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Associative models for tackling forest land abandonment in Italy

  • 2024

In a recent scientific article published in the journal Acta Silvae et Ligni with the title ‘Associative models for tackling forest land abandonment in Italy’, the authors delved into the potential of associative organisational models as an answer to this problem, with a special focus on the Italian context. Find out more

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Read the article In Italy, forest land abandonment is a growing challenge that threatens the resilience and stability of ecosystems. Fragmented ownership and a lack of active management increase vulnerability to climate risks such as wildfires and biodiversity loss. In a new scientific article published in Acta Silvae et Ligni, our team investigates how

3 webinars dedicated to biodiversity and business

  • 2024

I webinar saranno in italiano nelle seguenti date: 13, 20 e 27 novembre 2024, dalle 17:00 alle 18:00 su Zoom.

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The Italian Business & Biodiversity Working Group – founded by Etifor, the Forum for Sustainable Finance, and the Lombardy Region – is hosting a series of free webinars aimed at developing skills and knowledge in the field of biodiversity for financial operators, companies, NGOs, and research institutions. These sessions are

Fuel for collective action

  • 2024

In this article, in English, the authors analysed the factors that hinder or favour the development of a local wood residue supply chain.

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A SWOT analysis to identify social barriers and drivers for a local woody biomass supply chain in an Italian alpine valley

Etifor at COP16: our events agenda

  • 2024

At this crucial event, Etifor will be present with a delegation involved in several activities to bridge the gap between biodiversity conservation and sustainable economic development. Notably, we will organize a key event focused on the Nature Positive economy and participate in a series of other strategic meetings.

 

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Discover our key events at COP16 aimed at driving the transition to a sustainable, Nature Positive economy.

Workshop on business and biodiversity at Ecomondo 2024

  • 7/11/2024

We are pleased to announce our participation as co-organizers in the conference “How businesses can benefit biodiversity: examples in agriculture and forestry” for Ecomondo 2024. The event will offer practical examples and discussions on how agricultural and forestry companies can contribute concretely to biodiversity protection. Join us to discover innovative and sustainable solutions!

 

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How businesses can benefit biodiversity: examples in agriculture and forestry

Opera Verde: a new tv series about forests

  • 14 & 21 September 2024

Opera Verde is the TV series that brings stories of reforestation and environmental protection to television. On air on Rai 3 on 14 and 21 September 2024 at 3pm, three episodes will let you discover how forests can improve the world around us.

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Opera Verde is the first programme specifically dedicated to forest design as a tool capable of supporting harmony between communities and ecosystems. The series is in Italian and available exclusively on Rai Play, which can only be accessed from Italy. Airing on Rai 3 on 14th and 21st September 2024 at 3:00 pm

Sustainabile Tourism Course | 24-25 September 2024 Trento

  • 24-25 september 2024

On the 24th and 25th of September, join this 2-day-long in-person and interactive training class in Trento (Italy): a convenient way to improve your sustainability skills while at the same time learning alongside GSTC experts and fellow sustainable tourism practitioners. The GSTC Italy Working Group organizes the course in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. 

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On the 24th and 25th of September, join this 2-day-long in-person and interactive training class in Trento (Italy): a convenient way to improve your sustainability skills while at the same time learning alongside GSTC experts and fellow sustainable tourism practitioners. The GSTC Italy Working Group organizes the course in collaboration with the Global

The value of the irrigation network in Veneto

  • 2024

The Consorzi di bonifica in the Veneto region manages a dense network of canals that, in addition to providing irrigation in the Veneto plain, offer various ecosystem services that benefit the community. To calculate the economic value of these services and improve the management of water resources, the Veneto Region sponsored a study conducted by Etifor, a consulting firm specializing in the monetary valuation of natural resources.

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Analysis of ecosystem services between market values and willingness to pay

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