At the global scale, vineyards are usually managed intensively to optimize wine production
without considering possible negative impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services (ES) …

Globally, industrial agriculture threatens critical ecosystem processes on which crop
production depends, while 815 million people are undernourished and many more suffer …

Vineyards are experiencing strong expansion and management intensification worldwide,
especially in areas with a Mediterranean climate, which are often characterized by a high …

Agriculture, during its millenarian history, had contributed to shape impressive cultural
landscapes; however, in recent decades, many of these have been lost or degraded …

Organic farming is a promising but still debated option to ensure sustainable agriculture.
However, whether organic farming fosters synergies or mitigates tradeoffs between …

Healthy soils form the basis of sustainable viticulture, where soil characteristics have a direct
impact on wine quantity and quality. Soil not only provides water and nutrients to vines, but …

Sustainable agricultural and food processing practices are often proposed as attractive
strategies enabling food systems to respond to the challenges posed by climate change in …

Windbreaks are key structural elements in the rural environment and affect the functionality
of landscapes in multiple ways. A broad interdisciplinary view on these functions lacks in …

European viticultural landscapes not only support a significant share of rural livelihoods and
cultural traditions, but also conserve biodiversity and sustain various ecosystem services …

Vineyard landscapes significantly contribute to the economy, identity, culture, and
biodiversity of many regions worldwide. Climate change, however, is increasingly …