Tropentag 2023
The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and CGIAR will take part in the Tropentag conference from 20 to 22 September 2023 in Berlin, Germany, under the theme: Competing pathways for equitable food systems transformation: trade-offs and synergies.
About Tropentag
Tropentag is an interdisciplinary conference with a development-oriented focus. It explores a wide range of topics, including resource management, environmental challenges, agriculture, forestry, livestock, nutrition, and poverty reduction.
Transforming food systems is possible, but requires differentiated solutions tailored to national, regional, and local contexts. The objective of the conference, therefore, is to dive into a fruitful discussion on competing pathways for equitable food systems transformation, allowing participants and stakeholders to identify trade-offs and possible synergies.
Our contributions
The Alliance and CGIAR share with Tropentag their commitment to building sustainable food systems and enhancing food security through science-driven solutions and knowledge sharing.
This transformation should prioritize rural development, recognizing that many small-scale farmers are at the heart of these systems.
Innovative approaches from various regions can inform strategies for food security, sustainable agriculture, community empowerment, and poverty reduction. Drawing inspiration from global experiences, we can create inclusive food systems that benefit all while preserving ecosystems and local priorities.
The Alliance and CGIAR will demonstrate their commitment to making a real impact on the ground and applying a systems approach that meaningfully contributes to a sustainable transformation.
Marcela Quintero, Associate Director General of Research Strategy and Innovation at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, and CGIAR Director for Land & Environment, states
'The application of this systems approach will be a central topic during the conference. It has enabled us to strengthen our own and our partners' capabilities in demand-driven research, transforming the way we utilize agrobiodiversity, co-develop innovations, and facilitate inclusive connections between farmers and value chains, while also promoting responsible consumption and sustainable production.'
Our scientists will share insights on addressing current global challenges, leading to more equitable and resilient food systems. Specifically, the Alliance has been supporting CGIAR’s Systems Transformation Science Group in organizing a parallel thematic session on 'Advancing a demand-driven research portfolio to improve water, land, and food systems in the Global South.'
Marcela Quintero continues
'I am excited to have convened a CGIAR Systems Transformation side event at Tropentag. This highlights the work of CGIAR, centers, and partners in supporting the enhancement of food systems in the South.'
During this session, Alliance’s scientists will deliver the following thought-provoking presentations:
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Leveraging agroecological transitions: Experiences from the CGIAR Research Initiative on Agroecology
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Applying a social equity approach to transformative adaptation: Minimizing trade-offs between environmental and socio-economic outcomes, from CGIAR’s Research Initiative on Climate Resilience
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Navigating climate mitigation in global food systems: Insights from CGIAR’s Research Initiative on Low-Emission Food Systems
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Responsible digital innovation in agri-food systems: ethical and equitable transformation for sustainable agriculture, from CGIAR’s Research Initiative on Digital Innovation
The Alliance staff will also participate in a series of other activities, including:
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Time |
Venue |
Title |
Alliance Speakers |
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20 Sept, 8:30-10:00 |
Main Building, Seminar room 2095 B
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Workshop 11: Mixed Farming Systems in the tropics, a CGIAR Initiative in 5 countries / Challenges and Collaboration in Laos |
Mary Atieno, Rosa Noemi Jauregui, Soytavanh Mienmany, Horst Weyerhaeuser |
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20 Sept, 10:00-11:30 |
Main Building, Meeting room 2070 A
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Workshop 12: Applying Gender Sensitive Breeding in Forage Systems: What lessons and methods can we learn to move forward? |
Natalia Triana Angel, Rosa Jaúregui, Stefan Burkart, Juan Andrés Cardoso, Andreas Hansen, Michael Peters |
