A Method for the Definition of Local Vulnerability Domains to Climate Change and Relate Mapping. Two Case Studies in Southern Italy

Mauro Francini, Lucia Chieffallo, Annunziata Palermo and Maria Francesca Viapiana
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Mauro Francini: Laboratory of Environment and Land Use Planning, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata, Rende CS, Italy
Lucia Chieffallo: Laboratory of Environment and Land Use Planning, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata, Rende CS, Italy
Annunziata Palermo: Laboratory of Environment and Land Use Planning, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata, Rende CS, Italy
Maria Francesca Viapiana: Laboratory of Environment and Land Use Planning, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calabria, 87036 Arcavacata, Rende CS, Italy

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 22, 1-26

Abstract: Climate change is contributing to raising disaster risk, with variable impacts depending on the local level of vulnerability. This paper describes a method for the definition of local vulnerability domains to climate change. The application of the methodology is aimed at building local vulnerability maps. The set of indicators of climate exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity, theoretically identified and practically tested on two case studies in southern Italy, contributes to support the territories in identifying the main local vulnerabilities, as well as define, subsequently, a systematic framework for identifying the most suitable mitigation and adaptation measures to climate change according to the specificities of the contexts of interest. In this regard, we consider the framework of risks and related impacts due to climate change on urban infrastructure proposed by the European Commission in order to face common challenges in the EU territories. Specifically, reference is made to three thematic focuses, which are “transport infrastructures”, “energy infrastructures” and “buildings and construction sector”. Although still at an early stage, the results of the research contribute to identifying useful elements of interrelation with the urban context for guiding resilient planning choices and reducing risks.

Keywords: vulnerability domains; climate change; disaster risk; mitigation; adaptation; local vulnerability mapping (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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