Agroecology and organic agriculture present promising alternatives to the current food system, supported by a growing body of evidence. This policy factsheet aims to present decision and policymakers and experts in the context of international cooperation with concise information on how AE/O approaches can contribute to a beneficial transformation of production systems in the Tropics. These key messages are derived from a comprehensive policy dossier "Cultivating change with agroecology and organic agriculture in the tropics".