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Regional Conference on Deep Regenerative Agriculture 2026

6-8 April 2026

About the conference:

Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU), in collaboration with the National Agriculture Genetic Resources Center (NAGRC), NARC, Worldwide Nature Conservation Nepal (WWN), and World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Nepal, is pleased to announce the Regional Conference on Deep Regenerative Agriculture 2026. The conference will be held from 6 to 8 April 2026 at LBU and will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy advocates from Nepal, India, and Bhutan to share insights on deep regenerative agriculture.

LBU, in partnership with NARC, WWN, and WWF Nepal, is currently implementing a three-year project titled “Deep Regenerative Agriculture in the High-Altitude Mountain Region of Nepal” (REGAGRI). This project supports native agricultural genetic resources, indigenous knowledge, and traditional spiritual farming practices to strengthen agro-ecological resilience in high-altitude communities. By documenting and promoting the cultural and spiritual significance of traditional foods and highlighting the nutritional and climate-resilient qualities of native crops, REGAGRI aims to advance deep regenerative agriculture across the Eastern Himalayas. As part of this initiative, LBU is leading knowledge management efforts, including sharing learnings on deep regenerative practices throughout the region.

Call for submission:

We invite scholars and professionals to submit abstracts on research themes that deepen the understanding and application of Deep Regenerative Agriculture practices. Approved abstracts will qualify for full paper submission, and accepted papers will be presented at the conference. Selected papers may also be published in the official proceedings or considered for journal publication. Submissions should present original research, field-based studies, or well-founded analyses that advance knowledge and practical implementation of regenerative agriculture.

Research Themes:

Deep regenerative agriculture- its principles, approaches and applications

Agrobiodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization

Eco-spiritual and neo-monastic practices in agriculture

Climate resilient practices in High Himalayan

Value chain and market for food, nutrition and health

Farmers’ germplasm system and farmers’ rights

Mountain agriculture integrating nature, climate and shared belief for resilient future

Policy provision, gaps, recommendations

Submission dates:

Abstract Submission: December 28, 2025= (20 Days)
Second Call for Papers: January 08, 2026 (for 10 days)

(Only the abstract submission deadline has been extended. The full paper submission deadline will remain the same.)
Screening: December 29- December 30, 2025= (2 days)
Abstract acceptance notification: December 31, 2025
Full paper submission: December 31, 2025, to February 09, 2026= (40 days)
Screening: February 10 to15, 2026 (6 days)
Full paper acceptance notification: February 16, 2026
Forwarding the full papers for a blind review: February 17, 2026
Feedback from the Experts/Reviewers: March 10 = (21 Days)
Feedback to Researchers: March 11-12, 2026
Resubmission of the papers by the Researchers: March 20 = (08 Days)
Conference Dates: 6 to 8 April 2026

Guidelines:

Medium: English
Font: Times New Roman (12 pt.)
It is strictly advised to submit only original and unpublished
The Title should include the primary text / study area and the issue to be addressed.
Statement of the Problem, Objectives, Methodology, and Limitations can either be written separately or included within the Introduction.
The full length of Abstract between 250-300 words, Keywords (5-7),
Full Article (4000-5000) words and
For Citation Styles: Please follow MLA 9^th edition or APA 7^th

Facilities for Researchers and Paper Presenters:

International delegates will receive a round-trip ticket from the international airport in their home country to Kathmandu, followed by Kathmandu–Bhairahawa airfare and local transport from the airport.

Domestic participants will receive air or bus tickets based on the event’s travel guidelines.

Accommodation and meals will be provided for all presenters during the conference period (6 to 8 April 2026). Any additional stay in Lumbini beyond these dates will need to be arranged and covered by the participants themselves.

For Submission:

Send your abstract and full paper to [email protected] within the respective deadlines, and copy [email protected]. Please ensure that your work aligns with the themes and formatting mentioned above.