This research aims to assess the economic potential of Calabria's Blue Economy sectors and establish a foundation for community-driven development in the region. Focused on the sustainable utilization of marine resources, particularly in southern Italy, the investigation explores how regions like Calabria can manage these resources for economic growth based on their unique capabilities. Recognizing the interconnectedness of regions and their territories, the research emphasizes the critical role of effective regional management in fostering resilience and development. The research underscores the complex nature of urban systems as interdependent systems, emphasizing the pivotal role of resource management in enhancing local wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. A significant focus is placed on Blue Economy and its role in sustainable development. Despite the potential benefits from marine resources, some coastal regions lack a resilient approach to managing them, leading to depletion and ecosystem degradation. The study addresses this issue, emphasizing the importance of community-based development for building resilience in coastal territories. A comprehensive analysis of Calabria's socio-economic context is conducted. The study also evaluates the size and specialization of Blue Growth industries in Calabria. It also assesses strategies related to Blue Economy at different levels - European, national, regional, and local - and examines their alignment. Furthermore, the analysis investigates investments and interventions in the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) that align with Blue Economy initiatives. Blue Economy projects at regional and local levels are analysed, emphasizing the role of local action groups in advancing the Blue Economy and marine sectors. Based on the insights derived from the analysis, tailored policies were proposed to facilitate the sustainable development of Calabria, considering its unique challenges and strengths. This research project employs a data-driven, place-based structural analysis model, offering a practical framework for understanding the dynamics of Blue Growth industries and their potential in the area. The innovation lies in its focus on communitybased development and the sustainable Blue Economy, offering practical solutions to the challenges faced by coastal territories with underutilized resources. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of strategies and policies supporting vulnerable coastal territories from a sustainable Blue Economy perspective, guiding them towards a prosperous and resilient maritime economy. The findings have the potential to inform urban planners and policymakers in Calabria and beyond, emphasizing the integration of sustainable Blue Economy into urban development strategies to foster resilience and improve the quality of life for urban populations

Questa ricerca mira a valutare il potenziale economico dei settori della Blue Economy della Calabria e a stabilire una base per lo sviluppo guidato dalla comunità nella regione. Concentrandosi sull'utilizzo sostenibile delle risorse marine, in particolare nel sud Italia, l'indagine esplora come regioni come la Calabria possano gestire tali risorse per la crescita economica basata sulle loro capacità uniche. Riconoscendo l'interconnessione delle regioni e dei loro territori, la ricerca sottolinea il ruolo cruciale di una gestione regionale efficace nel favorire la resilienza e lo sviluppo. La ricerca evidenzia la complessità dei sistemi urbani come sistemi interdipendenti, sottolineando il ruolo chiave della gestione delle risorse nel migliorare il benessere locale, la sostenibilità ambientale e la prosperità economica. Un focus significativo è posto sulla Blue Economy e sul suo ruolo nello sviluppo sostenibile. Nonostante i potenziali benefici derivanti dalle risorse marine, alcune regioni costiere mancano di un approccio resiliente alla loro gestione, portando a esaurimento e degrado dell'ecosistema. Lo studio affronta questo problema, sottolineando l'importanza dello sviluppo basato sulla comunità per costruire la resilienza nei territori costieri. È condotta un'analisi completa del contesto socio-economico della Calabria, valutando la dimensione e la specializzazione delle industrie della Blue Growth in Calabria. La ricerca valuta anche le strategie legate alla Blue Economy a livelli diversi - europeo, nazionale, regionale e locale - e ne esamina l'allineamento. Inoltre, l'analisi indaga gli investimenti e le intenzioni nel Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza italiano (PNRR) che si allineano con le iniziative della Blue Economy. Progetti di Blue Economy a livello regionale e locale sono analizzati, sottolineando il ruolo dei gruppi d'azione locali nell'avanzare la Blue Economy e i settori marini. Sulla base delle intuizioni derivanti dall'analisi, sono state proposte politiche mirate per facilitare lo sviluppo sostenibile della Calabria, considerando le sue sfide ed i suoi peculiari punti di forza. Questo progetto di ricerca impiega un modello di analisi strutturale basato sui dati e sul contesto, offrendo un quadro pratico per comprendere le dinamiche delle industrie della Blue Growth e il loro potenziale nella zona. L'innovazione consiste nel suo focus sullo sviluppo basato sulla comunità e sulla Blue Economy sostenibile, offrendo soluzioni pratiche alle sfide affrontate dai territori costieri con risorse sottoutilizzate. L'obiettivo finale è contribuire allo sviluppo di strategie e politiche a sostegno dei territori costieri vulnerabili da una prospettiva di Blue Economy sostenibile, guidandoli verso un'economia marittima prospera e resiliente. I risultati hanno il potenziale di informare urbanisti e legislatori in Calabria e oltre, sottolineando l’importanza dell'integrazione della Blue Economy sostenibile nelle strategie di sviluppo urbano per favorire la resilienza e migliorare la qualità della vita delle popolazioni urbane

Investigating and analysing blue economy in Calabria: empowering coastal communities through managing complexity and fostering community-based development for sustainable transition / Hamdy, Nourhan. - (2024 Apr 19).

Investigating and analysing blue economy in Calabria: empowering coastal communities through managing complexity and fostering community-based development for sustainable transition

2024-04-19

Abstract

This research aims to assess the economic potential of Calabria's Blue Economy sectors and establish a foundation for community-driven development in the region. Focused on the sustainable utilization of marine resources, particularly in southern Italy, the investigation explores how regions like Calabria can manage these resources for economic growth based on their unique capabilities. Recognizing the interconnectedness of regions and their territories, the research emphasizes the critical role of effective regional management in fostering resilience and development. The research underscores the complex nature of urban systems as interdependent systems, emphasizing the pivotal role of resource management in enhancing local wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. A significant focus is placed on Blue Economy and its role in sustainable development. Despite the potential benefits from marine resources, some coastal regions lack a resilient approach to managing them, leading to depletion and ecosystem degradation. The study addresses this issue, emphasizing the importance of community-based development for building resilience in coastal territories. A comprehensive analysis of Calabria's socio-economic context is conducted. The study also evaluates the size and specialization of Blue Growth industries in Calabria. It also assesses strategies related to Blue Economy at different levels - European, national, regional, and local - and examines their alignment. Furthermore, the analysis investigates investments and interventions in the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) that align with Blue Economy initiatives. Blue Economy projects at regional and local levels are analysed, emphasizing the role of local action groups in advancing the Blue Economy and marine sectors. Based on the insights derived from the analysis, tailored policies were proposed to facilitate the sustainable development of Calabria, considering its unique challenges and strengths. This research project employs a data-driven, place-based structural analysis model, offering a practical framework for understanding the dynamics of Blue Growth industries and their potential in the area. The innovation lies in its focus on communitybased development and the sustainable Blue Economy, offering practical solutions to the challenges faced by coastal territories with underutilized resources. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the development of strategies and policies supporting vulnerable coastal territories from a sustainable Blue Economy perspective, guiding them towards a prosperous and resilient maritime economy. The findings have the potential to inform urban planners and policymakers in Calabria and beyond, emphasizing the integration of sustainable Blue Economy into urban development strategies to foster resilience and improve the quality of life for urban populations
19-apr-2024
Settore ICAR/21 - URBANISTICA
BEVILACQUA, Carmelina
BARRESI, Alessandra
FALLANCA, Concetta
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