Unit ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION

Course
Sustainable agriculture
Study-unit Code
A006238
Curriculum
Agricoltura biologica ed ecocompatibile
Teacher
Antonio Boggia
Teachers
  • Antonio Boggia
Hours
  • 27 ore - Antonio Boggia
CFU
3
Course Regulation
Coorte 2026
Offered
2026/27
Learning activities
A scelta dello studente
Area
A scelta dello studente
Sector
AGRI-01/A
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Thia course is connected to the course Environmental Economics and Circular Economy, and completes the part of Environmental Valuation that is not covered there, concerning the assessment procedures.
Reference texts
Antonio Boggia, Estimo ambientale, UTET Università 2026
Educational objectives
The course aims to analyze the main environmental assessment procedures required and prescribed by European and national legislation, and some methodological aspects related to these procedures.
Prerequisites
Environmental Economics and Circular Economy
Teaching methods
The course includes classroom lectures on the topics listed in the syllabus; in-class exercises and seminars with external experts

Teaching and learning resources: Video recordings of lectures
Course materials distributed by the instructor: Slides presented during lectures available on Unistudium
Other information
Attendance: Not required, but recommended
Location: Check the website of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences (http://www.agr.unipg.it) under: Studenti - Orario lezioni
Learning verification modality
The assessment consists of an oral exam in the form of a 20- to 30-minute discussion designed to evaluate the student’s level of knowledge and comprehension, as well as their communication skills and language proficiency.

For information on support services for students with disabilities and/or learning disabilities, visit http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Extended program
1. Multi-criteria Methodologies
1.1. Fields of Application
1.2. Decisions and Decision Support
1.3. Classification and Mathematical Basis
1.4. Operational Phases

2. Integrated Environmental Authorization (IEA)
2.1. Definitions and Context
2.2. Regulations and Application
2.3. Best Available Techniques
2.4. Stakeholders and Procedure
2.5. Annual Inspections and Monitoring
2.6. Single Environmental Authorization

3. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
3.1. EIA in the Decision-Making Process
3.2. Origins and Regulations
3.3. Stakeholders in the EIA Procedure
3.4. Phases of the EIA Procedure
3.4.1. Project Definition
3.4.2. Screening
3.4.3. Prior Consultation (Scoping)
3.4.4. Impact Analysis and Assessment
3.4.5. Definition of Mitigation Measures
3.4.6. Review
3.4.7. Monitoring
3.4.8. Impact Assessment

4. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
4.1. SEA in the Decision-Making Process
4.2. Origins and Regulations
4.3. Actors in the SEA Procedure
4.4. Phases of the SEA Procedure
4.4.1. Screening Procedure
4.4.2. Preliminary Scoping Phase
4.4.3. Preparation of the Environmental Report and Plan Proposal
4.4.4. Conducting Consultations
4.4.5. Review of the Plan or Program Proposal and the Environmental Report
4.4.6. Monitoring

5. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
5.1. Biodiversity and the Natura 2000 Network
5.1.1. Biodiversity
5.1.2. Natura 2000 Network
5.2. Regulations and Contents of the VIncA
5.3. Procedure and Phases
5.3.1. Screening
5.3.2. Appropriate Assessment
5.3.3. Possibility of Derogation from Article 6, Paragraph 3

6. Environmental Damage Assessment
6.1. Origins and Regulations
6.2. Definitions, Scope, and Responsibilities
6.3. Procedure
6.4. Assessment

7. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Assessment
7.1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
7.2. GIS in Environmental Assessment
7.3. Spatial Decision Support Systems and Integration of Multicriteria-GIS Methods
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13 Climate Action
Goal 14 Life below water
Goal 15 Life on land