- Temperature Shifts: Affecting aging caves
- Drought Risk: Stressing pastures
- Season Changes: Traditional calendar disrupted
- Extreme Weather: More frequent storms
Innovative Responses
- Drought-Resistant Pastures: Native plant selection
- Cave Temperature Control: Minimal intervention systems
- Weather Insurance: Cooperatives sharing risk
- Diversification: Multiple products from same milk
Cultural Preservation
- Language: Occitan and regional dialects in cheese names
- Technique Documentation: Video archiving traditional methods
- Youth Engagement: School programs about local cheese
- Festival Culture: Celebrating cheese heritage