Sustainability Adaptation to Climate Change: Evidence from the Wine Industries in China

The study considers sustainability adaptation measures within China’s wine industry in the wake of the increasing threat to climate change and the mutual influence exerted by climate variation on viticulture. Returning to the increasingly dominant Chinese wine sector, the study investigates how wineries implement adaptive measures against environmental volatility. Through a qualitative interpretive study approach with semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders within the Ningxia region, the research identifies possible sustainable practices, addresses constraints to their adoption, and considers what conditions enable potential opportunities. Early indications show investments currently being made into precision agriculture, renewable energy, and organic management, with increasing consumer awareness around sustainable packaging. On the other hand, several challenges remain, including high costs of upfront investment, lack of on-the-ground technical know-how, and inconsistent policy support framework. This study provides insight into practical adaptation strategies and structural constraints, with recommendations for industry actors and policymakers in China appropriate to context; hence, lessons for other wine-producing regions facing similar climate stressors are available.