Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 1
Written by Dobri DUNCHEV, Rositsa BELUHOVA-UZUNOVA

Climate change is a global challenge, reshaping and transforming production and consumption patterns. In order to meet the EU Green Pact's ambitious objectives, agriculture has to reduce energy consumption and improve resource efficiency. Organic farming is a sustainable approach with a significant role in climate adaptation strategies, offering possible pathways for resilience and mitigation of climate change effects. The paper focuses on exploring the potential of organic farming in the context of climate change efforts. Given the complex influences, the study emphasizes the need to assess the benefits and challenges of organic farming while identifying opportunities for mitigating climate change. The survey is based on data from EUROSTAT and European Environment Agency methodogy. It conducts a systematic literature review on the prospects of organic farming in addressing climate change through resilience and mitigation. The results show that organic farming provides prospects for greenhouse gas emissions reduction, an adaptation of the farming system, soil fertility improvement and biodiversity maintenance. On the other hand, there are some challenges related to organic practices, such as lower productivity, market access and economic barriers, certification requirements and costs, and knowledge and research issues. The EU makes efforts to achieve climate neutrality, and agriculture is at the centre of the policies and regulations, which presents its essential role in green transformation.

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