Tracking environment for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · EnvironmentProsecutors charge four Sicilian governors with negligence after a preventable 2026 landslide displaced 1,500 residents. €12M contract abandoned for 27 years.
Environment · EconomyItaly's farms are shifting green. 43% invest in sustainability. €8.9B PNRR funding available through 2026. Learn about grants, deadlines, and opportunities for rural communities.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly's energy sector set to double by 2030. Discover how 70,000 new jobs and lower bills could transform the economy. PNRR funding unlocks growth.
Environment · TourismItaly recorded 38 avalanche deaths this past winter—the highest toll in a generation. Discover how climate change and unstable snowpack are reshaping Alpine safety for residents.
Environment · SportsItaly reports 38 avalanche deaths this winter—highest in Europe. Learn what caused the record Alpine toll, warning signs, safety gear, and new forecasting tools.
Sports · EnvironmentLearn how Italy's completed SIES Sail EU project created a free online sailing academy, trained inclusive instructors, and brought nautical sports inland through simulators.
Economy · EnvironmentItaly leads Europe at 44% gas storage fill rate as injection season begins. Learn how full reserves could stabilize energy costs and protect residents from volatility next winter.
Environment · EconomyEU suspends permit deletion to stabilize carbon prices. Italian manufacturers gain predictability for green investments. Details on what changes in July 2026.
Environment · PoliticsItaly's defence ministry partners with GSE to transform military bases into renewable energy hubs, potentially lowering utility bills for nearby residents.