Tropentag 2025-International Research on Food Security, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development

Tropentag 2025 in Bonn, themed “Reconciling Land System Changes with Planetary Health,” brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students to advance sustainable agriculture, food security, natural resource management, and rural development in the tropics. The conference addresses the critical challenge of ensuring food and nutrition security while protecting ecosystems, halting biodiversity loss, and responding to climate change, requiring integrated, interdisciplinary approaches. The event emphasizes intergenerational dialogue, welcoming early-career researchers alongside experienced scholars, and values the global diversity of participants for richer knowledge exchange. The scientific program covers topics such as land use, agricultural resilience, biodiversity, water and soil stewardship, socio-economic change, governance, innovation, and technology, while recognizing the importance of power dynamics, cultural contexts, and diverse knowledge systems. Tropentag also highlights participatory approaches, engaging local communities and co-producing knowledge to ensure solutions are scientifically sound, policy-relevant, and socially meaningful. The conference fosters open discussion, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a shared commitment to aligning land system transformation with planetary health. Participants and sponsors are acknowledged for their contributions, with the hope that Tropentag 2025 inspires new ideas, debate, and lasting collaborations.