ABSTRACT
Employing Naples (Italy) as their case study, Berruti and Palestino challenge the neoliberal framework of climate urbanism by adopting a “Southern” perspective. Their research shows the potential of social practices as the base for experimental governance approaches. Berruti and Palestino delves into a working-class neighborhood through in-depth interviews and a participatory laboratory, exploring the perceptions of climate change and the concrete practices of adaptation and mitigation. A systematic review of local newspapers for a three-year period (2018–2020) provides clues on the mainstream perception of climate change. Finally, the authors analyze the policies and official documents of the local institutions tackling climate change.
