Tesi etd-04242024-164420
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Tipo di tesi
Dottorato
Autore
GRAGNANI, PATRIZIA
URN
etd-04242024-164420
Titolo
URBAN CLIMATE ACTION FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TO THE LOCAL LEVEL:
MULTILEVEL GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS
Settore scientifico disciplinare
SECS-P/08
Corso di studi
Istituto di Management - PHD IN MANAGEMENT - INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTHCARE
Commissione
relatore Prof. FREY, MARCO
Membro Prof.ssa CUCINO, VALENTINA
Membro Dott. CUCARI, NICOLA
Membro Prof.ssa CUCINO, VALENTINA
Membro Dott. CUCARI, NICOLA
Parole chiave
- climate action
- climate policy
- multilevel governance
- municipalities
- urban areas
Data inizio appello
30/06/2024;
Disponibilità
parziale
Riassunto analitico
Abstract
This dissertation provides an in-depth exploration of urban climate action, offering valuable insights into policy recommendations, integration within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and the complexities of implementing environmental principles into public decision-making.
In Chapter 1, the focus is on synthesizing policy recommendations aimed at bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and local practitioners in urban climate action. Through a comprehensive review of 72 articles, critical processes for enhancing urban climate action are identified. These include the imperative of citizen involvement in policy design and implementation, vertical and horizontal policy integration, local capacity building, stakeholder engagement, behavioral change, and effective multilevel governance. The chapter underscores the need for further research in underrepresented regions like Africa and South America, emphasizing the exploration of synergies and trade-offs across sectoral urban climate policies.
Chapter 2 delves into the evaluation of urban climate action integration within NDCs, revealing both strengths and shortcomings. The analysis of 194 updated NDCs highlights the varying levels of urban content, with a concerning one-third lacking any urban-related provisions. While certain sectors such as energy, transport, and waste receive more attention for mitigation efforts, adaptation strategies predominantly focus on infrastructures and water. The chapter stresses the necessity of clearly identifying urban challenges, responses, and dedicated means of implementation (MOI) within NDCs to effectively monitor and evaluate climate interventions. It further emphasizes the importance of integrating multilevel governance and subnational engagement to enhance climate action effectiveness.
Chapter 3 presents a compelling case study of the municipality of Lucca, grappling with the urgent call for climate action propelled by the Fridays For Future movement. The study employs an action research framework to explore the systematic integration of sustainability principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the municipal level. Through this approach, a model for institutional change is proposed, recognizing the UN 2030 Agenda as a vital governance tool. The chapter underscores the significant impact of local activism on global policy application while acknowledging the limitations in comparability with other contexts and the need for refining the proposed model through future research endeavors.
Overall, these chapters underscore the complexity of urban climate action and the imperative of holistic approaches encompassing citizen engagement, policy integration, and multilevel governance to address the pressing challenges of climate change effectively. Despite limitations, the research described in this dissertation offers valuable insights and calls for further study, particularly on urban climate policies in diverse contexts and the inclusion of cities in NDCs. It underscores the growing attention to subnational governments in climate policymaking, suggesting promising avenues for enhancing local climate action.
This dissertation provides an in-depth exploration of urban climate action, offering valuable insights into policy recommendations, integration within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and the complexities of implementing environmental principles into public decision-making.
In Chapter 1, the focus is on synthesizing policy recommendations aimed at bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and local practitioners in urban climate action. Through a comprehensive review of 72 articles, critical processes for enhancing urban climate action are identified. These include the imperative of citizen involvement in policy design and implementation, vertical and horizontal policy integration, local capacity building, stakeholder engagement, behavioral change, and effective multilevel governance. The chapter underscores the need for further research in underrepresented regions like Africa and South America, emphasizing the exploration of synergies and trade-offs across sectoral urban climate policies.
Chapter 2 delves into the evaluation of urban climate action integration within NDCs, revealing both strengths and shortcomings. The analysis of 194 updated NDCs highlights the varying levels of urban content, with a concerning one-third lacking any urban-related provisions. While certain sectors such as energy, transport, and waste receive more attention for mitigation efforts, adaptation strategies predominantly focus on infrastructures and water. The chapter stresses the necessity of clearly identifying urban challenges, responses, and dedicated means of implementation (MOI) within NDCs to effectively monitor and evaluate climate interventions. It further emphasizes the importance of integrating multilevel governance and subnational engagement to enhance climate action effectiveness.
Chapter 3 presents a compelling case study of the municipality of Lucca, grappling with the urgent call for climate action propelled by the Fridays For Future movement. The study employs an action research framework to explore the systematic integration of sustainability principles and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the municipal level. Through this approach, a model for institutional change is proposed, recognizing the UN 2030 Agenda as a vital governance tool. The chapter underscores the significant impact of local activism on global policy application while acknowledging the limitations in comparability with other contexts and the need for refining the proposed model through future research endeavors.
Overall, these chapters underscore the complexity of urban climate action and the imperative of holistic approaches encompassing citizen engagement, policy integration, and multilevel governance to address the pressing challenges of climate change effectively. Despite limitations, the research described in this dissertation offers valuable insights and calls for further study, particularly on urban climate policies in diverse contexts and the inclusion of cities in NDCs. It underscores the growing attention to subnational governments in climate policymaking, suggesting promising avenues for enhancing local climate action.
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