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 LoRaWAN Network has been installed enabling real-time environmental data measurements across all regions
DRYAD has successfully deployed its real-time data acquisition system using LoRaWAN technology establishing a robust digital infrastructure across its Pilot Demonstration Areas in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece. This network enables continuous real-time...
Coordination Team Conducts Technical Visit to Andalusia Demonstration Region
The DRYAD coordination team, led by University of A Coruña (UDC), undertook an important technical visit from 17 to 19 March to the Demonstration Region in Andalusia (Spain). Accompanied by researchers from the University of Córdoba (UCO) and Andalusian Institute for...
DRYAD Modelling Framework Integrates Water, Soil, and Plant Dynamics
As part of the project, an advanced modelling framework has been developed. This framework combines two established scientific models, providing a more comprehensive representation of agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystems under changing environmental conditions. By linking...
AgroAquae GDMS: Building a Smarter Water & Environmental Monitoring Platform
Over the past months, DRYAD has been working on the development of the new AgroAquae Geographic Data Management System (GDMS) a modern platform designed to support better monitoring and management of water and environmental resources. Using the existing majisys system...
DRYAD Technical Visit Continues in Spain with Field Activities in Extremadura and Castilla y León
After the initial sessions in Portugal within Demonstration Region 3, the DRYAD Coordination Team from the University of A Coruña continued its technical visit in Spain, covering key sites in Extremadura (Demonstration Region 2) and Castilla y León (Replication Region...
DRYAD Releases its Official Project Video: Planting the Seeds for a Climate-Resilient Mediterranean Future
DRYAD, a Horizon Europe project running from 2024 to 2028, has released its official project video, presenting its mission, objectives, and the work being carried out to strengthen the climate resilience of Mediterranean agro-silvo-pastoral ecosystems....
DRYAD Coordination Team kicks off a key technical visit in Portugal and Spain
The DRYAD coordination team from the University of A Coruña is conducting a major technical visit this week across the project’s demonstration and replication regions. The team has travelled to Alentejo (Demonstration Region 3) and Extremadura (Demonstration Region 2)...
DRYAD unlocks regenerative pathways for Global Goals at COP30
On 20 November 2025, DRYAD took part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, from 6 to 21 November. This international event aimed to accelerate climate action, strengthen global commitments, and advance pathways to achieve the...
Successful Drone Campaign in Alentejo Demonstration Region
From 14 to 18 July 2025, DRYAD project partners carried out a successful drone campaign in Companhia das Lezírias and Vila Viçosa located in the Alentejo Demonstration Region (DR3), Portugal. The fieldwork was conducted through the collaboration of Gabriel Parodi and...
DRYAD General Assembly: A Successful Three-Day Meeting in Sassari
The DRYAD consortium gathered for its first General Assembly (GA) from September 30th to October 2nd at the University of Sassari (UNISS) facilities in Sassari, Sardinia. Over three productive days, partners reflected on the project’s progress, discussed ongoing...