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Law No. 221 of 2015 to promote measures regarding green economy and to reduce the overexploitation of natural resources.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Basic legislation Pollution control Sustainable development EIA Institution Offences/penalties Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Subsidy/incentive Marine pollution Marine protected areas Protected area Waste management Hazardous substances Recycling/reuse Special fund Freshwater pollution Risk assessment/management Sustainable use Resource/damage valuation Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 2 February 2016.
Abstract

This Law sets out a package of measures promoting the green economy and the use of natural resources. It amends legislation in force covering a broad range of areas in the field of environmental protection, including: environmental impact assessment (amendments to rules on EIA are laid down to simplify the procedure); waste management; environmental liability; remediation of contaminated sites; sustainable mobility; green public procurement; marine conservation; water, energy and soil protection. The law contains rules promoting recycling and waste reduction, for instance through tax incentives for citizens and the best-performing municipalities. The reuse, reparation and exchange of goods are also encouraged. Companies which produce, market and sell or purchase goods made with recycled materials may receive government subsidies. Particular attention is given to hydrogeological risks and river basin management: a special fund for the demolition of illegal buildings in risk areas is created. A fund for the removal of asbestos from public buildings will also be established and tax credits will be available for companies that invest in removing asbestos. New marine protected areas will also be created. Moreover, a Natural Capital Committee is set up. This committee will draft an annual report on the state of natural capital and ecosystem services in Italy (art. 67).

Full text
Italian
Website
www.gazzettaufficiale.it

References - Legislation

Amends

Legislative Decree No. 152/2006 approving the Code on the Environment.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Emissions, EIA, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Framework law, Protection of environment, Hazardous waste, Desertification, Erosion, Freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Transboundary effects, Waste management, Soil rehabilitation, Hazards, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Transport/storage, Transboundary movement of waste, Inland waters, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 157: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting.

Legislation | Italy | 1992

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 979 making provisions for the safeguard of the sea.

Legislation | Italy | 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Protected area, Marine area, Coastal zone management, Hazards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree 21 March 2018, n. 56 Regulation for the implementation of the voluntary national scheme for the evaluation and communication of the environmental footprint of products, called «Made Green in Italy», referred to in article 21, paragraph 1, of the law of 28 December 2015, n. 221.

Legislation | Italy | 2018

Keyword: Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX