Objective

To involve people in climate change themes.

Description

Organisation of workshops or twinings, to discuss climate change, measures and plans to develop, to exchange experiences and advice and crossing borders  of different Countries.

Expected results

To inform different types of people such as administration, students, investors. Influence awareness and attitudes. The aim is to promote a direct exchange of practical experiences oriented towards the research of the causes of the problem, to find solutions through consultation between local and regional authorities and experts between the different countries/regions/municipalities.

Result indicators

Number of participants

Involved actors

Public administrations, professional experts, citizens, universities, associations.

Expected timeline for action

• Short term (1-4 years)

Best practices

• US
• Friuli Venezia Giulia Region – Italy
• Veneto Region – Italy
• Marche Region – Italy
• Apulia Region – Italy
• Zagabria – Zagrebačka županija – Croatia

Criticalities

Funds and communication issues.

Scope of the action

• Adaptation
• Mitigation

Type of proposed actions

• Soft

Sector of action

• Agriculture / Forests / Land use
• Aquaculture / Fishing
• Biodiversity / Conservation of ecosystems
• Coastal management
• Energy
• Industry
• Tourism and leisure
• Transport and infrastructure
• Urban settlement
• Waste management
• Water resource management

Climate impacts

• Change or loss of biodiversity
• Coastal erosion
• Drought
• Extreme precipitation
• Extreme temperatures
• Fires
• Floods
• Salinization and acidification of water
• Strong winds

Implementation scale

• Association of municipalities
• Municipality
• Province
• Region / Country

Source

http://www.future-cities.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/FC_AdaptationCompass_Supplement_web.pdf