Introduction

In the context of the development of National Adaptation Strategies (NAS) across all European countries and a comprehensive European Adaptation Strategy by the European Commission, the Italian approach to develop a NAS involves 3 main elements:

• the collection, analysis and interpretation of sound scientific data on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation relevant per sector at the national level, collected through a working group of national scientists;
• the study of the political process of adaptation at the European level and an investigation about adaptation governance;
• adequate consideration of the results of the involvement of national stakeholders and institutions when allocating priorities for action for adaptation.

Objectives

• Identification of specific sectors for sectoral and inter-sectoral analysis
• Evaluation of the status of scientific knowledge on climate change impacts, availability of data and information at different scales and sectors in the country
• Identification of sectoral vulnerabilities to those impacts and evaluation of related risks
• Support in identifying and analysing current adaptation measures carried out at different scales (national, regional and local) and in various sectors
• Estimation of costs and benefits of possible adaptation measures/actions for various sectors for short (2020-2030) and medium term (2040-2050)
• Support in identifying main national stakeholders and managing dialogue between institution
• Support in elaborating guidelines for sectoral adaptation action at different scales.