LIFE CLIMAWIN project workshop on regenerative agriculture and resilience to climate change
Description
On November 20th, the Segura Center for Soil Science and Applied Biology (CEBAS-CSIC) will hold a technical conference for the LIFE CLIMAWIN project dedicated to exploring the environmental, social and economic benefits and challenges of regenerative agriculture , as well as its role in adapting to climate change and improving soil health.
The meeting will bring together researchers, technicians, innovative companies and representatives of public and private entities committed to the sustainability of the agri-food system, as well as members of operational groups and related innovative projects, who will show their evolution and results.
The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the reception of attendees and a welcome coffee, followed by the institutional opening by Pedro Martínez , director of CEBAS-CSIC.
Next, Dr. Carolina Boix-Fayos and Mistral Van Oudenhove , researchers from CEBAS-CSIC, will address the topic "Beyond agricultural production: environmental, social and economic benefits and challenges of regenerative agriculture" , highlighting its potential as a resilient and low-impact production model.
Next, Dr. Margarita Parra will present the “Tres Caminos” Experimental Farm , a true large-scale living laboratory where sustainable and innovative practices applied to soil and crop management are tested.
The LIFE CLIMAWIN project , focused on improving the climate resilience of Mediterranean agricultural systems , will be introduced by Javier Carroquino , Director of Technology and Strategy at Intergia. Following this, Ana Cervera and María Luz Cayuela , researchers at CEBAS-CSIC, will explain the project's progress in land-use change and soil quality improvement .
The session will continue with a panel dedicated to related R&D&I case studies , showcasing examples of synergies with other leading projects:
- ECOSPHEREWINES , presented by Anabel Alba González (Juan de Vega Foundation), on the improvement of ecosystem services in wine-growing areas of high ecological value.
- SMARTCROPS 5.1 , presented by Rafael Pérez (Hispatec), focused on digital, technological and agroecological tools for the sustainable production of woody and horticultural crops.
- GO MYCOWINE , led by Jaime Olaizola (IDForest), investigates the use of mycorrhizal fungi for the production of high-value wines in contexts of climate change.
After a space for discussion and the exchange of synergies (12:20 h), the event will conclude with the institutional closing and a networking cocktail (12:50 h), which will facilitate the connection between researchers, advisors, technology companies and entities of the agri-food sector.
The LIFE CLIMAWIN project (Climate smart agriculture for resilient wine and crop systems) seeks to generate knowledge and practical solutions to adapt Mediterranean agricultural systems to new climate scenarios, improving carbon retention, biodiversity and efficiency in the use of natural resources .