Climate Talks by Porto Protocol

Transport is one of the most significant contributors to emissions in the wine value chain, making it a critical area for climate action. In this Climate Talk, the Porto Protocol brings together key voices from across the sector to explore practical approaches to reducing emissions. The discussion will focus on improving efficiency, identifying scalable solutions to decarbonize logistics, from vin...

HOST: Jihany Brecci (Stella Pietro, Brazil)GUESTS: Mimi Casteel (Hope Well, USA)Alpha Lo (Climate Water Project, USA)Introduction / DescriptionIn this Climate Talk, organized in partnership with the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, on the theme of “Regenerative Hydrology.”This talk goes beyond viticulture as we zoom out to explore the broader disruptions in global water cycles. We’ll dive into...

How can vineyards go beyond sustainability and actively restore the land? Join host Jamie Goode for an inspiring deep dive into regenerative viticulture. Featuring Noël D’Egidio and Jean-Marc Lafage, this conversation explores how vineyard practices can improve soil health, boost biodiversity, and create more resilient ecosystems in the face of climate challenges. Learn how regenerative approaches...

The  Saving Every Drop in Wine Report  brings together science, lived experience, and practical solutions to help the wine industry better understand and manage water—from vineyard ecosystems to winery operations. What to expect: ✨ Keynote remarks from leading voices in wine and sustainability An exclusive presentation of the report Guest speakers sharing real-world approaches to water stewardshi...

Throughout April,  New Generations: Leading Sustainability in Wine  brings together the next generation of leaders from family wine businesses to explore how they are driving sustainability and climate action from within. The series features four country-specific talks — France, Italy, Portugal, and the United States — each held in its native language and bringing together next-generation voices f...

Throughout April,  New Generations: Leading Sustainability in Wine  brings together the next generation of leaders from family wine businesses to explore how they are driving sustainability and climate action from within. The series features four country-specific talks — France, Italy, Portugal, and the United States — each held in its native language and bringing together next-generation voices f...

Old vines have survived heatwaves, drought, disease pressure, and shifting markets — often with fewer inputs and remarkable consistency. Their resilience isn’t theoretical. But what, exactly, can we learn from them? In this practical Climate Talk, our guests will share concrete lessons from managing old vineyards under climate stress. We’ll explore how deep root systems enhance water resilience, w...

As climate change continues to challenge traditional viticulture, the need for sustainable, water-efficient practices has proven more urgent than ever. In this Climate Talk, we explored how dry farming can help vineyards adapt to rising temperatures and increasing water scarcity—preserving both vine health and the character of the wines they produce. We were honored to have with us a distinguished...

Old vines have survived heatwaves, drought, disease pressure, and shifting markets — often with fewer inputs and remarkable consistency. Their resilience isn’t theoretical. But what, exactly, can we learn from them? In this practical Climate Talk, our guests will share concrete lessons from managing old vineyards under climate stress. We’ll explore how deep root systems enhance water resilience, w...

Hosted by Marta Mendonça - The Porto Protocol Join us for a dynamic talk on decarbonizing wine packaging, featuring diverse perspectives from alternative packaging innovators, the glass industry, a reusable bottle scheme, and a retailer. This discussion brings together key stakeholders to explore real solutions and actions driving the wine industry toward a lower-carbon future. Speakers Madalena M...

Hosted by Fran Draper from Fran Draper Consultancy & Porto ProtocolThree winery owners and winemakers will share practical insights on how you intertwine sustainability & profitability, implement a holistic strategy across the business, and overall inspiration to other company leaders of every size. SpeakersAntonio Mendonça - Soalheiro (Portugal)Belinda Jackson - Lawson's Dry Hills (NZ...

In this episode, Adrian Bridge, CEO of The Fladgate Partnership, shares the story behind founding The Porto Protocol — the wine industry’s climate action network. From his non-traditional start in wine to leading global sustainability efforts, Adrian reflects on the initiative’s biggest successes, the power of collaboration, and the urgent priorities ahead. Recorded live at ProWein, this conversat...

