Lucca
Updated on 12.09.2024
The Environmental Protection and Ecological Transition department of the Municipality of Lucca is led, at a political level, by a councillor and, at a technical-operational level, by the Manager and 12 collaborators.
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The department manages, within the municipal area, the safeguarding and protection of the health and well-being of humans, animals and the environment. In particular for environmental sustainability the department manages:
- strategies for environmental sustainability and implementation coordination of ‘2030’ path;
- design, management and reporting projects for environmental protection, connection and collaboration with stakeholders, organisations, companies and investee companies for the pursuit of environmental sustainability objectives and their involvement in municipal environmental and mobility initiatives and projects.
GDP or GDP Category (at NUTS 3 level) Eurostat, same as cohesion policy 2019: Less developed region
Urban rural predominance: Intermediate
Leading organisation
City of Lucca
Unit/department/section
Environmental Protection and Ecological Transition Department
Link to existing circular economy action plan
There is no Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) yet.
Objectives
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Other activities
The Municipality of Lucca signed the Covenant of Mayors in 2012 for the preparation of an ‘Action Plan for sustainable energy’.
A project funded by the Italian Ministry for Ecological Transition is underway for the planting of about 430 trees and the removal of asphalted areas inside school buildings.
With regard to waste, the municipal administration has carried out policies aimed at reducing the production of waste and encouraging separate waste collection, which today is equal to 80 %.
Link to Circular Systemic Solution
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Circular economy good practices
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Participation in other relevant initiatives
The city of Lucca participates in the following initiatives:
Key publications, policies, legislations and initiatives
In 2019, the Municipality of Lucca adopted a resolution to address the issues of climate change and environmental sustainability. Social and economic development towards sustainability and energy efficiency has already been achieved through various projects. Many of these projects have also been financed by the European Union, the Italian Ministry of the Environment, and Regione Toscana, with the ultimate goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere and establishing good environmental practices, such as energy efficiency and sustainable transport.
Support from CSO
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