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Hosted by the Faculty of Food and Agriculture (FFA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n


The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus<\/strong>
Dates:<\/strong> 31st March \u2013 1st April 2026<\/h2>\n

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Click here to access the Conference Website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Theme<\/strong><\/h2>\n

From Soil to Society: Advancing Food and Nutrition Security, Cultural Gastronomy, and Sustainable Tourism to Achieve the SDGs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Call for Abstracts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Faculty of Food and Agriculture invites researchers, academics, practitioners, industry professionals, and students to submit abstracts for the International Conference on Food Security & Sustainable Tourism 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This conference explores the interconnections among agriculture, food systems, soil health, cultural gastronomy, sustainable tourism, and climate resilience.<\/p>\n

Updated Abstract Submission Deadline:<\/strong><\/span>
Friday, 20th February 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rolling approvals will continue until 20th March 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Submit your abstract:<\/strong> https:\/\/bit.ly\/FFAConf<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a>
Email inquiries:<\/strong> STA-FFA.Conferences@sta.uwi.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Conference Themes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Participants are invited to submit abstracts under any of the following themes:<\/p>\n

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    Cultivating Continuity: Indigenous and local agri-food knowledge for the future<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Food, Travel & Identity: The culture of taste and mobility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The Sustainable Feast: Agroecology, local food systems and cultural heritage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Soil Health: Safe soil and soil care as the foundation of food production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Innovation & Entrepreneurship: NCD prevention and healthy food solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Agriculture & Natural Resources: Ridge-to-reef approaches in small island states<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Climate Change Resilience: Adapting farming systems and communities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Development Financing: The role of banks, insurance companies and multilateral agencies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Taste of Place: Terroir, tradition and tourism experiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Overtourism: Emerging tensions and sustainability challenges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cultural Industries & Intellectual Property: Bioresources, copyright, piracy and technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Regional Policy: National security, food sovereignty and integrated planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism: Business models for community resilience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Additional topics and panel proposals aligned with the conference theme are also welcome.<\/p>\n

    A selection of presented papers may be considered for publication in a special issue of Tropical Agriculture<\/em>, the journal of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture.<\/p>\n

    About the Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    This two-day international conference will bring together experts in soil science, agriculture, nutrition, tourism, sustainability, and community development.<\/p>\n

    Discussions will highlight the role of soil health, food systems, cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n

    Attendees will benefit from:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Expert presentations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Panel discussions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Research sharing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Networking opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Insights into sustainable agriculture and tourism innovation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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