What does the CSA transition look like?
Climate-Smart Agriculture offers a diverse toolkit of strategies and techniques that help farmers and agri-companies become more resilient, productive, and sustainable in the face of climate change.
Across Europe, approaches range from soil and water management to the use of digital tools, reflecting the specific conditions and priorities of different regions.
Our interactive visualisation, based on the EVECSA Transnational Report, allows you to explore how these practices are being applied across the six CoVE regions, highlighting both shared opportunities and the challenges that remain.
By navigating the infographic, you can see how context shapes implementation, discover which strategies are most widely adopted, and better understand the practical steps being taken to support a sustainable, climate-smart future for agriculture.
The successful adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture depends on the skills and knowledge of farmers and institutions, but it also requires the support and coordination that only Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) can provide.
CoVEs connect local and regional stakeholders, facilitate the exchange of best practices, and strengthen training opportunities, ensuring that CSA techniques are implemented effectively and adapted to each region’s specific conditions.
By strengthening skills and fostering collaboration in the agricultural sector, CSA-focused CoVEs are essential for building a resilient and sustainable future for European agriculture.
What skills are essential to Climate-Smart Agriculture?
Climate-Smart Agriculture relies on a wide range of interconnected skills. Farmers and agricultural professionals and students need expertise in areas such as agroecological design, biodiversity conservation, soil fertility, erosion control, carbon sequestration, and drought resilience.