20.02.2026
On February 11, the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) had the privilege of hosting a guest lecture by Prof. Dr. Pablo Tittonell, one of the world's leading voices in agroecology.
In his presentation, Prof. Dr. Tittonell explored the critical intersection of agroecology and transdisciplinarity — making a compelling case for why integrating diverse knowledge systems is not just beneficial, but essential for the systemic transformation of our food systems.
Drawing on decades of field-based research across the Netherlands, Germany, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, he offered rich insights into the outscaling of agroecological approaches. His central argument: for agroecology to move beyond niche applications and achieve true landscape-scale impact, research must transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries — merging ecological rigor with socio-economic strategies that center local producers and their realities.
The lecture drew a full-capacity audience of ZALF scientists and external experts, sparking lively discussion and new ideas for collaboration.
This event was organized by Working Group "Development-oriented international agriculture research" (DIA).
