56th PARIS World Conference on Organic Agriculture, Food Security & Public Health (POAFPH-26) Dec. 3-5, 2026 Paris (France)

Call for papers/Topics
Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Organic Agriculture: 
This pillar focuses on the methods and ecological standards of food production.

Soil Health and Biodiversity

Soil microbiome and nutrient cycling.
Carbon sequestration and regenerative practices.
Crop rotation and polyculture vs. monoculture.
Input Management

Bio-fertilizers and green manure.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and botanical pesticides.
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) vs. heirloom seeds.
Certification and Economics

Global certification standards (USDA, EU Organic, IFOAM).
Transition costs for smallholder farmers.
The “Organic Premium” and market accessibility.

2. Food Security: 
This pillar focuses on the availability, access, and stability of the food supply.

Production and Availability

Yield comparisons: Organic vs. Conventional farming.
Resilience of organic systems to climate change (drought and flood resistance).
Local vs. Global food supply chains.
Accessibility and Equity

Food deserts and the cost-prohibitive nature of organic goods.
Smallholder farmer livelihoods and food sovereignty.
Urban agriculture and community-supported agriculture (CSA).
Waste and Stability

Post-harvest loss reduction in organic supply chains.
Resource efficiency (water use and energy inputs).

3. Public Health: 
This pillar examines the physiological and environmental impacts of the food system on human health.

Nutritional Quality

Phytonutrient and antioxidant concentrations in organic produce.
Fatty acid profiles (Omega-3 vs. Omega-6) in organic dairy and meat.
Bioavailability of micronutrients.
Toxicology and Exposure

Pesticide residue and endocrine disruption.
Antibiotic resistance in livestock and zoonotic diseases.
Heavy metal accumulation in soil and crops.
Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Links between organic consumption and obesity/diabetes rates.
The “Clean Label” movement and processed food reduction.

4. Interrelated Themes (The Nexus)
These topics sit at the overlap of all three fields, driving policy and research.

The Microbiome Connection: How organic soil health influences the human gut microbiome via the food we eat.
Environmental Health: The reduction of nitrate leaching into groundwater and its impact on community drinking water safety.
Climate Change Mitigation: How organic practices reduce the carbon footprint of the food system, thereby protecting long-term food security and reducing climate-related health risks.
Policy and Governance: Government subsidies for conventional vs. organic farming and their long-term impact on national healthcare costs.
Ethical Consumption: The psychological impact of “food citizenship” and its influence on community mental health and social cohesion.