Italy Records 431 Extreme Weather Events - Coldiretti Calls for Government Action

Coldiretti, Italy's largest agricultural association, has called on the government to take action after the country experienced 431 extreme weather events in 2022.

The association said that the number of extreme weather events, including hailstorms, floods, and droughts, has increased by 20% in the past decade.

Coldiretti estimates that the extreme weather events caused €6 billion in damage to the agricultural sector last year. The association said that the damage was particularly severe in the north of the country, where many farmers lost their crops.

Coldiretti has called on the government to provide financial assistance to farmers affected by the extreme weather events. The association has also called for the government to invest in measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The Italian government has said that it is committed to taking action on climate change. The government has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.

The government has also said that it will invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. The government has also said that it will work with other countries to develop a global agreement on climate change.