Law no. 4 from 4 January 2017 on interventions for the support of training and research in geological sciences. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Education Research Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law entered into force on 4 February 2017. Abstract This Law sets the new support and financing rules for the promotion and improvement of geological sciences (on the territory of the Italian Republic) in terms of support for young population, incentives, education, training, research, funding, and other relevant provisions all aimed to contribute to the geological and geophysical sector (sciences and technologies) and related necessary research and education. Full text Italian Website www.normattiva.it