Climate change is amongst the most serious challenges to plant life and agriculture at this time. This session will examine the effects of increased temperatures, higher CO₂, unpredictable rainfall, and exceptional weather on plant development, physiology, and productivity. Plant adaptation mechanisms, such as changes in phenology, modified photosynthesis, and stress tolerance mechanisms, will be addressed by experts. Case studies will identify crops that are susceptible to climate change and those that are being bred or genetically engineered for climate resilience. The session will stress the synergy of genomics, breeding, and management for climate-smart agriculture. We will also look at the contribution of plants in reducing climate change through carbon sequestration and the restoration of ecosystems. Debate will cover global policies, food security issues, and adaptation strategies for sustainability. Participants will have a thorough insight into how climate change rewrites the rules of plant biology and how science-based innovations can protect agriculture in the 21st century.