First National Stakeholders Conference in Croatia

Within the framework of the TRANSFER Danube project, a national stakeholders conference was organised to introduce the project, its objectives, and its main thematic focus to key national and regional stakeholders.

The event was organised by Sensum Ltd. and brought together representatives of public authorities, research and educational institutions, professionals from the agricultural sector, and other relevant stakeholders. The conference took place on 4 February 2026 at the premises of Industrial Zone Bakar in Kukuljanovo, Croatia.

During the event, participants were presented with an overview of the TRANSFER Danube project, including its objectives, partnership structure, and expected impacts at both national and transnational levels. Special attention was given to the project’s key thematic areas, such as agro-climatic risk indices, phenological monitoring, and planned pilot activities. The presentations aimed to highlight how the project’s tools and data can support better understanding and management of agro-climatic risks.

An interactive discussion session followed the presentations, enabling dialogue between researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders. Participants were invited to share their views on the relevance of the project topics, the potential applicability of the project outputs in their professional fields, and possible challenges related to implementation. Feedback was collected through a structured questionnaire in order to support further development of project activities and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs.

The conference served as an important dissemination and engagement activity, strengthening cooperation between different stakeholder groups and raising awareness of the TRANSFER Danube project and its contribution to climate-smart agriculture and agro-climatic risk management in the Danube Region.