Transition, international pressures increase but Italy is lagging behind
"We are seeing international pushes towards transition that are strengthening. Even if in Europe the development of eco-scepticism risks calling into question both the EU as an institution and the model itself...
Edo Ronchi, president of the Fondazione per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile, presented a report on the state of the green economy at the 15th edition of the Stati Generali delle green economy 2026. The report highlights that international pressures towards a transition to a more sustainable economy are growing, but notes that in Europe, eco-scepticism is on the rise, posing a risk to the EU institution and the European model.
In Italy, challenges include increasing emissions, low development of renewable energy, and high water consumption. Ronchi emphasized that the transition to a sustainable economy is both a necessity and an economic opportunity.
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