Water Law Policy And Economics In Italy

Author : Paolo Turrini,Antonio Massarutto,Marco Pertile,Alessandro de Carli
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030690755

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Water Law, Policy and Economics in Italy by Paolo Turrini,Antonio Massarutto,Marco Pertile,Alessandro de Carli Pdf

This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the most important water-related issues that centre on Italy, analysed from several disciplinary perspectives – such as hydrology, economics, law, sociology, environmental sciences and policy studies – in order to promote full understanding of the challenges the country is facing and the ways it could best tackle them. Despite the misconception that Italy is a water-scarce country, is in fact quite rich in water resources. Such resources, however, are unevenly distributed over the Italian territory. Italy’s northern regions rely on quite an abundant quantity of freshwater, whereas in the southern area water endowment is limited. Moreover, climatic differences between North and South contribute to widen the divide. This disparity has notable consequences of socio-economic character, some of which, in turn, feed back into the environmental conditions of Italian regions: pollution, floods, landslides and droughts are among the problems affecting the country. There are numerous features of water use and consumption that distinguish Italy from other comparable countries, such as the significant role played by agriculture (a water-intensive activity), a lead position in the consumption of bottled water, lower-than-average prices of water and a far-from-optimal efficiency of waterworks. All such aspects, and many others, make Italy an essential case study.

Author : Andrea Guerrini,Giulia Romano
Publisher : Springer
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319078182

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Water Management in Italy by Andrea Guerrini,Giulia Romano Pdf

This book describes the water sector as it is structured in Italy. The first part describes the legal framework which rules the sector in Italy, its evolution since the last 20 years, and its weaknesses. The second part describes the governance of Italian water utilities, distinguishing full public-owned companies from public-private partnership and private companies. The third part reports insights on water utilities performance to enquire the presence of economies by scope, scale and density in the Italian water sector, and to verify the presence of any differences in terms of efficiency and tariffs among public and private firms. The fourth part describes the investment policies carried out by water utilities, observing the total amount of per capita investments and the actual realization of planned investments. The fifth part describes if and how utilities applied water conservation practices to incentive the sustainable water use.

Author : Giuseppe Rossi,Marcello Benedini
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030364601

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Water Resources of Italy by Giuseppe Rossi,Marcello Benedini Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive framework of the current state of water resources in Italy and of the main stages of the evolutionary way in the last decades for achieving an integrated, sustainable and equitable water resources management. The main paradigms of water resources development are identified as: i) engineering and economic approach to water resources exploitation, ii) focus on pollution control and water-excess management, iii) a comprehensive approach toward a sustainable and equitable distribution of resources and effective risk reduction of water-related disasters. After a section devoted to the analysis of some historic stages in the legislation framework and the governance of water and soil, with particular reference to planning, design, building and operation of water systems, two sections deal with the estimation of water resources availability on national territory and estimation of water demands in municipal, agricultural, industrial, ecosystem sectors. The complex problems that the Italian society has to solve in the water field and the main challenges of a changing world are discussed in the fourth section of the volume. The book will not only be useful for water professionals, but also for citizen who like to discern the key factors which delay the recognition of water as a resource for life. The description of the problems and adopted solutions could also serve as a guideline for similar situations encountered in other countries, improving the preparation of the responsible people.

Author : Roberta Greco
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000217469

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The Human Right to Water and International Economic Law by Roberta Greco Pdf

This book discusses the international right to water and the liberalization of water services. It is concerned with the harmonization of the right to water with the legal systems under which liberalization of water services has taken or may take place. It assesses paths of harmonization between international human rights law and international economic law in this specific field. The issue of the compatibility between the fulfilment of the right to water and the liberalization of water services has been at the heart of a passionate public debate between opponents and advocates of the privatization of the utility. The book provides an unbiased analysis of different international legal regimes under which the liberalization of water services has occurred or is likely to occur, notably international investment law, international trade law and European Union law, in order to assess whether the main features of the right to water can be guaranteed under each of these systems of law and whether there is space for prospective harmonization. The work will be an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the areas of International Human Rights Law, International Economic Law, International Water Law, International Trade Law and EU Law.

