Cross-Promotion Project Information
Climate-Smart Agriculture in a Changing World
CarboNostrum supported climate-smart agriculture across Mediterranean Europe by empowering farmers, agricultural stakeholders and rural communities with innovative training resources, case studies and digital tools to improve soil health, enhance carbon sequestration and strengthen resilience to climate change and desertification.
Recognition
CarboNostrum was recognised with an Honorable Mention at the Erasmus+ Awards 2025, awarded by the Portuguese Nacional Agency Erasmus+ Education and Training, in the VET Partnerships category.
Project Name
Climate-Smart Agriculture in a Changing World
Acronym
CarboNostrum
Programme
Erasmus+ KA220-VET – Cooperation Partnerships in Vocational Education and Training
Duration
01 January 2022 – 31 July 2024 (31 months)
Project Coordinator
The USE Concept, Lda.
Website
https://www.carbonostrum.eu
Project Reference
2021-1-PT01-KA220-VET-000033188
Partnerships
The USE Concept
Portugal
AidLearn
Portugal
AUTH
Greece
CSIC
Spain
Molise
Italy
Maylog
Turkiye
Main Objectives
Promote climate-smart agriculture practices adapted to Mediterranean ecosystems.
Support climate change mitigation and adaptation through sustainable land management.
Empower farmers and stakeholders with practical training and evidence-based resources.
Increase awareness of ecosystem services, carbon sequestration and sustainable rural development.
Key Topics
Climate Change Adaptation
Sustainable Agriculture
Carbon Sequestration
Soil Health
Ecosystem Services
Environmental Sustainability
Rural Development
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Traditional Knowledge
Target Groups
Main Target Groups
Smallholder farmers
Young and new agricultural producers
Agricultural entrepreneurs
Vocational education and training learners and professionals
Indirect Target Groups
Agricultural cooperatives
Local development associations
Rural municipalities
Researchers and academics
Policymakers
Environmental organisations
Rural communities
Online Presence
Website
YouTube
Project Positioning
Methodological Approach
CarboNostrum combined scientific research, field-based evidence, case studies, digital learning, stakeholder engagement and practical training to support the transition towards climate-smart agriculture in Mediterranean regions.
Innovation
The project integrated climate science, ecosystem services, carbon-cycle knowledge, traditional agricultural practices and innovative WebGIS technology into a single learning ecosystem accessible through the CarboNostrum HUB.
Expected Impact
CarboNostrum contributes to more resilient agricultural systems, improved land management practices, increased carbon sequestration, stronger climate adaptation capacity and greater awareness of sustainable agriculture across Mediterranean Europe.