Senate in Rome Debates Lake Legal Status as Aurora Floridia Introduces Landmark Bill

Senator Aurora Floridia of the Green Party in South Tyrol has introduced a bill in the Italian Senate to recognize lakes as legal entities, aiming to enhance environmental protection. The proposal seeks to establish a new legal status for lakes, drawing on international practices and recent constitutional reforms on environmental issues.

The bill highlights threats such as climate change, over-tourism, unchecked development, and pollution, which impact water quality and habitats. It proposes granting lakes specific rights, including protecting their integrity, maintaining natural balance, and allowing legal representation for their safeguarding.
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