Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis - National Research Council of Italy, C.da S. Loja, 85050, Tito Scalo, (PZ), Italy; NBFC, National Biodiversity Future Center, Palermo, 90133, Italy.
J Environ Manage. 2024 Sep;368:122138. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.122138. Epub 2024 Aug 26.
Climate change mitigation and adaptation along with air pollution are key challenges that require a comprehensive planning approach able to promote win-win strategies and avoid transferring environmental pressures from one sector to another. The joint approach is widely advocated at the policy level while the scientific research investigates the role of co-benefits in planning processes. A methodological framework was developed with the twofold aim of (i) assessing the current integration degree between regional Air Quality Plans and Climate Plans and (ii) providing useful hints for pursuing greater air-climate integration. Its application to the Italian case study provides useful policy implications for strengthening the role of co-benefits as drivers of planning processes. Results show that a greater air-climate integration can be achieved by enhancing the role of regional authorities in supporting the implementation of local-scale plans and actions. This is especially important in contexts where an integrated planning framework is lacking and the mainstreaming within sectoral sub-regional plans turns out to be crucial.
气候变化减缓与适应以及空气污染是重大挑战，需要采取全面规划方法，促进双赢战略，避免将环境压力从一个部门转移到另一个部门。联合方法在政策层面得到广泛倡导，而科学研究则探讨了共同效益在规划过程中的作用。本研究制定了一个方法框架，旨在（i）评估区域空气质量计划和气候计划之间的当前综合程度，以及（ii）为追求更大的空气-气候综合提供有用的启示。将其应用于意大利案例研究为加强共同效益作为规划过程驱动力提供了有益的政策启示。结果表明，通过加强区域当局在支持实施地方规模计划和行动方面的作用，可以实现更大的空气-气候综合。在缺乏综合规划框架的情况下，这一点尤为重要，而在部门分区域计划中主流化则至关重要。
