- 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
- 2025


- Agroforestry: What It Is, Its Purpose, and Why It’s an opportunity for Agricultural Businesses
- Online
- 2025
The FAO defines agroforestry as an innovative practice that combines agriculture and forestry, offering numerous environmental and economic benefits. In this article, we will explore in detail what agroforestry is, its objectives, the benefits it brings, and some successful projects in Italy.
Read MoreLearn how the integration of trees, crops and livestock can improve sustainability and agricultural productivity
- 2025

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents a significant change for European companies, introducing detailed transparency requirements regarding sustainability. In this guide, you’ll discover what the CSRD is, its obligations, whom it involves, the principle of double materiality, the new reporting standards, and how Etifor supports companies in achieving ESG compliance.
Read MoreDouble materiality and ESRS standards: what is changing for companies
- 2025

A year and a half since the launch of the LIFE ClimatePositive project, we are excited to share our progress. Since 2022, over 5,000 people have participated in our activities, contributing to developing a more resilient and sustainable forest management model.
Read MoreOver 5,000 People Engaged, Concrete Actions, and New Prospects for 2025
- 2024

Economia Nature Positive, Nature Restoration Law, crediti di carbonio e di biodiversità, azioni di mitigazione: 5 trend che secondo noi governeranno il settore dei servizi ambientali
Read MoreAs 2024 comes to a close,
- 10/12/24


- New tools for sustainable forest management
- Italy
- 10/12/24
How can we enhance Italian forests through sustainable management? The SMART Forest Associations Toolkit was unveiled during the Italian-language event “Forest Association as an Opportunity”, organized by Etifor and Regione Lombardia. This innovative tool supports forest owners and managers establish and improve forest associations.
Read MoreWatch the LIFE ClimatePositive Event
- 2024

Una panoramica sul ruolo dell’ecosistema suolo e i temi delle negoziazioni internazionali alla COP16 sulla desertificazione
Read MoreSoil is a vital and irreplaceable resource essential to the economy, society, and environment. Let’s explore the key themes from COP16 on soil and desertification.
The term “overtourism” was reportedly coined by the travel and tourism platform Skift in 2016, driven by concerns over annual tourist flows reaching one billion. A record-breaking figure was reached in 2019, with 1.46 billion international tourists. Recovery came sooner than expected, with 2023 achieving 89% of pre-COVID levels. Amid the ongoing debate around overtourism and anti-tourism, it’s worth asking if a return to pre-pandemic levels is desirable.
Read MoreHow overtourism is changing the face of travel and what we can do to tackle it.
- 2024

Una panoramica sui risultati e le sfide emerse durante la COP29 sui cambiamenti climatici tenutasi a Baku, Azerbaijan, con particolare attenzione agli obiettivi finanziari e le regole dei mercati internazionali dei crediti di carbonio
Read MoreAll the main topics discussed at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference
- 27.09.23


- Sustainable Tourism Forum 2023
- Italy
- 27.09.23
An opportunity to rethink sustainable tourism in Italy in the light of the authoritative standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and to actively participate in the creation of new opportunities for the national tourism system.
Read MoreThird Italian edition || Solutions for a sustainable future of tourism
- 22-23.06.2023


- Forest certification and carbon monitoring LIFE ClimatePositive Event
- Italy
- 22-23.06.2023
Registration is now open for the two training days organised by the LIFE ClimatePositive project that will take place on 22 and 23 June 2023 at the Social Centre in Luvinate (VA – Italy).
Read MoreIntegrating ecosystem services measurement into sustainable forest management
- 24.05.2023


- Etifor at the Festival dello sviluppo sostenibile Event
- Online
- 24.05.2023
On the occasion of the 7th edition of the Festival of Sustainable Development, on 24 May Etifor will participate in the conference ‘The Sustainable Development of Tropical Forests, together with the University of Padua and the Italian Embassy in Kinshasa.
Read MoreOn 24 May, the conference “The Sustainable Development
- 23.05 - 14.06 - 05.07.2023


- Climate strategies for responsible companies Masterclass
- Online
- 23.05 - 14.06 - 05.07.2023
This masterclass, divided into 3 modules, aims to offer participants all the tools they need to design effective strategies to mitigate companies’ environmental impacts.
Read MoreLearn how to design effective climate strategies to mitigate companies' environmental impacts and train on the key issues of the future
- 05.2023


