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IVES 9 IVES Conference Series 9 GiESCO 9 GiESCO 2013 9 GiESCO 2013 – Session 4: Environment–climate and soil 9 Adaptation to climate change European project Leonardo da Vinci : E-VitiClimate

Adaptation to climate change European project Leonardo da Vinci : E-VitiClimate

Abstract

Climate change is now underway and is becoming increasingly an additional constraint, requiring adaptation in viticulture, as in oenology. The impact of climate change on wine production in Europe is extremely important if we consider the economic, the political, social and cultural development of the wine and the wine industry. The main objective of E-VitiClimate (www.eviticlimate.eu) is to provide quality training regarding the means to maintain and develop the European vineyards, despite the effects of climate change on the vine and wine. This project is supported by the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning programme – Leonardo da Vinci – Transfeer of Innovation. The e-learning site was created in partnership with three other European countries: UK, Italy and Bulgaria, and offers new tools for training specialists in viticulture in Europe. These tools will allow the expansion of wine production in the European Union.

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Publication date: 07/09/2026

Issue: GiESCO 2013

Type: Poster

Authors

Isabelle Pierot1,*, Joël Rochard1
1 IFV (Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin), Pôle National Développement Durable, 17, rue Jean Chandon Moët –51200 Epernay, France

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Keywords

climate change, viticulture and oenology, European strategies, adaptation, e-learning

Tags

GiESCO | GiESCO 2013 | IVES Conference Series

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