Socio-ecological adaptation to climate change: A comparative case study from the Mediterranean wine industry in France and Australia

► Climate change is a major challenge for the wine industry in Mediterranean areas. ► A comparative socio-ecological approach is used to study wine industry adaptation capacity. ► Capital, cooperation, irrigation and diversification are key elements of adaptation. ► Our research approach provides comprehensive insights for adaptation of agroecosystems. ► Studies of risk for viticulture need to focus on both climatic and non-climatic factors.