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17/06/2026

How can we better capture and store water in vineyards under increasing climate uncertainty?

our research group is working on AQUA project to advancing innovative approaches for sustainable water management in the Prosecco wine region of northeastern Italy, where water availability is becoming an increasingly critical challenge.

Prosecco Hills and surrounding vineyards (Veneto, Italy) During spring 2026, we identified four representative vineyard sites spanning different geomorphological settings, from steep hillslopes to lowland areas. We conducted high-resolution drone surveys to capture the landscape in unprecedented detail.

The high-resolution datasets allow us to characterize slopes, flow pathways, and potential runoff accumulation zones with remarkable precision.

The ultimate goal is to support the design of nature-based micro-reservoirs and improve rainwater harvesting strategies, enhancing vineyard resilience to drought and increasing water-use sustainability in one of the world's most iconic wine-producing landscapes.

12/06/2026

📍 In these days, Prof. Paolo Tarolli, Head of our research group, and Dr. Wendi Wang, member of our research team, visited the University of Science and Technology of China 中国科学技术大学 — USTC in Hefei, one of the leading universities in China and Asia in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.

The visit was an important opportunity to meet with the Dean, Deputy Dean, and colleagues from the School of Earth and Space Sciences, and to discuss possible future collaborations with the University of Padova.

🌍 The meetings focused on several shared research interests, including environmental sciences, Earth observation, digital agriculture, artificial intelligence, hydrology, and climate resilience.

As part of the visit, Prof. Paolo Tarolli also delivered an invited seminar titled:

“From centimetres to the cloud: building the Digital Twin of the Agricultural Landscape.”

The seminar explored how new technologies can help us better understand agricultural landscapes in a changing climate. High-resolution topography, hydrology, Earth observation, and artificial intelligence can be combined to build Digital Twins capable of supporting more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.

Understanding landscapes at the centimetre scale can help anticipate floods, droughts, soil degradation, and water scarcity, turning data into useful knowledge for climate adaptation and sustainable food production.

🤝 The visit also opened new opportunities for future initiatives, including joint summer schools, thematic workshops, PhD student exchanges, and collaborative research projects between the two institutions.

🙏 Many thanks to USTC for the warm welcome, the inspiring discussions, and the valuable opportunity to strengthen scientific dialogue and international cooperation.

A very positive exchange and a promising step toward future collaboration.

04/06/2026

🌏 The Earth Surface Processes & Society research team participated in the JpGU–AGU Joint Meeting 2026 in Makuhari, Chiba, Japan.

Together with international colleagues, Wendi Wang and Eugenio Straffelini co-organized the session “Soil and Water Monitoring through Innovative Sensing Technologies under Climate Change”, dedicated to innovative approaches for monitoring soil–water dynamics in a changing climate.

During the session, our team presented research on remote sensing, multi-platform topography, and sustainable water management. Wendi Wang also shared results from the PNRR-funded A.Q.U.A. project (Approcci per la Quantificazione e l’Uso sostenibile dell’Acqua nel Sistema Prosecco), supported by Regione Veneto. The project focuses on addressing water scarcity and extreme rainfall through sustainable irrigation practices, efficient water storage solutions, and climate adaptation strategies for viticulture in the Prosecco area.

A valuable opportunity to strengthen international collaborations and exchange knowledge on how sensing technologies can support resilient soil and water management.

29/05/2026

New Publication!

We are very pleased to present a perspective article titled "Nature-based solutions for soil and water conservation in an era of climate extremes: Limitations and future scenarios", published in International Soil and Water Conservation Research (IF 7.3).

Together with co-authors from around the world, the article discusses the efficacy of nature-based solutions in the context of future climate extremes.

Check out the article below:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633925001431

21/05/2026

Prof. Paolo Tarolli, head of our research group, participated in the EU CAP Network Conference “Water Resilience in Agriculture: Innovation in Practice” in Hamburg, Germany🇩🇪

During the event, he presented the “Soilution System”project, focused on innovative solutions for soil erosion risk mitigation and sustainable vineyard management in hilly and mountain landscapes 🍇🏔️.

