[HTML][HTML] Dedicated versus mainstreaming approaches in local climate plans in Europe

D Reckien, M Salvia, F Pietrapertosa… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Cities are gaining prominence committing to respond to the threat of climate change, eg, by
develo** local climate plans or strategies. However, little is known regarding the …

Multi-level climate change planning: An analysis of the Italian case

F Pietrapertosa, M Salvia, SDG Hurtado… - Journal of environmental …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
As recognized by the Paris Climate Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC), local and subnational regions are crucial actors to achieve …

[HTML][HTML] How are cities planning to respond to climate change? Assessment of local climate plans from 885 cities in the EU-28

D Reckien, M Salvia, O Heidrich, JM Church… - Journal of cleaner …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Abstract The Paris Agreement aims to limit global mean temperature rise this century to well
below 2° C above pre-industrial levels. This target has wide-ranging implications for Europe …

The influence of drivers and barriers on urban adaptation and mitigation plans—an empirical analysis of European cities

D Reckien, J Flacke, M Olazabal, O Heidrich - PloS one, 2015‏ - journals.plos.org
Cities are recognised as key players in global adaptation and mitigation efforts because the
majority of people live in cities. However, in Europe, which is highly urbanized and one of …

National climate policies across Europe and their impacts on cities strategies

O Heidrich, D Reckien, M Olazabal, A Foley… - Journal of environmental …, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Globally, efforts are underway to reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and to
adapt to climate change impacts at the local level. However, there is a poor understanding of …

Urban climate change mitigation and adaptation planning: Are Italian cities ready?

F Pietrapertosa, M Salvia, SDG Hurtado, V d'Alonzo… - Cities, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Climate Action Planning is one of the top priorities of cities in order to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening climate-resilience, as pointed out by the New …

Climate mitigation in the Mediterranean Europe: An assessment of regional and city-level plans

M Salvia, M Olazabal, PA Fokaides, L Tardieu… - Journal of …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
In Europe, regions in the Mediterranean area share common characteristics in terms of high
sensitivity to climate change impacts. Does this translate into specificities regarding climate …

[HTML][HTML] A methodological framework for assessing regional climate efforts. Learning from its application in Italy

M Salvia, A Pilogallo, L Santopietro… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
In multi-level governance systems, regions are key actors in tackling climate change, acting
as a bridging authority between the state and municipalities. Regions can provide a …

[HTML][HTML] Ecosystem-based adaptation in cities: Use of formal and informal planning instruments

P Lebrun, A Walz, C Albert, T Lipp - Land Use Policy, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Extreme weather events like heavy rainfall and heat waves will likely increase in intensity
and frequency due to climate change. As the impacts of these extremes are particularly …

[HTML][HTML] Suburban climate adaptation governance: Assumptions and imaginaries affecting peripheral municipalities

LC Morato - Buildings & Cities, 2024‏ - journal-buildingscities.org
The world is rapidly suburbanising and, as recognised in numerous academic and policy
documents, suburbs are not only environmentally unsustainable but also particularly …