Climatic and Other Global Changes as Current Challenges in Improving Water Systems Management: Lessons from the Case of Italy

Abstract Climate change linked to human activities is affecting natural systems, increasing frequency and severity of water-related hazards. The issue climate pushes tackle the expected risks in water sector through a comprehensive global view, with revision paradigms considered as drivers resources development. Based on evolution these Italy main characteristics an adaptive approach other changes are discussed relatively infrastructures, legislative institutional frameworks. objective adaptation strategies increase resilience emphasizing capability reducing both physical socio-political vulnerability, improving governance services. Starting from analysis management, priorities for coping future challenges reference reduction risk shortage due drought, mitigation flood risk, issues concerning water-food-energy nexus.