Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Changes: A Comparison between Sardinia, Italy and Valencia, Spain

Rodrigo Cuevas-Wizner, Antonio Ledda, Belén Martín, Emilio Ortega (), Giovanna Calia and Andrea De Montis
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Rodrigo Cuevas-Wizner: Department of Forest and Environmental Engineering and Management, MONTES (School of Forest Engineering and Natural Resources), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Antonio Ledda: Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39A, 07100 Sassari, Italy
Belén Martín: Department of Forest and Environmental Engineering and Management, MONTES (School of Forest Engineering and Natural Resources), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Emilio Ortega: Department of Forest and Environmental Engineering and Management, MONTES (School of Forest Engineering and Natural Resources), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Giovanna Calia: Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39A, 07100 Sassari, Italy
Andrea De Montis: Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Sassari, Viale Italia 39A, 07100 Sassari, Italy

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 16, 1-26

Abstract: Climate change is a major concern and many regions, such as the European Union, are promoting the development of adaptation to climate change (ACC) strategies. This study examines the legislative contexts of Spain and Italy to guide the integration of climate adaptation measures into regional spatial planning. It specifically evaluates ACC strategies in Valencia (Spain) and Sardinia (Italy), focusing on adapting transportation infrastructure to flood risks. Through comparative analysis, the study identifies strengths, gaps, and opportunities in regional planning, emphasizing the importance of policy coherence and cross-sectoral collaboration to align strategies with global sustainability goals. Methodologically, the study employs a comparative assessment approach to analyze planning documents systematically, revealing complex relationships between sectors. We report that Valencia’s landscape strategy and Sardinia’s ACC strategy demonstrate coordinated planning efforts. Valencia sets clear policy objectives and actions, enhancing implementation effectiveness, while Sardinia’s approach shows ambiguities that could compromise policy outcomes. The proposed methodology is applicable to other regions with developed ACC strategies, offering a way to evaluate how well objectives and actions are integrated across relevant sectors. It aims to assist planners in assessing coordination among various planning sectors effectively.

Keywords: adaptation to climate change; transport; flood risk; spatial planning; scrutiny of regional plans (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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