The 12th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (ICSAE-XII): A Collaboration Between Udayana University and UNS Highlighting Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

Badung – The Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University, in collaboration with the Center for Biotechnology and Biodiversity Research and Development, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), successfully held The 12th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture and Environment (ICSAE-XII) at Sinta Room, Grand Istana Rama Hotel, Kuta, on Thursday (October 9, 2025).

The event was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Gusti Ngurah Alit Susanta Wirya, S.P., M.Agr., Vice Rector for Student Affairs of Udayana University, representing the Rector of Udayana University. In his opening remarks, Prof. Alit emphasized that this conference serves as a strategic platform to strengthen cross-country collaboration in addressing global challenges in sustainable agriculture and environmental management. He further explained that sustainability is the fundamental pillar of modern agricultural systems, aiming to balance productivity and ecological preservation. Through this forum, academics and researchers are encouraged to exchange ideas, innovations, and sustainable solutions to tackle climate change, land degradation, and global food security challenges.

Prof. Dr. I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi Handayani, S.H., M.M., Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), also delivered welcoming remarks. She highlighted that ICSAE has been a prestigious international scientific forum since 2013 and expressed appreciation for the committee’s dedication and the collaboration between the two universities in promoting reputable international scientific publications while strengthening research networks in the fields of agriculture and environment.

The ICSAE-XII conference featured a lineup of distinguished keynote speakers from various renowned international institutions, including Prof. Sanjib Kumar Panda (Central University of Rajasthan, India), Prof. Longbiao Guo, Prof. Guangheng Zhang, and Dr. Zhenyu Gao (China National Rice Research Institute, China), Prof. Adrian Smith (University of Oxford, United Kingdom), Dr. Steve Fiddaman (The Pirbright Institute, United Kingdom), Dr. Zhou Wenzong (Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China), and Dr. I Putu Sudiarta (Udayana University, Indonesia).

This year’s conference received 108 abstracts from 53 institutions across 12 countries, including Italy, India, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. The event served as a productive academic platform for researchers and professionals to strengthen global cooperation in realizing sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.