Cianci, M.G, Calisi, D., Colaceci, S., Botta, S., Schiaroli, M.
pubblicazione prevista a gennaio 2026
In Federico Camerin, Antonio Luis Pérez, Francesca Gagliardi, Pir Mohammad (Eds.). Sustainable Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED 2024 – V1). International Conference “Landscapes Across the Mediterranean (CrossMED)” 2024. Reggio Calabria, 11-13 December 2024. (pp. xx-xx). Springer Cham.
Abstract
The rise in sea levels and oceanic climate changes pose a significant threat, leading to salinization, flooding, and coastal erosion which directly impact both anthropic and ecological systems. These effects have a chain of consequences on various areas, including public health, cultural heritage, biodiversity, agriculture, fishing, and other crucial ecosystem services for environmental sustainability. In particular, the Mediterranean basin is identified as extremely vulnerable due to the risk of sea level rise, especially in coastal areas and alluvial plains.
Current research focuses on the detailed analysis of the impacts of coastal erosion and rising sea levels along the Lazio coastline, aiming to fully understand the repercussions of these phenomena on ecosystem services and the natural and cultural heritage of the Mediterranean. In the pilot area, highly urbanized stretches alternate with protected areas such as the Circeo National Park and military zones between Nettuno and Torre Astura. Circeo National Park features a coastal dune, brackish coastal lakes connected to the sea by canals, and river mouths of drainage canals. The territory is diverse, with various soil types, and harbors significant archaeological sites.
The objectives are: i) the creation of a multidisciplinary analysis model for studying the impacts of climate change on the coastal areas of the western Mediterranean; ii) the identification of interactions between natural phenomena (coastal erosion, sea level rise) and socio-economic, cultural, and environmental components; iii) the implementation of a geodatabase containing environmental, urban, landscape, and climatic data; iv) the development of GIS tools for the analysis and spatial representation of coastal transformations; v) the integration of LiDAR surveys, aerial photogrammetry, satellite data, and digital models for a more detailed analysis of coastal morphology; vi) the experimentation with advanced techniques for 3D modeling and the analysis of changes over time. Finally, the research results will be disseminated through open-source platforms to ensure accessibility to a wide range of interested users.
