- 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.
Read MoreForests 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.
- 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
- 2025
The celebration of a forest heritage looking to the future
The celebration of a forest heritage looking to the future
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Read MoreAmid 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.
- 20.05.2025
- Finance, Business and Institutions: from ambition to action, the first nature strategies | 2025
- Milan, Palazzo Lombardia – Piazza Città Lombardia 1 (Entrance N4)
- 20.05.2025
As part of the week dedicated to the International Day for Biological Diversity, the national event returns to Milan to foster dialogue between economic, financial, and institutional stakeholders committed to protecting nature.
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Una giornata dedicata al ruolo della finanza sostenibile, delle imprese e delle istituzioni nella conservazione e promozione della biodiversità.
- 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.
Tackling the climate crisis starting from local areas
- 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
- 18.05.2022
- Regional call for the creation of forests in the Veneto plain Webinar
- Responsible management
- online
- 18.05.2022
Participate to this online event and learn all the details and opportunities of the new call for proposals of the Veneto Region for the creation of lowland forests.
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- 11.05.2022
- Nature-based Urban Forestry & Placemaking: By the People for the Planet Webinar
- Local development
- online
- 11.05.2022
Participate to the webinar and learn more about participatory urban forests design!
Read MoreWould you like to learn more on participatory
- 11.05.2022
- Foreste su Marte webinar
- Responsible management
- online
- 11.05.2022
Register for the meeting to find out how to make the most of the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRP) opportunities and promote green transition.
Read MoreUrban reforestation: Italian PNRR opportunities between criticality and innovation
- 28.04.2022 - 29.04.2022
- Connecting Nature Impact Summit Genk 2022
- Genk, Belgium
- 28.04.2022 - 29.04.2022
From the 28th to the 29th of April 2022, the Connecting Nature Impact Summit will explore the potential of nature-based solutions for greener, healthier, and more sustainable cities.
Read MoreWhat are nature-based solutions and what benefits do
- 30.03.2022
- Looking to the future for forest ecosystem services in Europe Online event
- Responsible management
- Online
- 30.03.2022
Following recent strategic developments for forest at the European level, this online event will explore how forest ecosystem services (FES) can contribute to these new strategies.
Read MoreRegister HereHow can forest ecosystem services (FES) contribute to
- 29 - 31.03.2022
- The Nature of Cities Festival Online event
- Online
- 29 - 31.03.2022
The Nature of Cities Festival is back! This year’s edition will be held from the 29th to the 31st of March 2022, with a rich programming across all time zones.
Read MoreRegister HereHow will the city of the future look
- 28.03.2022
- ASFO come strumento di gestione del territorio Webinar
- Responsible management
- Online
- 28.03.2022
On 28 March 2022, the event “ASFO come strumento di gestione del territorio” (ASFO as a land management tool) will illustrate the new ASFO woodland management tool: what it is based on, how it works, what benefits it produces.
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- 09.03.22
- Closing the loop: sustainable finance | Webinar
- Sustainable investments
- Online
- 09.03.22
On the 9th of March 2022, the webinar “Closing the loop: sustainable finance” will discuss sustainable investments with the aim to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and tools to accompany their companies’ green transition.
Read MoreSUBSCRIBESustainability and profit. How can they be combined for the development of a more sustainable and green economy?
- 03.03.22
- The evolution of the European Timber Regulation | Webinar
- Responsible management
- Online
- 03.03.22
The webinar taking place on the 3rd of March 2022 will explain the legislative process, the aims and the main operational aspects of the new regulation. In addition, it will be an opportunity to discuss the experiences gained during the implementation of the EUTR through the voice of experts and people working in the timber sector.
Read MoreSUBSCIRBELegality and sustainability of agroforestry production and the affirmation of Due Diligence in the new "Zero Deforestation" Regulation.
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
An overview of the results and challenges that emerged during COP29 on climate change held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a focus on financial targets and the rules of international carbon credit markets.
Read MoreAll the main topics discussed at the 29th UN Climate Change Conference
- 2024
An overview of the results and challenges that emerged during COP16 on biodiversity held in Cali, Colombia, with a focus on financial targets, the representation of Indigenous communities and the impact on biodiversity policies.
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



