The cooperation between the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC) and the Italian State Property Agency is founded on a shared commitment to the public interest, aiming to address the challenges posed by climate change impacts on public real estate assets and their surrounding environments. Under a renewed framework agreement (January 2025), the partnership focuses on the development and testing of innovative methodologies for climate risk assessment and management, in alignment with international standards and the “Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle required for NRRP investments. The research activity also supports the implementation of solutions to enhance resilience and reduce the impacts of climate change on public real estate assets. Its ultimate goal is to develop and test an advanced climate risk assessment tool—consistent with the latest scientific frameworks and key regulatory references on climate proofing—that integrates the outcomes of the First Convention, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and adaptation actions.
16 months da 17/10/2024 a 17/02/2026
General aims
The project aims to support the Italian State Property Agency in integrating climate resilience into public real estate planning and design processes through quantitative climate risk assessment tools. By combining CMCC’s scientific expertise with the Agency’s institutional vision, it develops methodologies and tools aligned with national and European policy frameworks and the “Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle.
CMCC role
CMCC leads the technical and scientific development of the project, providing expertise in climate risk assessment, adaptation, and tool improvement. The Foundation is responsible for developing the methodological framework and operational tool for climate risk assessment, integrating key outcomes from the First Convention—such as KPIs and adaptation actions—into the new tool. CMCC also supports the testing phase on the Agency’s case studies, validates innovative approaches, facilitates capacity building among public sector professionals, and contributes to stakeholder engagement, communication, and dissemination activities.
Activities
The project is structured around three main work packages combining research, application, and dissemination activities:
WP1 – Applied Technical-Scientific Research
Development and application of new methodologies and operational tools for climate risk assessment, in line with the “Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle and the latest regulatory and scientific frameworks (IPCC, MEF guidelines, JASPERS/BEI tool). Activities include testing and integrating analytical tools for climate risk assessment in urban regeneration and new public building projects, as well as supporting the adaptation of project documents and technical specifications to climate risk requirements.
WP2 – Awareness Raising and Institutional Capacity Building
Implementation of a structured capacity-building programme through remote workshops for the Agency’s technical staff and external professionals, complemented by stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
WP3 – Communication and Dissemination of Results
Production of technical guidance documents, case study syntheses, and recommendations for improvement; preparation of communication materials and infographics to disseminate results to institutional, technical, and general audiences; participation in events and organisation of a final public conference.
Expected results
The partnership will deliver an advanced climate risk assessment tool aligned with the latest scientific frameworks and key regulatory references on climate proofing, designed for accessibility and operational use by public managers. Through its application, along with dedicated training and stakeholder engagement, the technical capacity of the Italian State Property Agency will be strengthened, enabling more structured and informed responses to climate threats in investment planning and design processes. The project will also foster broader awareness of climate risks and adaptation strategies among institutions and professionals, while its outputs—technical guidance documents, case study reports, and communication materials—will support policy development, inform public debate, and promote the dissemination of best practices at national and regional levels.