RESPOnD

Vineyards across the Alps increasingly face water deficits, drought and heat stress, as well as extreme weather, leading to a decline in wine quality and threatening the sustainability of the wine sector. This jeopardises traditional cultivation practices and activities that have shaped local identities, cultural heritage, and economies for centuries. RESPOnD co-designs Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and sustainable development solutions with wine practitioners and decision-makers. By validating these solutions on the ground and disseminating the knowledge, RESPOnD will contribute to the transition towards climate-resilient management and governance of Alpine wine orchards.