Hops Rescue Plan: Nature-Based Solutions Responsed to Climate Change

In recent years, extreme climate threats have triggered a chain of negative impacts on hop production, leading to a sharp global decline in yield. The main culprits are global warming and the increased frequency of extreme weather events, causing more droughts, floods, heatwaves, and intensified pest outbreaks. Based on criteria such as representativeness, risk level, vulnerability, and planting scale, we selected the Gaizenfeld region as our project site.
We proposed a three-ring strategy: the Yellow Ring focuses on controlling farmland area, implementing biological pest control, and intercropping; the Green Ring aims to integrate fragmented woodlands and build continuous windbreaks; the Blue Ring centers on constructing a comprehensive water supply network and purifying agricultural pollution. Together, these strategies improve the local microclimate and enhance both the yield and quality of hops.
To further boost overall benefits, we introduced ecotourism, designing themed events such as a hop festival based on the hop production line. This integrated approach promotes economic, ecological, and social sustainability in the hop-growing region.