- 2024

How many life forms are there on Earth? The answer is that we don’t know. Four million? 400 million? The debate among scientists is still open. What we do know, however, is that of the species known to date (between 1.5 and 1.8 million), 50 are disappearing daily.
Read MoreThe loss of biodiversity and the collapse of ecosystems are some of the leading environmental risks we will face in the coming years: why is it essential to preserve biodiversity?
- 16.01 - 9.04.2024


- Voluntary Carbon Market and its climate change mitigation potential MASTERCLASS ONLINE
- online
- 16.01 - 9.04.2024
From 16 January to 9 April 2024, online masterclasses on Voluntary Carbon Market will be dedicated to young professionals and students. The initiative is organised by the Mediterranean Youth Task Force (MYFT), part of FAO’s Mediterranean Silva Committee. Etifor will run two sessions on 30 January and 13 February.
Read MoreHow does the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) work,
A passionate individual that wants to use his/her experience in environmental economics and nature financing for the valorization of natural resources and ecosystem services.
Read MoreWe are looking for a Nature Positive Consultant to join our amazing Etifor team. This person will work within the Nature Positive Programme and will support the team in the management of EU funded projects and in producing deliverables for private clients.
From 30 November to 12 December 2023, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP) on climate change was held in Dubai. Here’s how it went and why nature is our ally in the fight against the climate crisis.
Read MoreOn the morning of 13 December, after two
- 20.12.2023


- Forest certification and carbon monitoring LIFE ClimatePositive conference
- Molise, Italy
- 20.12.2023
Terza giornata di formazione teorico-pratica nell’ambito del progetto LIFE ClimatePositive per rafforzare le competenze su come integrare i servizi ecosistemici negli obiettivi di una gestione forestale sostenibile in Molise, con visita in campo.
Read MoreEnable better forest management in Molise
- 2023

On 21 November 2023, the European Parliament approved the Carbon Removal Certification Framework: the scheme establishes monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) rules to ensure the high quality of carbon removals, counteracting greenwashing.
Read MoreNew monitoring, reporting and verification rules to ensure high-quality carbon removals and tackle greenwashing.
We are looking for a Forest and natural capital investments Project Manager to join our amazing Etifor team. A passionate individual with knowledge of economics and forest management, ready to manage forest projects aimed at generating positive impacts on nature, both in Italy and occasionally abroad.
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We are looking for a Nature Positive Consultant to join our amazing Etifor team. This person will work within the Nature Positive Programme and will support the team in the management of EU funded projects and in producing deliverables for private clients.
- 28 Nov - 1 Dec


- Youth Day | World Forum on Urban Forests
- Local development, Responsible management, Sustainable investments
- Mantova (IT)
- 28 Nov - 1 Dec
Alessandro Leonardi, CEO Etifor, will be among the international speakers invited to the Youth Day of the World Forum on Urban Forests to be held in Mantova from 28 November to 1 December 2018. A unique opportunity to talk about urban forests and listen to the experiences of young entrepreneurs from different parts of the world.
WFUF WEBSITE- Nov. 23


- URBAN NATURE Ideas for a greener city
- Sustainable investments
- Padova (IT)
- Nov. 23
Etifor organizes, in collaboration with the Municipality of Padova and the Botanical Garden, the event Urban Nature: concrete solutions, by private companies and public bodies, to environmental disasters that have hit cities and mountains this year.
ITALIAN PROGRAMMEEtifor organizes, in collaboration with the Municipality of Padova and
- 21-22 Nov.


- SPARE and AlpES MEETING
- Local development, Responsible management
- Innsbruck
- 21-22 Nov.
The members of the Etifor team- involved in the SPARE and AlpES (Interreg Alpine Space) projects – will be present at the Join Final Conference to be held in Innsbruck next November. The AlpES project aims to draw attention to the importance of Alpine ecosystem services and the SPARE project contributes to the proper use of the river resource by harmonizing the needs for use and protection.
MORE about ALPES- 6-9 Nov.