Author : Federica Cittadino,Louisa Parks,Peter Bußjäger,Francesca Rosignoli
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004513006

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Climate Change Integration in the Multilevel Governance of Italy and Austria by Federica Cittadino,Louisa Parks,Peter Bußjäger,Francesca Rosignoli Pdf

How can subnational governments best integrate climate change considerations across policy areas? Which factors contribute to successful integration? With a specific focus on transport, spatial planning policies, and energy and water in selected cases located at the border of the Alpine region between Italy and Austria, this volume shows that coordination (vertical and horizontal), public participation and information, leadership, and dedicated funding play fundamental and interlinked roles in climate change policy integration.

Author : Manuel Lago,Jaroslav Mysiak,Carlos M. Gómez,Gonzalo Delacámara,Alexandros Maziotis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319182872

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Use of Economic Instruments in Water Policy by Manuel Lago,Jaroslav Mysiak,Carlos M. Gómez,Gonzalo Delacámara,Alexandros Maziotis Pdf

This book assesses both the effectiveness and efficiency of implemented Economic Policy Instruments (EPIs) in order to achieve water policy goals and identifies the preconditions under which they outperform alternative (e.g. regulatory) policy instruments and/or can complement them as part of complex policy mixes. The development of a consolidated assessment framework helps clarify (and where possible, quantify) the effectiveness of each EPI on the basis of different criteria. Outcome-oriented criteria describe how the EPIs perform. They include intended and unintended economic and environmental outcomes and the distribution of benefits and costs among the affected parties. These steps consider the application of cost effectiveness and cost benefits analysis, e.g. to assess ex-post performance of the EPI. Process criteria describe the institutional conditions (legislative, political, cultural, etc.) affecting the formation and operation of the EPI studied (particularly relevant for assessing the possible impacts of using economic instruments), the transaction costs involved in implementing and enforcing the instruments and the process of implementation. Case studies from Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as from Australia, Chile, Israel and the USA are presented in this book. A wide variety of EPIs are also covered, including water-pricing schemes (tariffs, environmental taxes, environmental charges or fees, subsidies on products and practices), trading schemes (tradable permits for abstraction and pollution) and cooperation mechanisms.

Author : Charles A. Job
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439809013

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Groundwater Economics by Charles A. Job Pdf

From the western United States to the Indian subcontinent, water issues have always been economic issues. Considered ubiquitous under the continents, groundwater varies considerably in depth, quality, accessibility, and availability. A unified discussion of groundwater and its economic importance, Groundwater Economics explores the application of e

Author : Todd Green,Davide Viaggi,Meri Raggi,Giacomo Zanni
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Water resources development
ISBN : 9783038420125

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Water Policy, Productivity and Economic Efficiency by Todd Green,Davide Viaggi,Meri Raggi,Giacomo Zanni Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Water Policy, Productivity and Economic Efficiency" that was published in Water

Author : R. Maria Saleth,Ariel Dinar
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0821356569

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The Institutional Economics of Water by R. Maria Saleth,Ariel Dinar Pdf

This publication examines issues of water sector reform and performance from the perspectives of institutional economics and political economic studies. The authors develop an alternative quantitative assessment methodology based on the principle of 'institutional ecology', as well as data collected from 127 water experts from 43 countries and regions around the world using a cross-country review of recent water sector reforms within an institutional transaction cost framework.

