21.04.2026
Researchers from the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) contributed to the Sino-German Symposium on Climate-Resilient Agriculture, held on 27–28 March 2026 in Chengdu, China, reinforcing ZALF’s role in international agricultural research and cooperation.
DThe symposium, jointly organized by the Sino-German Agricultural Centre (DCZ), the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), and the Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS), brought together experts from science, policy, and practice to address the challenges of climate change for agricultural systems.
Dr. Cheng Chen (ZALF) delivered a keynote on agricultural system transformation for climate resilience, highlighting the role of Living Labs and co-developed innovation networks in bridging science, practice, and policy. The presentation connects closely to ZALF’s activities within the Innovation Centre for Agricultural System Transformation (IAT).
Key topics included climate-resilient crop systems, digital agriculture, and sustainability assessment. Field visits and interactive sessions supported the development of concrete ideas for future cooperation. A joint roadmap is expected to guide further Sino-German collaboration in areas such as diversification, digital solutions, and sustainable agricultural transformation.
