On 6 and 7 June 2024 in Siena, the first GSTC course dedicated to sustainable tourism was held entirely in Italian. Federica Bosco, Sustainable Tourism Manager of Etifor and vice-president of the GSCT Italy Working Group led the course.
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Carbon, in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2), is part of the air we breathe and an indispensable element to ensure life on Earth. For more than a century, however, human activities have increased the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere, accelerating the climate crisis we are currently experiencing.
Read MoreHow trees absorb CO2 from the atmosphere: the role of forests and the most effective species in combating the climate crisis
Our well-being and economic prosperity depend on the good state of Natural Capital and the services it provides us. But what exactly is meant by ‘Natural Capital’? And why should we give it importance?
Read MoreOur well-being and economic prosperity depend on the excellent state of Natural Capital and the services it provides us.
We are looking for a Full-stack Developer to create websites for our projects and to enhance our corporate website (etifor.com) and our e-commerce site (wownature.eu). We seek a positive and proactive individual who loves finding solutions to problems and does not have a rigid view of development work.
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“Water crisis” and “Drought emergency” are what, more and more often, is reported in the media in Italy in the face of increasingly intense drought periods.
Some effects of climate change, such as high temperatures and low rainfall, are among the significant causes of drought. Especially in Italy, the situation is exacerbated by unsustainable management of water resources and outdated infrastructure.
Read MoreNature-based solutions can help combat drought and ensure sustainable management of water resources
The new law is an ‘important step toward creating and implementing legislative framework to support the ambitious #GlobalBiodiversityFramework to address the current climate and ecological crisis.
Read MoreOn August 18, 2024, the Nature Restoration Law officially entered into force confirming the intended targets: to restore at least 20 percent of Europe's marine and terrestrial land by 2030 and all endangered habitats by 2050.
Indiscriminate and unregulated logging causes severe damage to biodiversity, climate and human health. Deforestation not only results in the loss of habitat for millions of species but also adversely affects the environment by changing hydrological cycles, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and destroying ecosystems.
Read MoreIndiscriminate logging causes severe damage to biodiversity, climate and human health.
Molto spesso diamo per scontati i beni e servizi che la natura ci offre; ci dimentichiamo che la nostra salute, il nostro benessere e la nostra economia dipendono fortemente da essa e che allo stesso tempo abbiamo un impatto sull’ambiente in cui viviamo.
Read MoreA goal that invites us to consider all impacts on the nature system, not just climate.
La riforestazione è il termine più comunemente usato per indicare l’impianto di alberi, ma non sempre è il più corretto. Quando si parla di piantare nuovi alberi, c’è un termine più generico e più appropriato che dovrebbe essere utilizzato: forestazione.
Read MoreA guide to reforestation: how it is done, what benefits it generates, and some projects in Italy and around the world
