ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, POLICIES AND REGULATIONS: EVIDENCES FROM ITALY |Journal of Global Ecology

The importance of the environment on human health has been established in research studies. However, the harm done to global environmental health forces policymakers to face the question of whether or not we are living in harmony with nature. Environmental problems, particularly hazards stemming from global warming and climate emergency, are a global occurrence in the new millennium, according to the facts. In this context, the primary source of concern for the international community is that "environmental concerns, particularly on a globe characterised by the phenomena of rising average air temperatures in the twenty-first century, have become increasingly difficult to (a) comprehend and (b) evaluate." The author of this paper claims that recent floods in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and China, as well as heat waves (including wildfires) in parts of the United States of America (USA), are examples of extreme weather events linked to global warming, which is a component of climate change (reflecting a long-term rise in global temperatures) [1]. Increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs), primarily from human activity, cause global warming (such as burning fossil fuels). The fact is that no country or place on the planet is immune to the effects of environmental degradation and climate change in today's world [2]. Italy is no different; among the country's biggest environmental concerns are (a) "air pollution" (due to energy and heating, transportation, and other factors); and (b) "water pollution." Another source of concern in Italy is acid rain. The country has created environmental laws and legislations as a result of these factors [3]. In this study paper, the author primarily aims to discuss environmental legislation and regulations in Italy. The study relied on secondary data, and the data analysis method was descriptive. According to the article, Italian environmental policy is guided by three principles: (a) sustainable development, (b) preventive, and (c) precaution. The country has progressed significantly. However, more work is required to separate municipal garbage generation from economic growth. Importantly, while institutional integration in the country has increased greatly, there is still a need to improve coordination across different administrations, particularly at the technical level. In order to ensure a sustainable and green earth in the future, existing environmental regulations and legislation must be implemented in more relevant ways.

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