In recent years, the agriculture sector has faced unprecedented challenges due to climate change, environmental degradation, and unpredicted market variability. To address these challenges and ensure sustainable development, there is a growing need for climate-smart and resilient agricultural practices.

The "Climate-Smart and Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development" conference, scheduled for September 27 - 28^th, 2024 at Can Tho University, Can Tho city, Vietnam, aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss innovative strategies and solutions for building climate-smart and resilient agricultural systems.

This conference will provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices in climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and resilient food systems. Participants will explore the latest research findings, technological innovations, and policy initiatives to mitigate climate risks, enhance agricultural productivity, and promote sustainable development in the face of environmental challenges.

By fostering dialogue and collaboration among various stakeholders, this conference seeks to contribute to the development of practical and effective strategies for achieving climate-smart agriculture, ensuring food security, and promoting sustainable development in the region and beyond.

The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Advancements in Sustainable Crop Cultivation
• Integrated Pest Management in Sustainable Agriculture
• Plant Physiology and Metabolic Responses to Environmental Stress
• Soil Health and Management for Climate Resilience
• Innovations in Veterinary Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment of Livestock Diseases
• Challenges and Innovations in Animal Production for Sustainable Agriculture

- Oral presentation: The submitted abstract for presentation in the conference will be selected by The Scientific Committee of the Conference.
- Poster presentation and exhibition of agricultural products and models.

Conference papers with high-quality science and interesting results will be selected for publication in specialized issues in the CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development.

The main language used in the conference (including Oral, Poster, and Paper) is English.

College of Agriculture, Can Tho University

Campus 2 – CTU, 3/2 Street, Xuan Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam

- Dr. Le Minh Tuong: email: lmtuong@ctu.edu.vn; Tel: (0292) 3 831166; mobile: 0918 003 719

- Dr. Chau Thi Anh Thy: Email: ctathy@ctu.edu.vn; Tel: 0834 290 484; Fax: (02923) 3830 814;