Two-Day National Seminar on Carbon Farming and Smallholder Agriculture: Pathways to Decarbonising India
About the Seminar
The Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur (IDSJ), is organizing a two-day national seminar sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi. Agrifood systems account for one-third of global anthropogenic GHG emissions, with agriculture being the second-largest contributor in India after energy. With the launch of the domestic carbon market (Carbon Credit Trading Scheme – CCTS) by the Government of India on June 28, 2023, this seminar aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the progress and integration of carbon farming, specifically focusing on smallholder farmers and climate-resilient agricultural transitions.
Detailed Seminar Subthemes
- Theme 1: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Smallholder Farmers
- Theme 2: Carbon Farming and Income Diversification for Smallholders
- Theme 3: Food and Nutritional Security in Low-Carbon Agricultural Transitions
- Theme 4: Social Inclusion, Gender, and Equity in Low-Carbon Agricultural Practices
- Theme 5: Institutional Roles in Carbon Farming (FPOs, SHGs, CBOs)
- Theme 6: Policy, Governance, and Climate Finance for Inclusive Low-Carbon Agriculture
- Theme 7: Climate Change and Agriculture in Rajasthan
Registration & Publication Details
- Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for participation.
- Travel & Hospitality: Accommodation, local hospitality, and travel support by the shortest route will be arranged for the presenting author subject to institutional norms and ticket submissions.
- Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will be considered for publication in an edited book by Springer after a rigorous review process.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 9th October, 2026
- Intimation of Selected Abstracts: 13th October, 2026
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: 14th November, 2026
- Seminar Dates: 19–20 November, 2026
Author Submission Guidelines
- Submit abstracts (not exceeding 500 words) in Word format including title, author details, affiliation, and email to idsjseminar@gmail.com.
- Full papers must not exceed 7,000 words (Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 line spacing, APA style).
- The overall similarity index (plagiarism check) must be less than 10% (excluding references).
Seminar Location & Contact Enquiries
Venue & Organizer: Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur (IDSJ), Rajasthan, India
Seminar Convener: Dr. Premkumar A, Assistant Professor
Email Enquiries: idsjseminar@gmail.com