Susanna Paleari: since 2011, she is a researcher at CNR-IRCrES. Main fields of expertise: environmental policy and legislation (with a specific focus on waste, soil, water and natural disasters) and environmental institutions. Research and work experience: as a researcher, she has contributed to the activities of the international consortium European Topic Centre, supporting the work of the European Environment Agency. She is the author of several papers in peer-reviewed journals, working papers, research reports, congress contributions and books chapters. Studies: PhD in ‘Policies and Institutions’ and degree in Law (Catholic University, Milan).