Publications

The manual presents the national screening model and the associated application software ROCKS, developed to support public administration in planning investigations and remediation interventions at potentially contaminated, publicly owned, and/or orphan sites

The booklet has a dual purpose: To inform citizens about the two topics of climate change and public participation, following a technical and sociological approach to risk. To promote participatory processes in urban areas, in order to share local knowledge and give all citizens the opportunity to co-design and co-manage policies and interventions at the local level.

This report is drawn up following the design and implementation work, by the VAL-RTEC-IPPC Section of ISPRA, of a georeferenced database of installations subject to Integrated Environmental Authorizations (AIA) of State and Regional competence, of potential utility and support to various services of the VAL department in environmental assessments and controls, inspections and usable by third-party users.

The Guidelines represent a technical and methodological reference tool for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) preparers and enable well-structured EIAs, resulting in a faster evaluation phase: complete EIAs require fewer integration requests, fewer environmental conditions, and therefore, faster environmental permitting processes.

This Report presents and systematizes the results of the survey and analytical work undertaken to define the current state of the art regarding the implementation of Ecological Networks within the planning instruments and regulatory frameworks of the Italian Regions and Autonomous Provinces.

The Urban Waste Report, now in its twenty-seventh edition, with data updated to 2024 on the production, separate waste collection, management, and import/export flows of urban waste and packaging at the national, regional, and provincial levels, was developed by ISPRA's National Waste and Circular Economy Center, with the contribution of local environmental agencies. It offers a comprehensive and objective framework to support legislators in guiding policies and interventions, monitoring their effectiveness, and introducing any corrective measures.

The Urban Waste Report, now in its twenty-seventh edition, with data updated to 2024 on the production, separate waste collection, management, and import/export flows of urban waste and packaging at the national, regional, and provincial levels, was developed by ISPRA's National Waste and Circular Economy Center, with the contribution of local environmental agencies. It offers a comprehensive and objective framework to support legislators in guiding policies and interventions, monitoring their effectiveness, and introducing any corrective measures.

The XI Edition of the Conference Days (Livorno 26-28 November 2024) achieved a resounding success, with more than 150 participants (with a remarkable involvement of young researchers) and the submission of 25 oral communications and 18 posters.

Study Days 5-6-7 November 2021 and 4-5 November 2022 Rome - Conference Room of Cartiera Latina via Appia Antica The title of this volume highlights that the true and central protagonist of this remarkable publication is WATER—an element that shapes and transforms the landscape and influences human choices tied to its use. At the same time, water is increasingly transformed by human intervention, becoming a driver of complex interdependencies between communities and their surrounding environment.

National trends of energy and economic indicators have been analysed in relation to greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. The analysis of efficiency and decarbonisation indicators at sectoral level was also carried out, with particular attention to sub-sectors of industry. The role of driving factors for GHGs trends has been analyzed, such as economic growth, fossil and renewable energy, transformation efficiency, carbon and energy intensities.

The report examines the dynamics of the main parameters of the national power sector in relation to carbon dioxide emissions. The role of the factors that determine the trend of greenhouse gas emissions was analysed: mix of fossil and renewable sources, transformation efficiency and fuel- specific emission factors. Emission factors for greenhouse gases and other air pollutants due to electricity generation were carried out. Moreover, the emission factors for electricity demand are developed.

The report (in Italian) outlines the Italian emission picture from 1990 to 2023, highlighting current trends and identifying the key factors influencing greenhouse gas emission trends.

Stable isotope analysis has revolutionized environmental sciences, providing a powerful tool for studying marine food webs and resource management. This technique offers crucial insights into species interactions and trophic levels, supporting the implementation of European Union environmental policies, such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), with a focus on the achievement of the environmental targets defined by Descriptor 4.

The present publication titled "Towards a Monitoring & Evaluation framework for international environmental cooperation: the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security as a case-study", is the result of an operational agreement between ISPRA and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (IMEES) signed in 2021.