📚🏢🧑🏻‍🌾🇪🇺The conference brought together researchers, institutions, farmers, companies, and stakeholders from across Europe to discuss sustainable water management, climate resilience, and innovation in agriculture.

The event also provided valuable opportunities for networking, exchanging ideas, participating in working groups, and exploring future collaborations🤝.

In addition, the “PHITO Horizon Europe” project was showcased during the innovation market activities by Prof. Mihai Ciprian Margarint from Romania🇷🇴

19/05/2026

New Publication!

We present a new publication in the journal Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment (IF 4.5). Titled "A remote sensing framework for mapping agricultural water priority areas and hot spots in northeast Italy", this work aims to help improve agricultural water resource management in Italian water authorities.

We give many thanks to our partners at the Consorzio di Bonifica Adige Po for their cooperation.

Check out the paper here:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352938526001552

13/05/2026

What happens when the demand for sand becomes a driver of river instability?

We were pleased to host Prof. Edward Park from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, for a seminar on “From the Mekong Delta to the World: Sand Mining, River Instability, and Pathways to Sustainable Management.”

Prof. Park guided us through the case of the Mekong Delta, showing how sand and gravel extraction can affect sediment budgets, riverbed morphology, bank stability, salinity intrusion, and delta resilience.

It was an insightful discussion on how human pressures are reshaping river systems, and on why sustainable management needs to bring together science, monitoring, transparency, and governance.

Many thanks to Prof. Park for sharing his work with us, and to everyone who joined the seminar.

06/05/2026

🌍 In recent weeks, our research group has been actively engaged in international research activities in Argentina, led by Prof. Paolo Tarolli and Dr. Eugenio Strafellini.

Among these, a particularly relevant initiative took place in Patagonia, where research activities focused on testing and developing resilient viticulture approaches. This work was carried out in the context of the Italian Research Day in the World, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in addressing global environmental challenges.

🔬 In addition, the team contributed to the International Workshop on Viticulture and Climate Change held at the Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias (UNCUYO). The workshop brought together experts from the Università degli Studi di Padova and Universidad Nacional de Cuyo to discuss the impacts of climate change on viticulture, exploring innovative tools such as remote sensing, satellite imagery, and sustainable management strategies.

🌱 These experiences emphasize the value of conducting research abroad, fostering knowledge exchange and strengthening scientific cooperation to tackle shared challenges like climate change.

link:

https://www.ansa.it/canale_legalita_scuola/notizie/universita_degli_studi_di_padova/2026/05/04/universita-di-padova-in-patagonia-per-sperimentare-la-viticoltura-resiliente_405d4bfa-8353-47b4-8fda-a1c6c4c42037.html

https://fca.uncuyo.edu.ar/workshop-internacional-sobre-viticultura-y-cambio-climatico-en-ciencias-agrarias

29/04/2026

Time flies and the European Geosciences Union - EGU 2026 General Assembly is fast approaching. This year, members of our research group are presenting a number of interesting and relevant topics.

We would love to meet new colleagues or reconnect. Check out the variety of convened sessions, posters, and oral presentations!

22/04/2026

We are pleased to share that the webinar “KeAi Talk: ISWCR Series IV (IT’s ISWCR Vibe) – Nature-based Solutions and Modelling Innovations for Sustainable Soil and Water Management under Climate Extremes” was successfully held, with excellent online participation from an international audience 🌍

The event was co-organized by the International Soil and Water Conservation Research (ISWCR) journal together with our Research Team at the University of Padova, coordinated by Wendi Wang and co-hosted by Eugenio Straffelini.

Among the speakers was Paolo Tarolli from our team, together with researchers from the University of Florence and Roma Tre University.

It was a valuable opportunity to discuss recent advances in sediment dynamics modelling, nature-based solutions, and sustainable soil and water management under climate extremes.

A sincere thank you to all speakers, hosts, and participants for the strong engagement and the stimulating discussion throughout the event 🤝

The online replay will be available soon. Stay tuned 🎥

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