24th Science Council of Asia (SCA) Conference on Food Security, Sustainability, and Biodiversity (November 16-18, 2025)
CONCEPT NOTE
In the current era of climatic challenges and rising global populations, achieving food security while preserving biodiversity and fostering sustainability has become one of the world’s most pressing issues. Environmental hazards, fast Climate changes, deforestation, habitat loss, and unsustainable agricultural practices are depleting ecosystems, threatening biodiversity, and compromising food production systems. As the global population continues to rise, the demand for food intensifies, placing pressure on natural resources and ecosystems. The Food Security, Biodiversity, and Sustainability conference aims to bring together international experts, policymakers, academicians, business leaders, and practitioners to discuss innovative strategies, share knowledge, and forge partnerships for a sustainable future. The conference seeks to unite diverse voices to tackle interconnected global challenges. The meeting will consist of keynote lectures, Invited lectures, panel discussions, and poster presentations. It will also feature an exhibition space for showcasing innovative solutions, products, and research for sustainability and biodiversity conservation. As such, it will serve as a platform to initiate meaningful dialogue, drive innovation, and shape policies promoting a resilient, sustainable future for humanity and the planet.
Objectives of the Conference:
- To bring experts to foster collaboration in the fields of food security, biodiversity, and sustainability.
- To find innovative solutions and best practices for sustainable utilization of agro-biological resources linked to their conservation and sustainability.
- To highlight the significance of biodiversity in ensuring long-term food security and conservation following SDGs.
- To promote integrative and multidisciplinary approaches to balance daily needs and environmental protection and management.
- To develop applicable recommendations for governments, NGOs, and policymakers to implement sustainable food security measures.
Key Themes:
- Food Security, and smart technology
- Precision agriculture, digital tools, and biotechnology in sustainable food systems.
- Bio-health agriculture for healthy food production.
- Biodiversity threats and measures addressing the challenges of climate impacts on biological diversity.
- SDGs concerning biodiversity, sustainability, and food security.
- Food, health, and energy security via sustainability and biodiversity
Dates
The tentative dates of the Conference are 16-18 November 2025 (Sunday –Tuesday).
Venue
The Conference will be held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The venue will be the premises of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences. It has an auditorium capable of accommodating about 180 participants. Two side rooms are available to arrange parallel sessions.