Implementing supportive policies to promote nature-based solutions at regional level through collaboration with winegrowers

A pioneering governmental application of nature-based solutions (NbS) in the UNESCO-listed Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont, Italy, demonstrates their potential to enhance vineyard ecosystems while supporting sustainable wine production. The study highlights 12 agroecology-based practices integrated into vineyards within Europe’s Nature 2000 protected areas, showcasing positive ecological impacts through a participatory approach involving local winegrowers and regional authorities. Case studies from the Monte Fenera Regional Park reveal that collaborative policies, such as the Ecologic Incidence Assessment process, can effectively promote NbS adoption, fostering biodiversity conservation while maintaining traditional viticultural practices like Nebbiolo production in Boca. This model underscores the feasibility of integrating environmental goals with economic and cultural heritage objectives at a regional scale.

Rivella, E., Pompilio, L., Denicola, R., & Bettini, M. (2026). Implementing supportive policies to promote nature-based solutions at regional level through collaboration with winegrowers. Nature-Based Solutions for European Vineyards, 224–238. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003715108-14