Transformative innovation for better climate change adaptation - Case study: Emilia-Romagna, Italy

A transformative approach to sustainability themes can be identified, evident in successive initiatives in the region, with environmental transformation as a major issue. However, there still needs to be a focus on processes and pathways to system change, above all the creation of a strong monitoring system, which has not yet been achieved. The analysis in this report draws lessons for Emilia Romagna (Italy) on how a TI approach is already helping the territory in increasing climate resilience, and what can be done in addition, to further accelerate adaptation

The Emilia-Romagna Region is a frontrunner when it comes to action on climate change, though the effort is more conspicuous in the area of mitigation than adaptation. A transformative approach to sustainability themes can be identified, evident in successive initiatives in the region, with environmental transformation as a major issue. However, there still needs to be a focus on processes and pathways to system change, above all the creation of a strong monitoring system, which has not yet been achieved.