The 9th EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON TROPICAL ECOLOGY, themed “Species – Ecosystems – People,” will take place at the University of Passau from February 23rd to 27th, 2026. Proposals for SESSIONS can now be submitted. Possible topics include ecological themes and those that address the interactions between humans, society, and the tropical environment from various perspectives, such as land use, climate and nature conservation, sustainability, etc. The conference is organized by the Chair of Physical Geography with a focus on Human-Environment Research (Prof. Dr. Christine Schmitt). The conference language is English. For inquiries, please contact us at ecte26@uni-passau.de.