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20 Sept, 17:15-18:45
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Lecture hall 2097
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Agrobiodiversity and (agro)forestry to transform food systems |
Jai C. Rana, Sarika Mittra, Sonal Dsouza, Adam Drucker |
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20 Sept, 17:30 |
Fritz Reuter Hall
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Advancing a demand-driven research portfolio to improve water, land, and food systems in the Global South: CGIAR's Systems Transformation Science Group |
Marcela Quintero, Ana Maria Loboguerrero, Augusto Castro-Nunez, Jonathan Steinke
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21 Sept, 10:45-12:00 |
Lecture hall 2091/92
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Sustainable Land Use, Food Systems, And Commodity Chains In Regions Of Climate Vulnerability, Deforestation, And Conflict |
Miguel Romero, Lisset Perez-Marulanda, Elisa Villarino, Laura Krings, Augusto Castro-Nunez, Marcela Quintero, Mary Ngaiwi, Amahnui George, Janelle Sylvester |
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21 Sept, 10:45-12:15
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Lecture hall 2094
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Food environment and consumer behavior for improved nutrition and health |
Irene Induli, Francis Oduor, Irmgard Jordan, Céline Termote
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21 Sept, 13:45-15:15 |
Lecture hall 1.101
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The role of livestock production systems in food systems transformation |
Danny Fernando Sandoval, John Jairo Junca Paredes, Karen Enciso, Manuel Díaz, Aura Bravo, Stefan Burkart |
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21 Sept, 13:45 - 15:15 |
Lecture hall 2091/92 |
Optimization strategies, synergies and trade-offs between sustainability, productivity and profit in farming systems |
Mary Atieno, Michael Peters |
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21 Sept, 15:45-19:00 |
Lecture hall 3038 |
Knowledge systems and digitalization |
Jonathan Steinke, Eitzinger Anton, José Luis Urrea-Benítez, Christian Bunn
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21 Sept, 18:20-19:00 |
SR 1.505 |
Knowledge systems and digitalization II
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Anton Eitzinger, Christian Feil, Marius Ekue, Franci Oduor, Christopher Kettle
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21 Sept, 15:45-17:15 |
Lecture hall 1.101
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Livestock and income, livelihoods and resilience |
Rein van der Hoek, Martín Mena Urbina, Danny Fernando Sandoval, Jesús Fernando Florez, Karen Enciso, Mauricio Sotelo, Stefan Burkart
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21 Sept, 18:20-19:00 |
SR 1.406 |
Management and biodiversity in agroforestry and tree systems II |
Sebastien Carpentier |
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21 Sept, 18:20-19:00 |
SR 1.506 |
Food environment and consumer behavior for improved nutrition and health II |
Lan T.T Nguyen |
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22 Sept, 8:30-9:30 |
Lecture hall 1072 |
Social Dynamics of food systems transformation |
Enoch Kikulwe, Elisabetta Gotor, Andrea Cecilia Sanchez |
Meet the Team
Marcela Quintero
Associate Director General, Research Strategy, and Innovation
Ana Maria Loboguerrero
Director, Climate Action
Augusto Castro-Nunez
Senior Scientist Low-Emissions Food Systems
Jonathan Steinke
Development Researcher
Céline Termote
Senior Scientist - Africa Regional Team leader Food Environment and Consumer Behavior
Michael Peters
Tropical Forages Team Leader
Sebastien Carpentier
Principal Scientist, Banana Program Leader
Anton Eitzinger
Thematic Lead Digital Tools, Climate Action
Chris J Kettle
Principal Scientist, Lead Tree Biodiversity for Resilient Landscapes
Stefan Burkart
Senior Scientist
Mary Atieno
Coordinator Asia | Tropical Forages Program
Elisabetta Gotor
Principal Scientist, Performance, Innovation and Strategic Analysis
Rein van der Hoek
Livestock Scientist
Irmgard Jordan
Human Nutrition and Home Economic Scientist - CIM Expert
Christian Bunn
Scientist II
Miguel Romero Sanchez
Research Fellow, Multifunctional Landscapes
Rosa Jauregui
Tropical Forages Breeder
Janelle Sylvester
Research Fellow
Juan Andres Cardoso
Plant ecologist and physiologist
Natalia Triana-Ángel
Postdoctorate Researcher, Gender and Social Inclusion
Mary Ngaiwi
Research Associate
Jesús Fernando Flórez Herrera
Research Associate
George Amahnui
Research Associate
Aura Bravo
Research Associate, Crops for Nutrition and Health – Forages Tropical Program
Andrea Cecilia Sanchez Bogado
Research Assistant