Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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Emilia-Romagna’s Forest Digital Twin
The Forest Digital Twin is a regional-scale modelling tool, developed by the Emilia-Romagna Region and Arpae (Agenzia regionale per la prevenzione, l’ambiente e l’energia dell’Emilia-Romagna), the regional agency for prevention, environment and energy. It assesses forest surface dynamics and how they evolve over time. The tool is the…
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Climate Oasis Program
In recent years, Emilia-Romagna has experienced an unprecedented rise in extreme heatwaves during the summer months. According to data from the regional environmental agency Arpae Emilia-Romagna, summer temperatures have consistently shattered historical averages, heavily impacting the Po Valley plains and major urban centers like Bologna, Modena, and Parma.
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Regional Drought Monitoring Map and Water Withdrawal Regulation Portal
Emilia-Romagna’s water cycle is under measurable strain: planning documents for the region’s new water protection plan (Piano di Tutela delle Acque, PTA 2030) cite a 12% rainfall decline over 80 years alongside a 1.3°C rise in average temperature. The region also swings between extremes — severe drought in…