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Climate Change Mitigation: The Hidden Power of Forests

  • 2025

Those who work with the land today have a real opportunity: transforming forests and green areas into allies against the climate crisis. Environmental mitigation is not an abstract concept—it’s a set of real, measurable, and fundable actions. In this article, we explain why mitigation is essential for ecosystem managers, how to implement it, and which tools can help you make a difference.

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Land and forest managers have a central role in climate mitigation

European Water Resilience Strategy: Water is back at the heart of environmental and industrial policies

  • 06/25

Climate change is making Europe the fastest-warming continent on Earth. Extreme events such as floods, droughts and heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent and intense, with serious impacts on health, the economy, and ecosystems. In this context, water—a limited and essential resource—can no longer be taken for granted.

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From nature to finance: the solutions to make Europe more water-resilient

When forests pollute: why we need a new approach to forest management

  • 06/25

In several parts of the world, forests are now emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb. This challenges the traditional view of forests as our best allies in fighting climate change. The most striking case is Canada, where millions of hectares of forest have shifted from being carbon sinks to becoming net sources of emissions.

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Forests should act as carbon sinks. But in some regions, they have become net emitters of CO₂ — a clear sign that new management strategies are urgently needed.

Supply chain traceability: the key to a deforestation-free Future

  • 2025

The European Union has introduced a new regulation—the EUDR (Deforestation-free Products Regulation)—which sets strict criteria to ensure that products placed on the market are not linked to deforestation. This article explains what supply chain traceability is, why it’s essential to address new legal requirements, and how Etifor can help companies turn this obligation into an opportunity for innovation and competitiveness—thanks to the EMMA approach.

 

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Why supply chain traceability is a strategic issue for companies importing forest-risk commodities

Soil degradation: why it matters and how we can measure its impact

  • 2025

Each time soil loses its fertility, structure, or biodiversity, we also lose the invisible yet essential services that ensure food security, water quality, and climate stability. Soil degradation is a silent but devastating process, often underestimated. Understanding its causes and effects—and especially being able to quantify its impact on ecosystem services—is the first step toward regenerating landscapes and building more resilient territories.

 

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Understanding soil value to safeguard ecosystem services and regenerate landscapes

Carbon Footprint: what it is, how to calculate it, and why it matters for companies

  • 2025

Knowing and calculating the carbon footprint is now a strategic move for companies seeking to take environmental responsibility. But what exactly does “carbon footprint” mean? How is it measured, and why is it so important? This article answers these questions, explains the differences between product and organizational carbon footprint, and shows how Etifor, through its scientific approach, supports companies in measuring and reducing emissions across the entire value chain.

 

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Find out why measuring your carbon footprint is essential to reduce emissions and make your business more competitive.

US timber tariffs: a strategic challenge for Italy’s wood-furniture supply chain

  • 17/04/25

The 90-day suspension of US tariffs on timber opens a highly relevant scenario for the Italian wood-furniture supply chain. As the Milan Design Week takes place, the sector faces a crucial moment: if tariffs are confirmed after the moratorium, Italian furniture exports could drop by 5% to 8% in 2025, with negative effects also on the ongoing reconstruction of the national supply chain. It is therefore essential to take a long-term view, diversifying export markets and—paradoxically—strengthening trade relations with the United States in light of tensions with China.

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Amid export risks and new trade routes, the temporary suspension of US timber tariffs offers Italy a window of opportunity to boost the competitiveness of its wood-furniture supply chain.  

Climate change adaptation: solutions, funding, and strategies for local areas

  • 2025

How can territories respond to the consequences of climate change? In this article, you’ll discover what climate change adaptation means, which solutions are most effective in protecting people, ecosystems, and infrastructure, and how public authorities can access funding to finance these actions. We will also explore the role of Nature-based Solutions and Etifor’s services in supporting local administrations on this journey.

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Tackling the climate crisis starting from local areas

Urban Forestation: the green future of cities

  • 2025

Urban forestation is one of the most effective strategies for improving the quality of life in cities, combating the climate crisis, and enhancing citizens’ well-being. In recent years, thanks to public and private funding programs such as the PNRR, the Complemento regionale per lo sviluppo rurale (CSR), and other regional initiatives, many public administrations have been investing in new green spaces to make cities more resilient.

 

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The benefits of urban forestation: from environment to public health

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