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Sustainable Futures: Navigating Environmental Challenges Through Local Governance in the Tirreno-Eolie Area

In: Green Wealth: Navigating towards a Sustainable Future

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  • Carlotta D’Alessandro
  • Giuseppe Ioppolo
  • Alberto Bongiorno
  • Giuseppe Caristi
  • Katarzyna Szopik-Depczyńska

Abstract

Purpose/Objective:Recognising the urgency to safeguard the planet and foster resilience against climate-related health challenges, this study aligns with the 2030 Agenda and explores local initiatives, such as those by the local action group (LAG). Design/Methodology/Approach:This analysis identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats faced by the Tirreno-Eolie LAG, providing a solid foundation for developing the Local Development Plan (LDP). Moreover, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) analysis was employed to yield a prioritised ranking of the outlined LDP strategies based on the stakeholder input. Findings:The analysis of the LDP for LAG revealed a comprehensive set of actions designed to promote sustainable development at the local level: 1. urban redevelopment projects, 2. preservation of historical buildings, 3. environmental awareness initiatives in Sicily, 4. biological diversity programmes and education, 5. promoting circular economy principles, 6. implementing sustainable corporate governance, 7. developing information systems for control and security, 8. establishing partnerships with local associations, 9. leveraging European initiatives, 10. deployment of newer and greener technologies, 11. redevelopment of infrastructure. Significance/Implications/Conclusions:By strategically implementing the LDP’s recommendations, LAG can contribute to building a more sustainable, resilient, and culturally vibrant Sicily. Limitations:Firstly, the available information on the LAG Tirreno-Eolie may be limited. Secondly, the complex and ever-changing nature of social and environmental systems can constrain the objective of the research. Future Research:Future research may investigate the effectiveness of formulated actions and outcomes over time, conduct comparative analyses with regions implementing similar sustainability initiatives, and investigate the scalability and adaptability of the LDP framework to diverse contexts.

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  • Carlotta D’Alessandro & Giuseppe Ioppolo & Alberto Bongiorno & Giuseppe Caristi & Katarzyna Szopik-Depczyńska, 2025. "Sustainable Futures: Navigating Environmental Challenges Through Local Governance in the Tirreno-Eolie Area," Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis, in: Green Wealth: Navigating towards a Sustainable Future, volume 117, pages 23-44, Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:csefzz:s1569-375920250000117003
    DOI: 10.1108/S1569-375920250000117003
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    Keywords

    Sustainable development; climate change; local action group; responsible governance; local development plan; socio-environmental systems; Q01; Q50; R00;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q50 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - General
    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General

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