Francisco de Vitoria University participated in the “Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) ‘Soil Moisture Regulation in the Context of Climate Change’,” an international initiative carried out under the ACE²-EU partnership and focused on the challenges posed by climate change to agricultural, environmental, and public health systems.
The programme, held at the Lithuanian institution Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija (LIK), was organized in collaboration with universities in Romania, Poland, and Portugal, and also included the participation of organizations linked to the agricultural sector.
During the in-person week, participants attended lectures, seminars, laboratory exercises, and case studies designed to analyze the impact of climate change on soil moisture and the sustainability of agricultural activity.
One of the programme main focuses programme been the study of solutions designed to improve soil water retention, particularly in contexts of drought, water stress, and changes in production models. Among the topics covered, the use of biological amendments stood out as a tool to promote more sustainable agriculture, improve crop yields, and reduce the environmental impact of production systems.
One of the programme main focuses programme been the study of practical solutions to improve soil water retention, particularly in contexts of drought and water stress. Among the topics covered, the use of biological amendments stood out as a tool for promoting more sustainable agriculture, improving crop yields, and reducing the environmental impact of production systems.
In addition, the sessions have provided an opportunity to reflect on the relationship between land management, food security, and human health, highlighting the need to address environmental challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. In this regard, the programme combined a technical and scientific approach with a focus on social impact, sustainability, and international cooperation.
UFV’s participation in this BIP is part of its commitment to the internationalization of the university experience and to the development of academic projects that link student education with major global challenges. Through its membership in the ACE²-EU alliance, the university strengthens its collaboration with European institutions to promote educational, research, and innovation initiatives aimed at the common good.
