The role of biodiversity in vines in a changing climate

Porto Protocol climate talk bringing together producers from around the world to talk about their experience of enhancing biodiversity, sharing solutions.

  • how are agricultural practices affecting biodiversity?
  • what is biodiversity’s main role and the benefits on wine production?
  • how can biodiversity contribute to vineyards’ resilience to climate change?
  • how to improve ecological infrastructures in vineyards
  • mechanisms of interactions between species and vines
  • global standards
June 12th, 2023
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