- ECOMONDO 2018 We tell the future of forests
- Local development, Responsible management, Sustainable investments
- Rimini (IT)
- 6-9 Nov.
Our team will be in Rimini, from 6th to 9th November 2018, to participate in ECOMONDO: the leading Euro-Mediterranean area green and circular economy expo.
Read MoreWRITE USIn order to meet the commitments of the 2030 Agenda
- 2018


- Forests and Water Valuation and payments for forest ecosystem services
- Responsible management
- UNECE
- 2018
- AA.VV.
The objectives of this study are to further improve our understanding about the ways in which payments for ecosystem services schemes can be applied to forests, in particular focusing on forest’s hydrological functions for the mutual benefit of both humans and the environment.
Read MoreDOWNLOAD NOWThe objectives of the"Forests and Water - Valuation and payments
- 5-9 Nov.


- COFFI 2018
- Responsible management
- 5-9 Nov.
Etifor will present the study “Forests and Water” carried out in collaboration with the United Nations, the University of Padua and the European Environment Agency, at the ECE Committee on Forests and the Forest Industry (COFFI) to be held in Canada from 5 to 9 November 2018.
FIND OUT MORE- 5-9 Nov.


- IV National Congress of Silviculture
- Responsible management
- Turin (IT)
- 5-9 Nov.
Etifor will participate, together with FSC Italia, in the IV National Congress of Silviculture that will be held in Turin from 5 to 9 November 2018. We will be present at the Session n.14 dedicated to Forestry Policies and Institutions. We look forward to seeing you at the congress!
FIND OUT MORE- 25-27 Oct.


- Open Innovation Days
- Sustainable investments
- 25-27 Oct.
Open Innovation Days (OID) is a new original format dedicated to innovation, both technological and social. OID allows researchers, entrepreneurs, students and citizens to discuss the major issues that characterize our present! Alessandro Leonardi, CEO Etifor, will be among the speakers. Discover more
FIND OUT MORE- 17 Oct.


- DIGITALmeet Call for ideas and start up
- Sustainable investments
- Padova (IT)
- 17 Oct.
Etifor and Ecostar teams will be present at CALL FOR IDEAS & START UP: a DIGITALmeet event dedicated to the world of innovation and innovative companies. The spotlight will be on a selection of local startups, who will present to speakers and the public their innovative projects. Objective: to be known and amazed, the first steps that lead to success and contamination.
FIND OUT MORE- 2021

An in-depth look at Total Economic Value and methodological approaches to estimating environmental value.
Read MoreEvaluation methodologies and TEV
- 2023

On the 4th of May we participate to the webinar “Towards Regenerative Approaches in Successful Tourism & Forestry Practices” organised by the Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform. An opportunity to discuss and exchange knowledge about regenerative approaches and their application. Here are the key learnings and takeaways from the webinar.
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Key learnings and takeaways from the webinar
- By 18.06.2023


- Internships in the Environmental Sector Work with us
- Italy
- By 18.06.2023
We are seeking young, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals who can work well in teams and share our values to join three of our teams. Read the announcement and submit your application by 18th June 2023.
Read MoreWho we are We are an environmental
- 2023


- GSTC Italy Working group
- Italy
- 2023
On the 14th of April 2023, the first official meeting of the GSTC Italy Working Group took place online. Including 13 members from Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), Consultancy and Travel Agencies, the Group will help its members in the promotion and implementation of the GSTC Standard.
Read MoreA Group to help Italian GSTC Members in the promotion and implementation of the GSTC Standard for sustainable tourism.
- 2023

The new European deforestation regulation, named EUDR, is also bringing major changes also in the producing and exporting countries of involved commodities. In this article, we focus on Brazil to understand how the agri-food sector can best respond to this transformation.
Read MoreA pivot point for the Brazilian agribusiness in the promotion of zero deforestation
- By 16.04.2023


- Climate & Biodiversity Consultant Work with us
- Italy
- By 16.04.2023
We are looking for a Climate & Biodiversity Consultant, someone with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving attitude. Apply before 16.04.2023!
Read MoreWho we are We are an environmental
- By 16.04.2023


- People & Culture Manager Work with us
- Italy
- By 16.04.2023
We are looking for someone corageous, proactive and with strong interpersonal skills to support the Culture & Facilitation Unit. Apply before 16.04.2023!
Read MoreWho we are We are an environmental
- By 16.04.2023


- Junior Officer – Sustainable tourism management Work with us
- Italy
- By 16.04.2023
We are looking for someone rigorous, resourceful and passionate about tourism and sustainability to support the Tourism Unit. Apply before 16.04.2023!
Read MoreWho we are We are an environmental