Background information

Italy's Plan for Ecological Transition (PTE) aims at addressing challenges posed by the Green Deal and achieving a systematic approach towards decarbonization by 2050. The legal references include the approval of Pte by the Inter-ministerial Committee for Ecological Transition (Cite) through resolution no. 1 of 8 March 2022, and the establishment of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and the Inter-ministerial Committee for Ecological Transition as per law 1 March 2021, n. 22, converted with modifications by Law 22 April 2021, n. 55. This legal framework sets the national agenda on policies like emission reduction, sustainable mobility, and others to align with the European Green Deal and the UN's Agenda 2030, solidifying Italy's commitment towards sustainable development and ecological transition.

Content of measure

PTE is composed by various measures aimed at achieving sustainability and ecological transition by 2050. Some of the measures mentioned include:

• Decarbonization: aiming to achieve net-zero anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with an intermediate target of reducing emissions by 55% by 2030, conforming to the European target of 'fit for 55'. Emphasis is also placed on energy saving, especially in the transport and construction sectors, with a shift towards renewable energy production, aiming for 72% renewable energy by 2030, nearing 95-100% by 2050.
• Sustainable mobility: transitioning to zero-emission private mobility, promoting public transport, and urging the automotive industry to develop efficient and affordable models with improved battery technology.
• Air pollution: reducing air pollution to below the thresholds set by the World Health Organization, aligning with the EU's zero pollution action plan.
• Soil consumption and hydrogeological instability: aiming for net-zero soil consumption by 2030 and enhancing territory and community safety to protect landscape, historical, and artistic heritage, referencing Article 9 of the Italian Constitution.
• Water resource management: optimizing water use and enhancing water infrastructure by 2040 in response to climate change impacts like increased drought frequency.
• Biodiversity enhancement: addressing biodiversity crisis and enhancing protected areas from 10.5% to 30% by 2030, reflecting the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.
• Sea protection: similar targets for marine protection by 2030, combating illegal fishing, and aligning marine environment protection with maritime activities.
• Circular economy, bioeconomy, and sustainable agriculture: transitioning from a linear to a circular economic model, promoting resource management, recycling, and reuse, with an emphasis on reducing waste and enhancing bioeconomy and sustainable agriculture.

Monitoring and reporting measures are planned, with an annual report to be submitted to Chambers by 31 May each year detailing actions, measures, and sources of funding adopted.

Use of measure

On 6 July 2022, the sixth meeting of the Inter-ministerial Committee for Ecological Transition (CITE) was held at Palazzo Chigi, chaired by prime minister Mario Draghi, with the participation of various ministers and undersecretaries. During the meeting, the annual report on the Plan for Ecological Transition (PTE), approved on 8 March, was presented. The Minister of Ecological Transition, Roberto Cingolani, highlighted the urgency of accelerating the ecological transition in light of recent geopolitical and climatic events. The report is based on interdisciplinary and inter-ministerial work. Among the advancements, Cingolani highlighted projects for renewable energy plants, with 4 GW of new renewable capacity processed in 2022, and investments of €8.58 billion for sustainable mobility. Furthermore, €2.1 billion were allocated for waste management, and two reforms were approved: the National Strategy for the Circular Economy and the National Programme for Waste Management. The CITE also discussed the elimination of two environmentally harmful subsidies (SAD) on waste management and an update on the European “Fit for 55” package. Finally, the issue of critical raw materials for ecological transition was addressed, with a working table already initiated

Target groups

Workers	Businesses	Citizens
Does not apply to workers	Applies to all businesses	Applies to all citizens

Actors and funding

Actors	Funding
National government Other social actors (e.g. NGOs)	National funds

Social partners

Social partners' role in designing the measure and form of involvement:

	Trade unions	Employers' organisations
Role	Unknown	Unknown
Form	Not applicable	Not applicable

Social partners' role in the implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:

• Unknown
• Main level of involvement: N/A

Involvement

No data about involvement

Views and reactions

No data about reactions.

Sources

• 14 June 2022: Cosa prevede il Piano nazionale per la transizione ecologica (asvis.it)