Ricerc@Sapienza

MED.ITA (Mediterranean Ecological Design for Island Transition Adaptation) research proposes conducting studies and experimental design on Italian Mediterranean islands to develop new methodologies and practical experiences for ecological transition and adaptation. This aims to enhance the adaptability of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and to test potential co-design actions to govern "just transition" policies towards "transformative resilience" of the territories and communities involved, particularly under climate change scenarios. Building on experimental results and prototyping from laboratories, the MED.ITA proposal interprets and enhances ecological design conditions involving actions in sensitive coastal areas with high biodiversity value, under specific conservation and preservation conditions.

The proposed use of dedicated tools, integrated with strategic and operational protocols and applied through NBS (Nature-Based Solutions), aims to position ecological and digital transitions as the most qualified operational space for programmes, studies, and projects addressing climate change at local, national, and European levels. The research outcomes include process and product innovations aimed at resilient transformations of the territory from a regenerative and biodiversity perspective—focusing on environmental, human, and landscape systems. These outcomes are designed to involve scholars and stakeholders by adopting an ecodesign approach that brings territories and communities together in laboratory experiences to foster resilient, transformative transitions.