Il fitorisanamento fra nature based solutions, regole procedimentali e sviluppo urbano sostenibile

This essay explores the topic of phytoremediation, a remediation technology for contaminated sites achieved through the planting of trees and plants, providing an alternative to more traditional methods. After highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of this technique, the paper proceeds to reconstruct the legal framework, progressing from international and European law to national, regional, and local regulation). The twofold aim is to underscore the legal preference for this environmentally and economically sustainable technology and scrutinize rules, especially those found in the Environmental Code, that may im- pact the remediation process itself. Finally, the theme will be examined from an urban perspective. Indeed, it is crucial for phytoremediation to be gradually applied not only in the current practice of marginal and peripheral areas, but also within urban contexts. This transformation positions phytoremediation as an essential tool for the sustainable development and urban regeneration of cities.