- Etifor at the GSTC 2023 Conference in Antalya, Türkiye
- Antalya, Türkiye
- 05.2023
On May Etifor was at the GSTC 2023 Conference in Antalya, Türkiye
Read MoreOn May, we joined the GSTC annual conference
- 15.02.2023


- Urban forests between challenges and opportunities
- Italy
- 15.02.2023
Explore the potential of urban forests for greener, healthier, and more sustainable cities. On the 15th of February, join this event by Uforest!
Read MoreREGISTERAn event to discuss the potential of urban forests for greener, healthier and more sustainable cities
- 2022


- How can we stimulate the adoption of urban forestry solutions?
- Local development
- 2022
- V.A.
Produced by the Uforest project, of which Etifor is partner, this report provides background and guidelines for the implementation of effective urban forestry solutions.
Read MoreRead the publicationA new report by Uforest to help policy- and decision-makers in the development of a local Urban Forestry Action Plan
- 19.09.2022


- Architecture and landscape Advanced training course
- Italy
- 19.09.2022
Learn how to design architectures in beautiful landscapes while respecting nature and the landscape. Apply to this course by the 15th of July 2022!
Read MoreREGISTERHow can architecture dialogue with the landscape? How
- 15.07.2022


- Relazionesimo 2030 Expo Summit about Relationships
- Sustainable investments
- Vicenza (VI), Italia
- 15.07.2022
On the 15th of July 2022, participate to the round table “Sustainability: the relationship between Earth and human beings”, as part of the event “Relazionesimo 2030”, the first Expo Summit about relationships!
Read MoreREGISTER HERE"Relazionesimo 2030 - Expo Summit of Relationships" is
- 2024

Una panoramica sui risultati e le sfide emerse durante la COP29 sui cambiamenti climatici tenutasi a Baku, Azerbaijan, con particolare attenzione agli obiettivi finanziari e le regole dei mercati internazionali dei crediti di carbonio
Read MoreAll the main topics discussed at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference
- 2024

Una panoramica sui risultati e le sfide emerse durante la COP16 sulla biodiversità tenutasi a Cali, Colombia, con particolare attenzione agli obiettivi finanziari, la rappresentanza delle comunità indigene e l’impatto sulle politiche per la biodiversità.
Read MoreAll the main topics discussed at the 16th Biodiversity Conference and reflections from the Etifor team
- 2024

The term “supply chain” refers to a product or service’s entire production and distribution chain, encompassing various stakeholders’ activities throughout the production cycle. Improving the sustainability of a supply chain is one of the most impactful strategies companies can adopt to generate positive outcomes. Supplier chains determine 90% of the environmental impact of production processes.
Read MoreEuropean regulations and new challenges for a sustainable supply chain: how to prepare for change
- 2024

With the Kyoto Protocol, a system to regulate greenhouse gas emissions based on the trading of emission quotas was established: the carbon market. This tool was later confirmed with the Paris Agreement, aligned with the goal signed by European member states to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The carbon market stimulates emission reductions and sustainable technological development to combat the climate crisis.
Read MoreEverything you need to know about the carbon credit market and its benefits.
- 2024

As the world turns its attention to the urgent need for biodiversity conservation and Europe takes significant steps, such as approving the Nature Restoration Law, COP16 on Biodiversity stands as 2024’s most important event for nature conservation. Global leaders, scientists, and industry stakeholders will gather in Cali, Colombia, to shape the future of our planet’s ecosystems.
Read MoreWhat to expect from biodiversity discussions at COP16 and why they also affect businesses
A new partnership to integrate natural, social, and human capital into business strategies.
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A new partnership to integrate natural, social, and human capital into business strategies.

- Strategies to reduce waste in protected areas
- EU
- European Union
ETRA, Università degli Studi di Trieste, ARPAV, Natura Histrica, Istituto di Agricoltura e Turismo di Parenzo (ITPTO), SUNCE, Regione Istriana, Natura Jadera (partner associato)
The Interreg Italy-Croatia WASTEREDUCE project is an initiative to improve waste management in protected areas and Natura 2000 sites by implementing concrete, joint actions.
Read MoreWorking together to enhance waste management in protected areas and Natura 2000 sites through coordinated efforts between Italy and Croatia
- 2024

In February 2024, the European Parliament and the EU Council reached provisional agreement on the proposal for a Regulation on the establishment of the Carbon Removals Certification Framework (o CRCF), the first EU-wide voluntary framework for certifying carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products across Europe.
Read MoreThe goal is to incentivize and regulate carbon removal and soil emission reduction activities