Spatial Analysis of GHG Balances and Climate Change Mitigation in Rural Areas: The Case of Emilia-Romagna Region

This paper aims to analyse the issue of mitigation and the balance of greenhouse gases in the rural contexts of the Emilia-Romagna region (Italy) due to climate change. The approach is based on the experimentation of a methodology, populated by available spatial databases and refined with a series of technical meetings, where it was possible to weigh availability and alternative choices within the identified assessment model. The objective of the research is to create a regional GHG balance map, in order to classify the territory for this specific dynamic. The aim of this approach is supporting policy decisions related to the Common Agricultural Policy at a regional level.