Our objectives
Data acquisition and management.
Modelling in support to Nature Based Solutions.
Implementation of Nature Based Solutions in Pilot Demonstration Areas.
Decision Support System for Nature Based Solutions.
Multi-stakeholder engagement via Bridging Lab and knowledge dissemination.
Demonstration and replicating regions.
The project
DRYAD, a Horizon Europe project running from 2024 to 2028, will contribute to the Mission Adaptation to Climate Change by developing and implementing real-life, climate-resilient nature-based solutions (NBS) for Mediterranean agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystems (MAEs).
The project integrates cutting-edge scientific, technological, social, and business innovationswith transformative solutions, supporting a multi-level, cross-sectoral, integrated, and adaptive management governance through the development of Decision Support System.
Demonstration and replication regions
The project will be centered around development, testing and demonstrating nature-based solutions in 5 Demonstration Regions (DRs) and will be transferred to 3 Replication Regions (RRs).
Consortium
The project is coordinated by the University of A Coruña (UDC) and includes 27 partners from 6 European countries (Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Italy, Greece, France).
Knowledge center
Latest News
DRYAD Featured in European Research Executive Agency Report on Nature-Based Solutions
DRYAD has been featured in the latest report published by the European Research Executive Agency (REA), highlighting EU-funded research and innovation projects that are actively tackling the crises of climate change and biodiversity loss through nature-based solutions...
Fostering Collaboration: DRYAD Joins NetworkNature
On September 8th, the DRYAD project joined the latest online meeting of NetworkNature, a key initiative supporting the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) community across Europe and beyond. NetworkNature serves as a central platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange,...
DRYAD at the AEEA Agri-Food Economics Congress in Granada
The DRYAD project participated in the Congress of Agri-Food Economics, organised by the Spanish Association of Agri-Food Economics (AEEA), held from September 3–5, 2025, at the University of Granada. The event’s theme was “Providing solutions in times of change...
The Italian DRYAD Workshop Opens Dialogue on Sustainable Land Management in Sardinia
On June 30, 2025, the first local workshop of the pilot case for the Sardinia demonstration region was held as part of the DRYAD project, bringing together a total of 26 participants. The objective of the workshop, organized by our Italian partners from UniSS,...
Local Stakeholders Evaluate Nature-Based Solutions for the Xiromero Region – DRYAD Greek Regional Workshop
On June 4th, 2025, a regional workshop was held in Astakos, Xiromero (Greece). This event brought together local stakeholders to foster knowledge-transfer on the development and implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Xiromero forest and agroforestry...
Exciting results from the Regional Workshop in Extremadura
On May 6th, 2025, the DRYAD Project held a regional workshop in Mérida, Extremadura (Spain), to bring together local stakeholders and foster co-learning around the development and implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Dehesa landscapes. Organized by...
DRYAD Featured in the EU Mission “Adaptation to Climate Change” Projects Catalogue
We are proud to announce that the DRYAD project has been included in the official EU Mission "Adaptation to Climate Change” Projects Catalogue. This catalogue showcases pioneering projects across Europe that are working to build more climate-resilient regions and...
DRYAD Regional Workshop in Extremadura – May 6, 2025
The DRYAD Project will host a Regional Workshop on May 6, 2025, in Mérida, Spain. Organized by DRYAD’s Spanish partners, ICATALIST, Universidad de Extremadura (UEX), and FEDEHESA, the event will take place at the university center of Mérida. This workshop forms part...
DRYAD launches a survey for farmers and stakeholders to select the best nature-based solutions for Mediterranean agroecosystems
Santiago de Compostela Tuesday 22 April 2025. The DRYAD project is inviting farmers and stakeholders to participate in a newly launched survey aimed at selecting the most effective nature-based solutions (NbS) for Mediterranean ecosystems. The survey is available...
Javier Samper introduced the DRYAD Project at CICA’s seminar
On April 3rd, Javier Samper, DRYAD Project Coordinator, had the opportunity to present the project at a seminar hosted by CICA (Interdisciplinary Center for Chemistry and Biology.) at the University of A Coruña (UDC). The seminar, titled "Demonstrating Nature-Based...