The December 2024 issue of the Italian Geographical Review (RGI) offers a diverse range of content, reflecting both traditional and emerging areas of geographical research. Three compelling articles form the core of this issue. The first examines how recent austerity policies have affected public health assistance for gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals living with HIV in England. The second article introduces the concept of judicial pluralism in Italian land tenure systems, drawing on developments in legal geography. The third article analyzes urban cultural policies and their potential contributions to sustainability moving from the case study of Brescia.
In the 'Opinions' section, readers will find a thought-provoking piece exploring new research directions following the Council of Europe's approval of the Nature Restoration Law (2024). The issue also features a multi-vocal discussion on M. Lancione's groundbreaking book, "For a Liberatory Politics of Home" (2023), including the author's own perspective.
Six insightful book reviews complete this comprehensive issue. These cover topics ranging from emerging urban forms, and trans-Mediterranean migrations to Brazil's global historical impact, to the militarization of Sardinia's space, and to landscape in Leopardi's works. This selection offers readers a window into current scholarship across various subfields of geography.