Summary

The Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, Marcos Orellana, visited Italy from 30 November to 13 December 2021. The visit focused on three key issues: contaminated sites, waste management and pesticides. The present report contains the Special Rapporteur’s findings and recommendations to the Government of Italy, including the need to re-evaluate the regulation and monitoring of industrial operations to ensure the country’s transformation towards a zero-pollution economy.