Per un impiego idrico sostenibile in agricoltura: profili proprietari e contrattuali di una risorsa sempre più scarsa

This work addresses the issue of water scarcity in the context of agriculture, taking into account the increasingly relevant concepts of sustainability and sustainable development in the law. It begins by examining the management of water resources in the international context, with particular attention to the possible recognition of a right to water. A historical approach is then adopted to analyse the legal status of water bodies, leading to a discussion of the ownership framework of water under contemporary italian law. The main instruments of water governance are subsequently presented, both public—such as concessions and planning—and private, including contracts and producer organizations. This is followed by a review of selected agronomic, economic, and legal techniques for the efficient use of water resources. Finally, the study touches upon the topic of the multifunctionality of agricultural enterprises, which is then explored through the discussion of specific aspects.