Objective

To preserve, enhance and restore ecosystems, habitats and species as well as environmental characteristics.

Description

Ecological networks are composed of biotopes, natural areas, rivers, resurgence areas, cultural and fruitful paths and other natural elements that characterize the territory. The introduction of ecological networks makes it possible to safeguard environmental resources of the territory by protecting, integrating and expanding the environmental and natural heritage present in each area and connecting the ecological-functional zones to each other to promote biocoenosis and safeguard biodiversity.

Expected results

Increasing the quality of the territory and creating a new balance between natural spaces and man-made areas.

Result indicators

Number of preserved ecosystems.

Involved actors

Local government, fluvial consortiums, local protected areas consortiums.

Expected timeline for action

• Medium term (5-10 years)

Best practices

• Veneto Region – Italy
• Veneto Region – Italy
• Alpine Convention – Italy
• Germany

Criticalities

Possible limitations due to the legislation in force.

Scope of the action

• Adaptation

Type of proposed actions

• Green
• Soft

Sector of action

• Agriculture / Forests / Land use
• Biodiversity / Conservation of ecosystems

Climate impacts

• Change or loss of biodiversity

Implementation scale

• Association of municipalities
• Municipality
• Province

Source

https://www.venetoadapt.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Del%20A2%20-%20VenetoADAPT%20Adaptation%20State%20of%20the%20art%20assessment.pdf