The rising demand for agricultural production combined with the growing pressures of climate change has driven a substantial increase in the use of pesticides and fertilizers to boost crop yields. While these inputs are critical for meeting global food needs, they pose serious risks to groundwater and subsurface water resources, with significant implications for human health and ecosystems.
Through this session, we aim to advance interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, policymakers and stakeholders to investigate the complex dynamics between pesticide and fertilizer application, evolving agricultural practices, climate change, and the subsequent effects on groundwater and subsurface water quality.
Topics of Interest
1- Pesticide and fertilizer fate and transport in groundwater and subsurface water
2- Impact of agricultural practices on groundwater and subsurface water quality
3- Interactions between climate change and agricultural inputs on groundwater contamination
4- Sustainable agricultural practices for minimizing pesticide and fertilizer use and protecting groundwater resources
5- Policy and management strategies for addressing groundwater contamination issues
6- Case studies of successful groundwater protection and restoration efforts