Founded in 2016, TWACCI is an Oxford-based independent research initiative dedicated to exploring the intersections of wine, climate change, and water stewardship. It serves as a platform for publishing research, fostering collaboration with other institutes, and contributing expertise at international conferences. TWACCI’s mission is to promote sustainable viticulture practices and highlight the global implications of water use in wine production. TWACCI’s focus is on the feasibility and transparency of freshwater management, irrigation, soil health & biodiversity, the suitability of regional agricultural adaptation techniques, and transitioning to dry farming and rainwater harvesting whilst incorporating the tenets of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), and Regenerative Agriculture.

Consultancy Services

The Wine & Climate Change Institute (TWACCI) offers tailored consultancy to help producers, retailers, policymakers, and educators navigate the challenges of climate change and sustainable wine production. Our services combine research-driven insights with practical, actionable strategies.

🍇 Vineyard & Winery Support

Climate Risk Assessments

  • Bespoke reports on climate vulnerabilities for your vineyard or region.

  • Scenario planning for short-, medium-, and long-term risks.

Resilience Strategy Development

  • Dry farming and water stewardship strategies.

  • Varietal and rootstock selection for future climates.

  • Soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem-based solutions.

Sustainability & Certification Guidance

  • Support with organic, biodynamic, and carbon-neutral certification.

  • Navigating EU/UK regulatory frameworks and avoiding greenwashing.

💧 Water & Resource Management

  • Irrigation policy compliance and alternatives.

  • Water-use efficiency strategies.

  • Insights from UN Sustainable Development Goals and international best practice.

Market & Consumer Strategy

  • Translating sustainability into consumer messaging.

  • Research-driven insights on Ultra-Processed Wines™ vs traditional wines.

  • Portfolio guidance for retailers, importers, and hospitality.

Policy & Advocacy Advisory

  • Briefings for NGOs, governments, and trade bodies.

  • Expert contributions to policy papers, conferences, and industry standards.

  • Advocacy for sustainable viticulture and water stewardship.

Education & Training

  • Workshops for producers, sommeliers, and educators.

  • Guest lectures, masterclasses, and university collaborations.

  • Speaking engagements at trade fairs, conferences, and sustainability forums.

How We Work

  • One-off consultations — targeted 1–2 hour sessions (from £200/ $300)

  • Project-based consulting — tailored reports, strategies, and recommendations.

  • Retainer services — ongoing support for organisations and producers.

  • Workshops & training — online or in-person programmes.

Get in Touch

For enquiries, proposals, or collaborations, please contact: office@twacci.org