project information
Project title: “Adapting VITIculture to CLIMate change by implementing ecosystem-based measures to maintain economic viability”
Project ID: ROBG00370;
Project acronym: „VitiClimRoBg-Hard”
Programme priority: A greener region
Specific objective: S.O.2.4: Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention, resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches
Duration: December 2025-December 2027
Total budget: 1,610,750.22 Euro
Funding EU: 1,288,600.16 Euro
The project “Adapting VITIculture to CLIMate change by implementing ecosystem-based measures to maintain economic viability” is co-funded by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund in the framework of the Interreg VI-A Romania – Bulgaria Programme.
Project Manager: Associate Professor, PhD Constantin Băducă-Câmpeanu, Director, Teaching and Research Station Banu Maracine
Communication Manager: Nicolae BUDIN, Association Justice and Youth JUST of Craiova
achievements
Project activities
The project aims to build climate-resilient viticulture practices and infrastructure in the cross-border regions of SW Romania and NW Bulgaria. It collectively focuses on enhancing vineyard resilience against climate change through innovative solutions such as precision viticulture, smart water management, green systems, and cross-border cooperation. By integrating digital technologies, creating a collaborative network, and developing sustainable infrastructure, these projects strive to safeguard viticulture and ensure its long-term viability.
Activities:
- Pilot Action for Climate-Resilient Viticulture (VitiResearch);
- Cross-Border Collaborative Network for Climate-Adapted Viticulture (VitiNet)
Partners:
University of Craiova
Romania - budget: 968,853.60 Euro
Institute of Viticulture and Enology Pleven
Bulgaria – budget: 397,782.34 Euro
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vidin
Bulgaria - budget: 130,924.06 Euro
Association Justice and Youth JUST of Craiova
Romania – budget: 113,190.22 Euro
