Adaptive cities and green infrastructure. A case study

Climate change is one of the main challenges to urban sustainability, due to rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and urban heat islands. In this context, the concept of the “adaptive city” has emerged, referring to an urban system capable of responding to climate shocks through integrated, inclusive, and nature-based strategies. The study focuses on Sicily, a region particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures, reduced rainfall, extreme weather events, wildfires, desertification, sea-level rise, and water scarcity threaten biodiversity, water resources, food security, public health, and quality of life