Territorial vulnerability and Contractual Choices in Risk Prevention Policies

Territorial vulnerability is not only a physical condition but also the result of legal and administrative decisions. This abstract examines how public contracts and procurement procedures shape preventive risk policies at the local level. By analysing the social implications of awarding works and services related to natural risk mitigation, the paper highlights the importance of integrating vulnerability indicators into contractual design. Legal tools are presented as key instruments for steering preventive action, ensuring that public spending addresses social fragilities and territorial disparities. The study underscores the need for a preventive legal culture capable of transforming contracts into tools of social protection.