MASTER ADAPT
The LIFE MASTER ADAPT (MAin Streaming Experiences at Regional and local level for ADAPTation to climate change) project, launched in October 2016, has a duration of three years and is implemented thanks to the contribution of the European Union and the co-financing of the Cariplo Foundation. In addition to the Foundation, the following are project partners: Sardinia Region (lead partner), ISPRA, Lombardy Region, Italian Local Agenda 21 Coordination, Ambiente Italia, IUAV University of Venice and University of Sassari.
The MASTER ADAPT project has as its main objective that of integrating adaptation to the effects of climate change into regional and local policies. In particular, it intends to develop an operational and integrated methodology so that Regions, metropolitan cities and city consortia can include adaptation to climate change as a key element for their territory in their plans and programs. Activating adaptation policies at the local and territorial level is essential to address the inevitable impacts of climate change and exploit all the opportunities that may arise. Local Authorities are already experiencing the negative impacts of climate change and are required to react promptly to protect territories, citizens and resources by adopting adaptation measures.
MASTER ADAPT aims to respond to these needs by providing a common methodology to support the Regions in identifying the main vulnerabilities and priorities for intervention and by identifying, verifying and disseminating multilevel governance tools to support regional bodies. and local in the process of integrating adaptation into sectoral policy.