The final day of Tropentag 2024 started with a workshop on the topic of “Upscaling Agroforestry in the Tropics” led by Lilian Beck, a PhD researcher from the University of Hohenheim, alongside representatives from the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF). The workshop featured interactive reflections on agroforestry practices, case studies and recommendations to advance these practices.
Did you know that while there are over 50,000 edible plant species on Earth, just 15 crops provide 90% of the world’s food energy intake? The lack of diversity in our diets not only undermines human health but also reflects the monoculture-dominated landscapes of modern agriculture.
Arts can serve as a powerful medium for deepening the scientific process and communicating complex information to the wider public. Art in science is therefore a central subject at this year’s Tropentag. The conference program includes a variety of activities, bringing an artistic twist to science.
Dr. Katja Kehlenbeck’s presentation on “Integration of Underutilized Crops for Transitioning to a Healthier, Sustainable, and Equitable Food System: The Case of Baobab” at Tropentag 2024 sheds light on the Baobab’s immense value, its potential benefits, and the challenges it faces in achieving broader recognition and use.
The BMZ-GIZ-CGIAR session initiates a discussion on the potential of Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes to enhance the economic well-being of smallholders while simultaneously promoting the desired environmental outcomes. Speakers share valuable insights from various PES implementations across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, shedding light on the potential trajectory of future PES schemes.
The final plenary session of the Tropentag Conference 2022 would take place in the Aula Ceremony Hall of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU). Three keynote speeches were prepared to conclude this 3-day event, focused on answering the question: can agroecological farming feed the world?
Outcome of Association Carina Carneiro de Melo Moura from Universität Göttingen gave a really interesting talk on how the root of plants provides a home for fungi and how beneficial it is for both the
Improving livelihoods in the face of the changing climate and land use
The mood in the lecture hall B1 was a little solemn as Professor Folkard Asch handed over the mic to Dr. Chagunda for his welcome speech, officially marking the beginning of proceedings. We didn’t know
The word “justice” is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when the topic of agriculture is brought up. However, as another Tropentag event draws near, one begins to ponder much deeper on