmental degradation, the urgency for sustainable and resilient agricultural practices is more pronounced than ever. "Agroforestry for a Climate-Smart Future" emerges as a timely and crucial exploration of agroforestry's transformative potential in addressing these pressing global issues. This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate interplay of trees, shrubs, crops, and livestock within agroforestry systems, showcasing how these integrated approaches can foster diverse, productive, and sustainable land-use strategies. Agroforestry, with its multifaceted benefits, offers a viable pathway to enhance soil health, improve water management, increase biodiversity, and sequester carbon, all while maintaining or boosting agricultural productivity. This book thoroughly examines these benefits, emphasizing agroforestry's capacity to mitigate climate change impacts and foster economic resilience among farmers and rural communities. Through a rich tapestry of case studies, scientific research, and practical insights, "Agroforestry for a Climate-Smart Future" provides a detailed roadmap for policymakers, farmers, researchers, and environmentalists aiming to implement and scale up agroforestry solutions. As humanity grapples with the dual challenges of feeding a growing global population and preserving our planet's ecosystems, this book serves as an indispensable guide. It not only outlines the technical aspects of agroforestry systems but also addresses the socio-economic and policy frameworks essential for their widespread adoption. By bridging the gap between traditional agricultural practices and innovative, climate-smart solutions, "Agroforestry for a Climate-Smart Future" offers a compelling vision for a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future.

Objective

The book seeks to accomplish the following objectives: • The book synthesizes existing research on agroforestry, providing a comprehensive and accessible resource for researchers and practitioners. It collates findings from various studies to present a unified understanding of agroforestry's benefits and applications. • By focusing on technological innovations and recent advancements, the book pushes the boundaries of current research, encouraging the exploration of new agroforestry practices and tools. • The book identifies and addresses gaps in existing research, particularly concerning socio-economic impacts and policy frameworks. It encourages a holistic approach to agroforestry, considering both ecological and human dimensions. • By covering a wide range of topics, from soil health to economic viability, the book fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, encouraging researchers from different fields to contribute to and expand the body of knowledge on agroforestry.

Target Audience

Researchers and Academics Policymakers Government Officials Development Practitioners NGOs Students Educators Farmers Agribusiness Professionals

Recommended Topics

3. Designing Resilient Agroforestry Systems 4. Integrating Trees and Crops: Strategies for Success 5. Livestock Integration in Agroforestry Systems 11. Policy and Governance Frameworks for Agroforestry Adoption 13. Agroforestry in Tropical and Subtropical Regions 15. Ecosystem Services Provided by Agroforestry Systems 18. Social and Economic Resilience through Agroforestry 21. Scaling Up Agroforestry: Strategies for Wider Adoption 23. Future Prospects and Emerging Trends in Agroforestry Research 24. Agroforestry Education and Training for the Next Generation 25. Conclusion: Toward a Climate-Smart Agricultural Future

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before August 11, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by August 25, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by October 13, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Agroforestry for a Climate-Smart Future. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

August 11, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
August 25, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
October 13, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
November 17, 2024: Review Results Returned
December 15, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
December 22, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Anjana J. Atapattu
Agronomy Division, Coconut Research Institute of Sri Lanka, Lunuwila 61150
aaajatapattu@gmail.com



Classifications


Life Sciences
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