16-18 September 2026 – Tropentag 2026 organised by the Universities of Kassel and Göttingen, Germany. Towards multi-functional agro-ecosystems promoting climate-resilient futures. Discussions will address strategies to strengthen resilience in farming and forest landscapes, promote biodiversity‑based and climate‑smart production systems, and advance sustainable value chains that benefit both people and ecosystems. In the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026, particular attention will be given to the ecosystem functions of extensive pasture‑based livestock systems.