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International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2026)https://www.icsea.org/index.html2026 11th International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2026) will be held in Tokyo, Japan during August 1-3, 2026. It is one of the leading international conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of Sustainable Environment and Agriculture. It also serves to foster communication among researchers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest in improving Sustainable Environment and Agriculture related techniques.Important DatesSubmission Deadline: Before April 15, 2026Notification Date:Before May 15, 2026Registration Deadline:Before June 10, 2026Conference Dates: August 1-3, 2026All full paper submissions will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, relevance to conference, contributions, and readability. After acceptation, conference presented and registered full papers will be included in Springer Book Series Environmental Science and Engineering (ISSN: 1863-5520), which will be submitted to EI Compendex, Scopus, SCImago and other major databases for indexing. Call for papers2026 11th International Conference on Sustainable Environment and Agriculture (ICSEA 2026) is the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of theoretical, experimental, and applied Sustainable Environment and Agriculture. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world. Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:Air Pollution and Control Emission sourcesAtmospheric modeling and numerical predictionInteraction between pollutantsPollution control technologiesAir emission tradingWastewater and Sludge TreatmentNutrients removalSuspended and fixed film biological processesAnaerobic treatmentSludge treatment and reuseIndustrial wastewater treatmentAdvances in biological, physical and chemical processesStorm-water managementSolid Waste Treatment and DisposalWaste minimization, recycling and reuseTechnical aspects of treatment and disposal methods (landfilling, thermal treatment etc)Leachate treatmentLegal, economic and managerial aspects of solid waste managementManagement of hazardous solid wasteGlobal Environmental Change and Ecosystems ManagementGlobal warmingOzone layer depletionCarbon capture and storageBiofuelsIntegrated ecosystems managementSatellite and Geographic Information System applications in the environment Environmental Restoration and Ecological EngineeringHabitat reconstructionBiodiversity conservationLandscape degradation and restorationGround water remediationSoil decontaminationEnvironmental monitoringEco-technologyEnvironmental toxicologyEnvironmental Biotechnology Water Treatment and ReclamationAdvanced treatment of water and secondary effluents (membranes, adsorption, ion exchange, oxidation etc)Disinfection and disinfection by- productsManagement of water treatment residualsAesthetic quality of drinking water (taste, odors)Effect of distribution systems on potable water qualityReuse of reclaimed waters Environment and HealthHealth related organismsHazardous substances and detection techniquesBiodegradation of hazardous substancesToxicity assessment and epidemiological studiesQuality guidelines, environmental regulationIndoor air pollution Environmental SustainabilityResource managementLife cycle analysisRenewable sourcesEnergy savingClean technologiesSustainable citiesCrop FarmingFood cropsEconomic cropsFeed cropsHorticultural cropsCrop breedingPlanting techniquesIrrigation and drainage systemsGreenhouse structure and engineeringCrop harvesting and post-harvest processing, storage and technologyPhytopathologyAgricultural entomologyPesticide scienceBioenergy Animal HusbandryFood of animal originProcessing of animal productsLivestock and poultry house construction and facilities engineeringBiological feedAnimal production technologyVeterinary epidemic prevention systemAnimal health and welfareFarm managementAquacultureFood traceability and safety Agricultural MachineryMechanical designMechanical equipmentAdvanced machine systemsBio-machine systemsAgricultural Development and ManagementAgricultural waste managementAgricultural environmentRural developmentAgricultural economyEnvironmental constraints to animal agriculturePrecision agriculture

Grant and Contract ProcessLink: https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/grant-and-contract-processThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States’ government agency that leads international development and humanitarian assistance efforts to partner countries.USAID work together with individuals, communities, and countries globally to improve everyday lives. USAID’s efforts provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, advance economic opportunities, and help achieve progress beyond programs. Our work benefits people around the world, including those in the United States. USAID’s investments help achieve sustainable development progress, advancing our collective security, health, and prosperity.The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) undertakes a wide array of initiatives aimed at fostering global development and humanitarian assistance. Key areas of focus include:Agriculture and Food Security: Enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security to combat hunger and promote economic growth.Anti-Corruption: Implementing measures to prevent corruption, thereby strengthening governance and fostering transparency.Conflict Prevention and Stabilization: Addressing the root causes of conflict and supporting stabilization efforts in fragile regions.Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance: Promoting democratic institutions, protecting human rights, and improving governance structures.Economic Growth and Trade: Facilitating economic development and trade to reduce poverty and enhance prosperity.Education: Expanding access to quality education to empower individuals and communities.Environment, Energy, and Infrastructure: Supporting sustainable environmental practices, energy solutions, and infrastructure development.Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls across various sectors.Global Health: Addressing health challenges to improve global health outcomes.Humanitarian Assistance: Providing aid during crises to alleviate human suffering.Innovation, Technology, and Research: Leveraging innovation and technology to drive development solutions.Nutrition: Improving nutritional outcomes to enhance health and development.Water and Sanitation: Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation to promote health and well-being.Through these comprehensive programs, USAID partners with countries and communities worldwide to promote sustainable development and humanitarian assistance.USAID generally follows these steps:Source: https://www.usaid.gov/partner-with-us/grant-and-contract-process