Author : Edward Brans,Esther J. De Haan
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1997-05-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041106575

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The Scarcity of Water, Emerging Legal and Policy Responses by Edward Brans,Esther J. De Haan Pdf

The threat of water scarcity touches human populations and ecosystems worldwide. This work overviews the various legal responses to conflicts involving water as a resource. It addresses the continuous development of water law in the face of new water shortage scares. The distinguished team of contributors analyses the nature of the problem, international water law, legal and policy responses to water scarcity in selected regions, and the emergence of a new body of economic water law. Contributing experts in the field of water law and policy reveal the diverse and dynamic development of water law and the interaction between the legal and policy responses at the international, regional, and national levels. A result of the conference `Scarcity of Water, International, European and National Legal Aspects' held at the Faculty of Law of the Erasmus University, Rotterdam in October 1995, this book also contains a selection of papers presented at the conference.

Author : Andrea Gilardoni
Publisher : Springer
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319713366

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The Italian Water Industry by Andrea Gilardoni Pdf

This book describes the water sector as it is structured in Italy, presenting innovative engineering, financial and managerial solutions implemented by the Italian water sector, through the experiences of its major stakeholders. The main themes addressed include water regulation, financing infrastructures, economic performance of the leading companies, abstraction, potabilization, distribution, treatment and purification technologies, energy production, and organizational restructuring. The last part of the work presents company profiles with important financial indicators, as well as future strategic postures. Written by leading Italian experts, the book reflects the remarkable advances that have been made in the field of water governance and environmental management. The book is especially valuable for researchers, water professionals, utility managers, as well as policy makers and foreign investors looking for opportunities. This work has been prepared as part of the research activities of the Observatory on Sustainable Water Industry, one of Agici’s Research and Advisory units.

Author : Dr Elli Louka
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199705887

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Water Law and Policy Governance Without Frontiers by Dr Elli Louka Pdf

Water Law and Policy examines water management in Europe, and the difficulties and policy dilemmas involved in creating integrated water management institutions. This is the only overall assessment of the development and evolution of European Water Law and Policy. The book is unique in that it concentrates on institutional development, norms and guiding principles, implementation strategies, and public participation mechanisms at the local level, EU level, and globally. Water is one of the most mismanaged natural resources. Failed water management policies and fragmented water management institutions can have catastrophic results, including both flooding and water scarcity. Dr. Elli Louka's book provides insights that can guide water development policies across national borders. It is a must-read for policymakers, water managers, and students who need to understand national and transnational water management.

Author : Antonio Massarutto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : OCLC:247812886

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Agriculture, Water Resources and Water Policies in Italy by Antonio Massarutto Pdf

Author : Charles A. Job
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 841 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000374476

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Groundwater Economics, Two-Volume Set by Charles A. Job Pdf

Includes a new chaper on sustainable groundwater management and all chapters are updated with a focus on sustainability Comprehensively explains the economic value of groundwater for sustainable use and needs, with practical examples Includes 13 new and updated case studies on economics of groundwater data for decisionmaking Addresses local and regional groundwater economic choices through a series of applications at an international level Written for professionals who need to understand and evaluate water resources and manage their use from a variety of sustainable approches

Author : Stefano Grassi et al.
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403513614

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Environmental Law in Italy by Stefano Grassi et al. Pdf

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this book provides ready access to legislation and practice concerning the environment in Italy. A general introduction covers geographic considerations, political, social and cultural aspects of environmental study, the sources and principles of environmental law, environmental legislation, and the role of public authorities. The main body of the book deals first with laws aimed directly at protecting the environment from pollution in specific areas such as air, water, waste, soil, noise, and radiation. Then, a section on nature and conservation management covers protection of natural and cultural resources such as monuments, landscapes, parks and reserves, wildlife, agriculture, forests, fish, subsoil, and minerals. Further treatment includes the application of zoning and land-use planning, rules on liability, and administrative and judicial remedies to environmental issues. There is also an analysis of the impact of international and regional legislation and treaties on environmental regulation. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable resource for environmental lawyers handling cases affecting Italy. Academics and researchers, as well as business investors and the various international organizations in the field, will welcome this very useful guide, and will appreciate its value in the study of comparative environmental law and policy.