PRIORITY 1 - A greener and more resilient Greece-Albania cross-border regionAGRI Adapt responds to the rising climate-related risks threatening agriculture in the Greece–Albania cross-border area—where prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, floods, and temperature extremes endanger water security and crop productivity. With both countries highly dependent on irrigation and sharing similar vulnerabilities, the project provides a coordinated, transboundary solution fully aligned with Specific Objective RSO2.4 of the Interreg VI-A IPA CBC Programme.
AGRI Adapt introduces a cross-border hydrological monitoring network (agro-meteorological stations and sensors) linked to an open-source Decision Support System (DSS). This system offers real-time, location-specific irrigation guidance, minimizing water waste and improving climate resilience. It pioneers a territorial governance model combining data-driven irrigation planning, institutional coordination and stakeholder-led adaptation—an innovative approach for the Greece–Albania context.
Beyond technology, AGRI Adapt promotes institutional innovation by enhancing the capacity of local authorities, civil protection bodies, and farmers to manage water resources efficiently and respond to extreme weather. Training and knowledge exchange will support the adoption of digital tools and climate-smart practices, especially among less tech-savvy farmers.
With five partners from the Ionian Islands, Epirus, Korce, and newly eligible Region of Fier, the project ensures balanced innovation and know-how transfer. AGRI Adapt’s five objectives include: establishing the monitoring network; implementing the DSS; promoting sustainable agriculture; delivering targeted capacity building; and strengthening cross-border cooperation.
Expected results include improved drought resilience, more efficient water use, enhanced food security, and a scalable model for other climate-vulnerable areas. AGRI Adapt bridges the gap between strategy and implementation—making climate adaptation actionable at local and regional levels.