Protection Of Biodiversity In The Constitution

The need to include environmental protection in the constitutional charter. Until now, our Constitution contained no regulations specifically dedicated to the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems. The first hints date back to the reform that divided competences between State and Regions. This void was provisionally filled by case law, which tried to attribute a higher value to environmental protection policies with the instruments at its disposal. However, this constitutional amendment was necessary, especially if read in the light of the ever-increasing sensitivity to environmental issues and the paths taken by other European countries moving in the same direction, and of European legislation itself.

The almost unanimous vote demonstrates the centrality of environmental protection. The centrality of the protection of the environment and biodiversity is also demonstrated by the broad consensus that this constitutional amendment has generated. In the House, in fact, it was approved with 468 votes in favour, one against, and six abstentions. In the Senate it had previously obtained a qualified majority of two thirds. This allows it to enter into force immediately. link

Protection of the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems Thanks to this amendment, Article 9 now states that the Republic protects 'the environment, biodiversity and ecosystems, also in the interest of future generations. The law of the state shall regulate the ways and forms of animal protection'. It is important to note that future generations are also mentioned. This further clarifies the focus on intergenerational responsibility and, consequently, sustainable development, thus emphasising the need for a judicious exploitation of the planet's resources, with special attention to those who will inhabit this world after us.

A new regulation of economic activities By intervening in Article 41, the relationship between economic activity and the environment was regulated. Thanks to this amendment, it has been made explicit that economic initiative may not be carried out in a way that causes damage to health and the environment. Furthermore, it is left to the law to orient economic activity, both public and private, towards social and environmental goals. A new understanding of the environment emerges. This reform brings out a different way of considering the environment. Its protection is finally a primary value protected by the constitution, overcoming a conception of the environment as something merely to be exploited without any kind of qualms or concerns. It is therefore a strong signal that there is indeed a change of course taking place. The environment thus acquires its own "autonomous dimension"</

An important reform, but more could be done at the implementation level With this reform, Italy is constitutionally at a very advanced level compared to other European countries, with a regulation that is more comprehensive in many respects. But what is the Italian situation in terms of biodiversity protection? Unfortunately, the picture that emerges is still not reassuring. According to the ASviS 2021 Report, the importance of biodiversity is still not understood in our country. If Italy is in the field of implementing concrete actions within the scope of the 2030 Agenda, we can safely say that according to ASviS we are already lagging behind. None of the regulations introduced in the last year take into account the goal of protecting 30% of the national soil or moving towards the restoration of degraded ecosystems. The decarboni targets

What are companies called upon to do to protect the environment?. In this journey towards greater protection of the environment and biodiversity, private companies are also called upon to play their part. More and more companies are implementing CSR projects, both to offset their CO2 emissions and out of a strong commitment to the environment, which they want to communicate to their customers, stakeholders and employees alike. With 3Bee it is possible to implement an environmental sustainability project that puts the bee, the queen of biodiversity, at the centre.

Protecting bees, the queens of biodiversity In the last quarter of 2021, 3Bee's CSR activities grew by 407% year-on-year, reflecting the great interest in these tiny insects that are so crucial to our planet and our survival. The most involved and best performing sectors were fashion, banking and media, although CSR projects were undertaken by businesses in all major economic sectors. Average project budgets range from a few hundred euros up to more challenging sums approaching hundreds of thousands. > Project budgets are the most varied, all calibrated to the client's needs and ambitions. In this way, everyone can make a concrete contribution. Contact us to implement these projects in your company.

Each project is unique and can evolve according to the needs of the partners. The different forms of CSR projects thus give companies of all types, from SMEs to large corporations, the opportunity to contribute concretely, generating a positive impact on the environment. The concreteness of the commitment resulted in 35% of 2020 customers investing in 3Bee sustainability projects again in 2021. Each project can evolve continuously, involving partners over several years who thus become active players in all phases of concretisation. The sustainable business projects implemented with 3Bee are linked to the positive impact that bee conservation has on our territory. The use of our Hive-Tech technology allows you to directly monitor the effect of your action, with clear and transparent data and effectively achievable sustainability goals. Start or