Studies and research

Development of a System of Traceability of the Forest Biomass

  • 2014

"Development of a System of Traceability of the Forest Biomass. Setting up of Integrated Strategies for the Development of Renewable Energies" is a report of Proforbiomed Project - Pilot Action 1.5. The pubblication summarizes the development of protocol-setting principles and technical requirements for the traceability of forestry biomass along the entire supply chain, i.e. from the supply of

Cycling for Tourists – Veneto by Bicycle

  • 2014

Written within the CHARTS  project, this guide describes the strategies for implementing and transferring the Veneto Region best practices to other regions in Italy. It was selected as a case study for its policies on cyclotourism.

Behind Biomass

  • 2014

Written within the PRICE project, this guide informs civil society organizations and investment agencies about the environmental and social impacts that may arise from the production of biomass used for energy purposes.

Payments for Ecosystem Services: giving ecosystems their due value

  • 2014

What are ecosystem services, how do they work, what are the areas of intervention and the actors involved: this guide explains how to give value to ecosystems and proposes three different case studies in Italy and Angola.

State of the Italian Forest Carbon Market 2013

  • 2013

The report “State of the Italian Forest Carbon Market 2013” presents the analysis of the voluntary carbon credits generated by forest projects carried out in Italy or carried out by Italian organizations abroad. The survey, leaded by the “Nucleo Monitoraggio Carbonio” of Inea, involved 12 Italian organizations. DOWNLOAD

Buying Sustainable Timber

  • 2013

“Buying Sustainable Timber. A guide for public purchasers in Europe” is designed to provide European public authorities with assurance that the timber products they buy are being produced sustainably. This guide has been produced by the Sustainable Timber Action project.

State of the Italian Forest Carbon Market 2012

  • 2012

The report “State of the Italian Forest Carbon Market 2012” presents the analysis of the voluntary carbon credits transaction realized in Italy or thanks to forest projects developed by Italian organizations in Italy and abroad. The survey conducted by Nucleo Monitoraggio Carbonio was able to receive information from 17 Italian organizations. DOWNLOAD

State of the art regarding quality certification schemes and labelling

  • 2011

Overview of the state of the art of biofuels certification in Italy (October 2011) with particular focus on firewood, chips, sawdust and pellets. DOWNLOAD

Integrating FSC Certification in REDD+ Projects

  • 2010

The report "Integrating FSC Certification in REDD + Projects: Guideline for Project Developers" includes guidelines and procedures to integrate the forest management certification of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) into the organization of REDD + projects.

Voluntary agreements for CO2 compensation

  • 2010

This cognitive survey for the forefront industry in Italy was carried out under the " Osservatorio Politiche Strutturali " project, DM MiPAAF 6827.

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