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Terapia nella natura: montagne di salute e benessere (in foresta, e non solo)

  • 2024

We contributed to the publication Next generation mountains. Le nuove generazioni nelle montagne del futuro prossimo, edited by Mauro Pascolini. Find out more about our contribution.

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Discover more The mountains are not static. They change — it is in their nature. They do so through rocks, on a geological timescale. They do so through human activity, much more rapidly, following processes we can understand, interpret, and manage. What will the mountains of the near future look like? Who will live

Novel Green Forest Jobs in pan-Europe

  • 2024

How is work in forestry and related sectors changing? We will need qualified personnel to prepare Europe’s forests for the consequences of the climate crisis. At the same time, new occupations are emerging: a report published by FOREST EUROPE analyzes the field of new “green forest jobs.” Unlike traditional forestry jobs, these do not end up in the statistics, so examining them is crucial to understanding how forestry work will change in the coming years.

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The forestry workforce in Europe is undergoing significant changes, according to recent reports. Traditional roles like timber harvesting are declining, while challenges such as an aging workforce and gender imbalance persist. However, there’s a growing emphasis on multi-functional forest management and green jobs, challenging old perceptions of the sector. How are the forestry

Sottocorteccia | A book on bark beetles and changing forests

  • 2024

After the Vaia storm in 2018, another one immediately began: the epidemic of the type bark beetle, a beetle that attacks the most widespread and vital species in alpine forests, the spruce tree. In this book, the authors recount the bark beetle’s consequences on territories, communities, and the economy. The studies and analyses carried out by Etifor are featured in the chapter on estimating economic damage.

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After the end of Storm Vaia in 2018, a threat looms over the forests of the Northeast: the bark beetle.

New challenges call for new skills: providing quality education for sustainable destination managers with the WeNaTour project.

  • 2024

What skills are needed to lead sustainable tourism? This article, presented at the GSTC Symposium, explores the WeNaTour case and the training challenges for tomorrow’s destinations. Discover more.

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Download the article In recent years, the European tourism sector has been facing a series of complex and interrelated challenges – from the global pandemic to the climate crisis, geopolitical instability, the energy emergency and inflation. These factors have been accompanied by profound changes in work patterns, mobility, and leisure, which are structurally reshaping

The forestry sector in Paraguay

  • 2024

This paper presents the results of comprehensive research conducted on Paraguay’s forestry sector. The main objective of this study is to offer an in-depth analysis of the sector, identifying its strengths and weaknesses. The ultimate goal is to draft a preliminary roadmap for the sector’s development and facilitate its transition to sustainability.

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This document presents the findings of a comprehensive research study conducted on Paraguay's forestry sector. The primary goal of this study is to offer a thorough understanding of the sector, identifying its strengths and weaknesses. The ultimate aim is to draft a preliminary roadmap for the sector's development and facilitate its transition towards

Analysis of the State of the Art of Forestry Associationism in Italy

  • 2024

More than 30 interviews with organization leaders provided an overview of the state of the art of association forms in the forestry sector in Italy. The report includes summary sheets on association models and operational guidance for forest owners and policy makers.

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 The report "Analysis of the State of the Art of Forestry Associationism in Italy," published in the context of the LIFE ClimatePositive project, intends to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art forms of association in the forestry sector active to date in Italy, presenting some valuable elements to characterize each of them. Through a series of interviews

The Future of Water Service at the event “Water Governance in a Changing Climate.”

  • 2024

L’evento “Il governo dell’acqua in un clima che cambia” offre un’opportunità per approfondire le sfide e le opportunità nel settore idrico, promuovendo un dialogo costruttivo tra gli attori coinvolti e stimolando azioni concrete per un futuro sostenibile.

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Toward a paradigm shift in water resource management

Voluntary Carbon Market and its climate change mitigation potential MASTERCLASS ONLINE

  • 16.01 - 9.04.2024

From 16 January to 9 April 2024, online masterclasses on Voluntary Carbon Market will be dedicated to young professionals and students. The initiative is organised by the Mediterranean Youth Task Force (MYFT), part of FAO’s Mediterranean Silva Committee. Etifor will run two sessions on 30 January and 13 February.

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How does the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) work, and what is its potential in mitigating the climate crisis? From 16 January to 9 April 2024, there will be a series of online masterclasses in English dedicated to deepening this topic and aimed primarily at young professionals and students. The initiative is organised by

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