Una sentenza sostitutiva "atipica" come risposta a un’emergenza ecosistemica. Ri􏱗flessioni a partire dalla sentenza n. 16 del 2024 della Corte costituzionale

This article examines Judgment No. 16 of 2024, in which the Constitutional Court ruled on the legitimacy of Puglia's sea urchin law. The analysis focuses not only on the content, but also on the form of the decision, highlighting the Court's role in ensuring environmental protection and, at the same time, the division of legislative powers between the State and the Regions. Particular attention is paid to the Court's use of an 'atypical' substitutive decision, assessing its implications and potential as a strategic tool to address ecosystem emergencies.