TRANSFER Danube National Dissemination Event in Bucharest, Romania

On 3 March 2026 in Bucharest, 29 stakeholders (public authorities, researchers, farmers) attended the TRANSFER Danube dissemination event to present project progress and discuss climate risks, irrigation challenges, and agro-climatic tools.

The event brought together 29 participants representing national and regional public authorities, research and academic institutions, farmers’ associations, and agricultural enterprises. Key participants included representatives from the National Meteorological Administration, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Operational Center for Emergency Situations, the National Agency for Land Reclamation, the Regional Center for Financing Rural Investments (CRFIR 8), the National Agency for Animal Husbandry, the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, farmers’ organizations, and individual farmers and agricultural companies.

The TRANSFER Danube National Dissemination Event presented the progress and objectives of the TRANSFER Danube project and related initiatives. Participants attended presentations on agro-climatic monitoring systems, agrometeorological indicators, and the development of the Danube e-platform. Discussions focused on climate risks affecting agriculture, particularly drought and irrigation challenges. Farmers and stakeholders shared practical feedback on irrigation infrastructure, water management, and the need for accessible climate data to support agricultural decision-making.

The event was organized to disseminate the progress and results of the TRANSFER Danube project, promote collaboration between stakeholders, and gather feedback from institutions, researchers, and farmers. It also aimed to discuss climate-related challenges affecting agriculture in the Danube region and explore how agro-climatic monitoring tools and data platforms can support climate-informed agricultural decision-making and adaptation strategies.