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Factsheet for measure IT-2022-49/3306 – measures in Italy

National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC)

Piano Nazionale di Adattamento ai Cambiamenti Climatici (PNACC)

Country Italy , applies nationwide
Time period Open ended, started on 01 December 2022
Context Green Transition
Type Other initiatives or policies
Category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery into a green future
– Strategic plans and programmes
Author Alessandro Smilari (Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini)
Measure added 24 October 2023 (updated 27 March 2024)

Background information

Italy, situated in the climate-vulnerable Mediterranean "hot spot," has been proactive in addressing the challenges of climate change. The 2015 National Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation (SNAC) provided initial measures, but recent European directives necessitated enhanced action. The 2015 Paris Agreement outlined global adaptation targets, further supported by the EU's 2021 Climate Law and its new Climate Adaptation Strategy, introduced as part of the European Green Deal. In response, Italy presented the National Plan for Climate Change Adaptation (PNACC) in December 2022, detailing comprehensive adaptation actions.

Content of measure

The PNACC outlines a systematic approach to bolster the country's resilience to climate-induced challenges. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE), the plan delineates a multi-faceted strategy:

  • Legal Framework: The plan acknowledges international and EU legal instruments, such as the 2015 Paris Agreement and the EU's 2021 Climate Law, setting the stage for its directives.
  • Climate Analysis: It provides insights into Italy's current and projected climate scenarios, emphasizing its vulnerability within the Mediterranean region.
  • Impact Assessment: The PNACC identifies potential impacts and sectoral vulnerabilities, from natural disasters to socio-economic disruptions.
  • Adaptive Measures: Recommendations range from immediate interventions to long-term strategies, encompassing both national and sector-specific actions.
  • Governance Structure: To ensure effective implementation and monitoring, the plan proposes a robust governance framework, fostering collaboration across various levels of administration.

Additionally, the PNACC introduces guiding documents for regional and local authorities, ensuring consistency while allowing for tailored solutions. These methodologies, derived from the CReIAMO PA project, aim to harmonize efforts across Italy, making it more resilient to future climatic challenges.

Use of measure

No data available.

Target groups

Workers Businesses Citizens
Does not apply to workers Does not apply to businesses Applies to all citizens

Actors and funding

Actors Funding
National government
Local / regional government
National funds

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

Trade unions Employers' organisations
Role No involvement as case not in social partner domain No involvement as case not in social partner domain
Form Not applicable Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

  • No involvement
  • Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No involvement

Views and reactions

No involvement

Sources

Citation

Eurofound (2023), National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC), measure IT-2022-49/3306 (measures in Italy), EU PolicyWatch, Dublin, https://static.eurofound.europa.eu/covid19db/cases/IT-2022-49_3306.html

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