Downscaling a livello locale delle Agende Internazionali. Applicazioni, sfide e best practice

This study investigates how major global sustainability frameworks — including the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the EU Biodiversity Strategy — can be operationalized at the local scale through downscaling methodologies, multilevel governance arrangements, and resilience-oriented spatial planning. The objective is to develop a conceptual and operational framework capable of supporting territorial strategies that simultaneously advance climate adaptation, ecosystem integrity, and sustainable development. The case of study analyzed is the Province of Potenza, Resilience Hub within the Campaign MCR2030https://mcr2030.undrr.org/ Methods The research adopts an integrated methodological approach combining: • a comparative review of international and national policy frameworks related to sustainability, biodiversity conservation, risk governance, and climate adaptation; • an assessment of the potential of multilevel governance processes and multi‑tier indicator systems (SNSvS, SNAC, SDGs) for territorial implementation; • the application of advanced spatial planning methods, including Geodesign, multicriteria evaluation (LSA‑AHP), and geospatial analytics; • an in‑depth analysis of planning practices, risk‑reduction mechanisms, climate‑adaptation strategies, ecological network design, and blue‑infrastructure planning within a complex territorial setting; • a critical evaluation of Nature‑Based Solutions (NBS) and participatory digital platforms as instruments to enhance resilience, inclusiveness, and evidence‑based decision‑making. Results Findings demonstrate that effective alignment between global sustainability agendas and local policy frameworks is attainable when: • spatial planning instruments systematically integrate climate projections, sustainability indicators, vulnerability assessments, and ecological targets; • multilevel governance ensures coherent vertical and horizontal coordination across institutional layers; • natural capital and hydrological systems are treated as strategic territorial infrastructure rather than sectorial components; • innovative planning methodologies that combine spatial modelling, stakeholder engagement, and impact assessment are institutionalized; • territorial networks and permanent resilience structures are established to support collaboration among communities, institutions, and diverse stakeholders. Conclusions Achieving the joint integration of sustainability, resilience, and climate adaptation requires systemic, place‑based strategies capable of transforming global priorities into actionable local measures. Ecological networks, blue infrastructures, Nature‑Based Solutions, multilevel indicators, and participatory processes emerge as essential components for building adaptive and risk‑aware territories. Effective long‑term implementation depends on robust knowledge systems, collaborative governance mechanisms, institutional continuity, and widespread technical capacities. The framework proposed provides a replicable model for guiding resilient territorial development in contexts characterized by environmental vulnerabilities and socio‑economic transitions.