The University of Craiova announces the start of the implementation of the project entitled ”Adapting viticulture to climate change by implementing ecosystem-based measuresto maintain economic viability”.
INTERREG VI-A ROMANIA – BULGARIA PROGRAMME
Project ID: ROBG00370
Project acronym: VitiClimRoBg-Hard
Duration: December 2025-December 2027
Total budget: 1,610,750.22 Euro
Funding: 1,288,600.16 Euro
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.
Aim:
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:
1. Pilot Action for Climate-Resilient Viticulture (VitiResearch)
2. Cross-Border Collaborative Network for Climate-Adapted Viticulture (VitiNet)
Results:
- A digital climate monitoring and early warning system designed to support vineyard management and enable rapid decision‑making in the face of risks.
- Precision viticulture solutions and adaptation infrastructure, including advanced monitoring and the integration of digital technologies.
- Viticultural material and applied research: scientific expertise and the development/analysis of genetic resources and grapevine varieties more resistant to climate stress, supported by laboratory infrastructure.
- Ecosystem‑based measures, such as a green buffer zone that protects plantations, supports biodiversity, and contributes to soil resilience.
- A cross‑border cooperation hub, a multilingual interactive platform, and consistent knowledge‑transfer activities: trainings, workshops, digital resources, materials, and dissemination for winegrowers, researchers, administrations, and communities.