Citation :

S.M.Shahriar Parvej, Ronzon Chandra Das, Shaikat Mitra, Md. Imran Ali, Mohammad Azhar Mahmud, Md. Humayun Kabir, 2025. "Enhancing Crop Productivity and Reducing Carbon Footprints through Climate-Smart Cropping Approaches" ESP International Journal of Advancements in Science & Technology (ESP-IJAST)  Volume 3, Issue 2: 76-82.

Abstract :

Addressing the dual challenges of a growing global population and climate change is essential for ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture. By 2050, agricultural output must rise by 60%, yet climate variability continues to disrupt farming systems through erratic weather, degraded soils, and extreme events. Traditional farming practices contribute significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, intensifying climate impacts. Climate-Smart Cropping Systems (CSCS) offer a strategic alternative to boost productivity, build resilience, and lower environmental footprints.This review explores key elements of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), including conservation agriculture, precision farming, agroforestry, integrated nutrient management, and water-efficient techniques. These practices improve soil quality, enhance biodiversity, optimize input use, and strengthen climate resilience. Examples from Bangladesh—such as floating gardens, gher farming, and flood-tolerant crops—illustrate localized CSA strategies.Despite proven benefits, large-scale adoption faces obstacles like high initial investments, limited technical know-how, and insufficient policy frameworks. Advancing CSA requires improved climate information services, robust extension support, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Ultimately, CSCS presents a viable pathway for increasing food production while mitigating climate change, contingent on sustained investments in research, innovation, and institutional backing.

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Keywords :

Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, Resilient Cropping Systems, Greenhouse Gas Emissions.