A5073193770- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Smart Cities and Technologies
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Energy Efficiency and Management
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Regional Development and Policy
- Climate variability and models
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability
- Rural development and sustainability
National Research Council
2014-2024
University of Palermo
2023-2024
National Research Council - Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis
2014-2024
ORCID
2024
Consorzio Roma Ricerche
2019-2022
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
2015
Federico II University Hospital
2008
Istituto Nazionale per la Fisica della Materia
2002
University of Basilicata
2000
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global mean temperature rise this century well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. This target has wide-ranging implications for Europe and its cities, which are the source of substantial greenhouse gas emissions. paper reports state local planning climate change by collecting analysing information about mitigation adaptation plans across 885 urban areas EU-28. A typology framework analysis was developed that classifies in terms their alignment with...
Abstract Defining and measuring progress in adaptation are important questions for climate science, policy, practice. Here, we assess the of urban planning 327 European cities between 2005 2020 using three ‘ADAptation plan Quality Assessment’ indices, called ADAQA-1/ 2/ 3, that combine six quality principles. Half have an its significantly increased over time. However, generally, is still low many cities. Participation monitoring evaluation particularly weak aspects together with...
Cities are gaining prominence committing to respond the threat of climate change, e.g., by developing local plans or strategies. However, little is known regarding approaches and processes plan development implementation, success effectiveness proposed measures. Mainstreaming regarded as one approach associated with (implementation) success, but extent integration policies in ongoing sectoral and/or planning unclear. This paper analyses 885 cities across 28 European countries create a first...
This study investigates the climate emergency declaration (CED) movement in cities and its effects synergies with local planning. Urban areas are experiencing a wide range of climate-induced extreme events, particularly those located Mediterranean hotspot. The focus is on Italian cities, which have only recently become key players method based collection, analysis, comparison data CEDs plans (LCPs), integrated information city membership networks, to extrapolate performance indicators CED...
Urbanization and the concentration of energy-consuming economic activities make cities responsible for more than 70% global greenhouse gas emissions. At same time, are becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate change impacts. The European Cities Mission launched a call in September 2021 set out on path towards "100 climate-neutral smart by 2030". A very large diverse sample 344 candidate 35 countries (a subset 362 considered eligible participate Mission) was used conduct this timely...
The European Union's 2030 climate and energy policy the Agenda for Sustainable Development underline commitment to mitigate change reduce its impacts by supporting sustainable use of resources. This has become stricter in light ambitious neutrality target set Green Deal 2050. Water, Energy Food are key variables "Nexus Thinking" which face sustainability challenge with a multi-sectoral approach. aim paper is show methodological path toward implementation an integrated modeling platform based...
Cities across Mediterranean Europe face common climatic threats. They are highly vulnerable and very likely to suffer losses damages due heat waves, droughts, wildfires, landslides, extreme coastal events. To this date, however, there is no systematic understanding of how cities in preparing adapt these impacts. address question, we analyse local adaptation plans 73 located 51 regions 9 European countries along the Sea (France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, Cyprus...
The positive energy district (PED) is a rather recent concept that aims to contribute the main objectives of Energy Union strategy. It based on an integrated multi-sectoral approach in response Europe’s most complex challenges. But what extent have its development and implementation been supported by research innovation programs? And state art effective penetration into current systems European cities, according evidence provided scientific literature? This study investigate these issues,...
Abstract While European regions face a range of different climate hazards, little is known about how these differences affect local adaptation planning. We present an analytical framework for evaluating plans (LCAPs) and apply it to 327 cities in 28 countries across regions. To do this, we use statistical methods identify regional clusters based on overall plan quality, impacts, vulnerable population groups, sectors addressed by LCAPs. By comparing both geographic clusters, found (1)...
Cities significantly contribute to climate change while at the same time have government capacity efficiently act in fields of mitigation and adaptation. Their is being increasingly recognized by international institutions has been pointed out as crucial multi-level scenario European Union (EU). Addressing challenges urban level a complex issue which requires holistic approach strategic planning. Understanding why how cities start action can help identify barriers they face when addressing...
Making cities smarter and more competitive is one of the major challenges climate change energy security. Smart city initiatives have arisen Europe-wide to help start planning their future in a new way become sustainable resilient. New business models need be investigated foster local development, innovative administrations industries, valorize cultural heritage research outcomes promote community’s participation. This transition even complex necessary for sparsely populated regions with...