The Implementation Action Plan (IAP) for the Italian Bioeconomy Strategy (BIT II) outlines actions for 2020-2025 to boost Italy’s socio-economic recovery post-COVID-19 through a circular bioeconomy. It emphasizes the role of bioeconomy in sustainable development, focusing on policy development, pilot actions, ecosystem regeneration, and stakeholder engagement. Key actions include promoting sustainable food production, enhancing biodiversity, and supporting rural, urban, and blue bioeconomy sectors. Flagship projects aim to create regional value chains, valorize urban biowaste, reconvert industrial sites, restore marine ecosystems, and enhance agri-food chains. The IAP also addresses legislative barriers and proposes measures for effective implementation, communication, and monitoring. The plan involves collaboration among various national and regional stakeholders to ensure a resilient and sustainable bioeconomy.
It aims to prevent, deter, and eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, aligning with FAO’s International Plan of Action. It strengthens fisheries governance, vessel monitoring, and regional cooperation to protect marine resources and livelihoods. The plan includes licensing regulations, ecosystem-based fisheries management, and stricter enforcement against IUU activities. It promotes sustainable fishing, marine biodiversity[…]
It promotes sustainable ocean management, marine biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. It aims to integrate scientific and traditional knowledge, enhance marine governance, and support a blue economy. The policy establishes marine protected areas, combats land and marine pollution (including plastic waste), and strengthens regulations on resource extraction. It aligns with international commitments such as the[…]
It aims to reduce marine pollution including plastic pollution through policy implementation, technological innovations, monitoring, and public awareness. It addresses land- and sea-based pollution sources, emphasizing circular economy principles and sustainable waste management. The plan aligns with international frameworks and includes 17 actions and 103 activities. Key strategies involve reducing single-use plastics, improving recycling systems,[…]
Ireland’s National Implementation Plan (2012) under the Stockholm Convention aims to control and eliminate Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). It outlines legal measures to restrict the production, use, and release of POPs, including pesticides, industrial chemicals, and unintentional by-products like dioxins and furans. The plan enforces monitoring, regulatory compliance, waste disposal, and public awareness campaigns. Efforts[…]
It aims to prevent and manage hazardous waste effectively while minimizing environmental and health risks. The plan prioritizes waste reduction, improved collection, and increased self-sufficiency in hazardous waste treatment. Key strategies include regulatory enforcement, waste prevention programs, and public awareness campaigns. The plan also promotes alternatives to hazardous materials, better disposal facilities, and stricter monitoring[…]