This was the first of a series of talks in partnership with  Etienne Neethling that engage with leading scientists to explore cutting-edge research on wine, sustainability, and climate change. In this 1st edition, we’ll interview Stefano Poni , a renowned expert on sustainable viticulture from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Piacenza, Italy.

This climate talk is hosted in partnership with the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF) and is titled Natural Predators in Vineyards: From Bats to Insectivorous Birds of Prey, this session will explore how the remarkable biodiversity of vineyards can be harnessed to control pests naturally. From bats and rodent hunters to mealybug destroyers and insectivorous birds, we’ll dive into the vital...

As vineyards face climate challenges and biodiversity loss, agroforestry offers a promising way forward—blending trees, shrubs, and diverse flora to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and resilience. Yet, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions, and much remains uncertain. This second edition, in partnership with the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, deepens the conversation, sharing insights,...

The water footprint (WF) of a product is an indicator of the consumptive use of water resources along its life cycle. Water scarcity is recognized to be a major global challenge. As such, the evaluation of the WF of agro-industrial products is key, as they are widely known as having a significant footprint on water resources.   According to the Water Footprint Network The global average water foot...

Our first one-to-one Climate Talk will be a discussion between Greg Jones (Climatologist and CEO at Abacela) and Etienne Neethling (Head of the international master program in vine, wine, and terroir management at the Ecole Supérieure de L’Agriculture and an OIV expert within the ENVIRO group). They will be exploring what wine regions are similar in its various dimensions, from soil to grape varie...

Our partners at The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation challenged us to open our climate talks space for their trustee, Caine Thompson (O'Neill Vintners & Distillers). Caine will share in detail O’Neill’s transition toward regenerative organic practices and the findings from their three-year comparison studies. This is an unmissable presentation and discussion! GUESTS: Caine Thompson (Hea...

We are thrilled to invite you to the official launch of the long-awaited Unpacking Wine Guide: A Practical Journey Through the Environmental Landscape of Packaging! The Unpacking Wine Guide is a game-changing resource designed to empower wine producers and professionals to make informed packaging decisions while minimizing environmental impact. To access the Guide: https://www.portoprotocol.com/pr...

Moderated by Jihany Brecci, founder of Stella Pietro Vineyards, this special research edition of the Climate Talks features Dr. Kees van Leeuwen, Professor and Researcher at Bordeaux University’s Institute of Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin (ISVV), Dr. Hervé Quénol, Geographer-Climatologist of France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and Helena Ferreira Manuel, Head of Agriculture Ma...

As vineyards face climate challenges and biodiversity loss, agroforestry offers a promising way forward—blending trees, shrubs, and diverse flora to enhance soil health, biodiversity, and resilience. Yet, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions, and much remains uncertain. This second edition, in partnership with the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, deepens the conversation, sharing insights,...

This was the first of a series of talks in partnership with The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation! It focused on the topic of Agroforestry in Vineyards. In a nutshell: how to combine trees and vineyards to benefit soil health, ecosystems, and wine quality. As always, we’ve gathered a fantastic panel that bridges the Old World and New World of wine. Caro Feely will serve as our host and moderator...

In this Climate Talk we will be decoding and exploring the concept of managing ecosystems, with vineyards at its core. This also represented the launch of our project “Living Vineyards” Cristina Crava (The Porto Protocol) will talk to Emmanuel Bourguignon (LAMS21), Nuno Gaspar de Oliveira (Natural Business Intelligence) and Tom Croghan (The Vineyards at Dodon, USA).

Within the New York Climate Week, Porto Protocol, in partnership with the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (Boldly NY), bring you various players and countries to discuss the topic: Saving Every Drop: Water Management and Conservation Strategies in Wine Production. During this Climate Talk we will identify the major challenges in the use of water throughout the production cycle of grapes and w...

Within the  New York Climate Week  , Porto Protocol, in partnership with the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (Boldly NY), bring you various stakeholders of the value chain to discuss the topic: Seeding the Future: Building Paths to Sustain Wine Legacy and Production for Future Generations. In this Climate Talk we will debate the why and the how of internalizing climate change in wine business...