Implementing the Charter of Rome: 2 Green Infrastructure projects. Carlo Blasi
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1 Implementing the Charter of Rome: 2 Green Infrastructure projects Carlo Blasi Director of the Botanical Garden of Rome Director of the "Biodiversity, Phytosociology and Landscape Ecology Interuniversity Research Centre Dep. of Environmental Biology, Sapienza University of Rome carlo.blasi@uniroma1.it
2 The Charter of Rome: background Convention on Biological Diversity The ecosystem approach is: a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way Habitat directive 92/43/EEC 63 habitat types of European importance that depend on agricultural activities or can profit from them. (Halada et al., Biodivers Conserv 2011) European Landscape Convention Landscape means "an area, as perceived by people, whose character is the result of the action and interaction of natural and/or human factors
3 The Charter of Rome National Conference The Nature of Italy Green jobs Protected Areas and Natura2000 Green infrastructure and Ecosystem services Scientific research and natural capital Know the Natural Capital Create synergies among green infrastructure, urban and rural areas Charter of Rome on Natural and Cultural Capital Invest in Natural Capital Link Natural and Cultural Capitals Secure the functionality of ecosystems
4 The Charter of Rome and MAES First Report - Apr 2013 Second Report Feb 2014 Mapping and Assessment on Ecosystems and their Services (MAES)
5 Map of Italian Ecosystems: the knowledge base Land units SMIRAGLIA D., et al JOURNAL OF MAPS Phytoclimate Blasi and Michetti 2007 Biodiversity in Italy Potential Natural Vegetation BLASI C. Ed. (2010). Blasi et al. 2004, FITOSOCIOLOGIA 41 (1), suppl. 1: Ecoregions Blasi et al., 2014 PLANT BIOSYSTEMS Habitats Biondi E., C PLANT SOCIOLOGY, 49(1), 5-37 Important Plant Areas BLASI C. et al (2011). BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION, vol. 144, p Plant Invasion L. Celesti Grapow, 2009 PLANT BIOSYSTEMS Old-growth forests Blasi et al 2010, PLANT BIOSYSTEMS
6 From Europe to Italy Map of the Natural Vegetation of Europe Bohn et al., 2000/2003 (1:2,5 mil) Bioclimatic Map of Europe Rivas-Martinez et al., PNV Potential Natural Vegetation BLASI C. Ed. (2010). Blasi et al. 2004, FITOSOCIOLOGIA 41 (1), suppl. 1: Ecosystems Ecosystem Map of Italy (1:100,000), MAES, aes/maes-catalogue-of-casestudies/ ecosystem-map-ofitaly.pdf Mucher et al., 2010 MAES ecosystem types of Europe Second Report Feb Subsections Ecoregions Blasi et al., 2014 PLANT BIOSYSTEMS, 148
7 2 Green Infrastructure projects 1) Urban area GI in the metropolitan area of Rome Create synergies among green infrastructure, urban and rural areas Charter of Rome 2) rural area Parkway Alento South of Italy 20 Municipalities EU Biodiversity Strategy 2020
8 1 PROJECT: GI in the metropolitan area of Rome length: 2 Km width: 20 m Center of Rome
9 2 PROJECT: Parkway Alento River South Italy Natural Capital Flora, fauna, habitats and HNV farmlands
10 2 PROJECT: Parkway Alento River South Italy Cultural Capital historical and cultural value Local food markets Hotels, agritourisms, hostels, B&B Geographical indications and traditional specialities
11 2 PROJECT: Parkway Alento River South Italy Socio-economic sustainability of the project Financial table Parkway Alento Financial investments Euro Activities Main road network finalisation * (2Km) Road network adaptation Cycling and walking trails improvement and development (150 Km) Buildings and infrastructures rehabilitation and development (indicatively 1 M euro in each municipality) Environmental restoration (nature-based engeneering on slopes and wetlands) Supply of services (facilities and communication tools) Accompanying services (training and marketing) Total Overheads VAT Overall total * EU Regional Funds 2014
12 Charter of Rome on Natural and Cultural Capital To safeguard the future of the planet and the right of future generations everywhere to live healthy and fulfilling lives. This is the great development challenge of the 21st century. Understanding the links between environmental sustainability and equity is critical if we are to expand human freedoms for current and future generations. Human Development Report 2011 Thanks for your attention! Convention on Biological Diversity The ecosystem approach is a strategy for the integrated management of land, water and living resources that promotes conservation and sustainable use in an equitable way (COP 5, 2000)
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