The value of the irrigation network in Veneto
- 2024
The Consorzi di bonifica in the Veneto region manages a dense network of canals that, in addition to providing irrigation in the Veneto plain, offer various ecosystem services that benefit the community. To calculate the economic value of these services and improve the management of water resources, the Veneto Region sponsored a study conducted by Etifor, a consulting firm specializing in the monetary valuation of natural resources.
Read MoreAnalysis of ecosystem services between market values and willingness to pay
Novel Green Forest Jobs in pan-Europe
- 2024
How is work in forestry and related sectors changing? We will need qualified personnel to prepare Europe’s forests for the consequences of the climate crisis. At the same time, new occupations are emerging: a report published by FOREST EUROPE analyzes the field of new “green forest jobs.” Unlike traditional forestry jobs, these do not end up in the statistics, so examining them is crucial to understanding how forestry work will change in the coming years.
Read MoreThe forestry workforce in Europe is undergoing significant changes, according to recent reports. Traditional roles like timber harvesting are declining, while challenges such as an aging workforce and gender imbalance persist. However, there’s a growing emphasis on multi-functional forest management and green jobs, challenging old perceptions of the sector.
How are the forestry sector and related jobs transforming? What are the perceptions of Novel Green Forest Jobs and how do different countries treat them?
The report “Novel Green Jobs in pan-Europe“, written by the FOREST EUROPE Expert Group of Green Jobs, aims to examine the current green jobs landscape, with a specific focus on the new and emerging green jobs in forestry. These are the jobs that are not traditionally associated with forestry and therefore are not reflected in the statistics. However, they are playing a significant role in shaping the sector and can provide valuable insights into the future of forestry job.
The publication summarizes the state of the art in literature reviews, the results from a survey, and a workshop where participants discussed and exchanged knowledge. The main target are policy makers, researchers, and academia/education.
This is preliminary research carried out through workshops and interviews with experts at the international level: a helpful basis for future studies.
Title of the publication
“Novel Green Jobs in pan-Europe” (2024)
Main author
Ilaria Doimo– Etifor | Valuing Nature
Contributors
Vera Steinberg – FOREST EUROPE
Michal Vančo – National Forest Centre (Slovakia)
Davide Pettenella – University of Padua (Italy)
Dominik Muehlberger – Bundesforschungszentrum für Wald (Austria)
Alois Schuschnigg – Bundesforschungszentrum für Wald (Austria)
S. Serdar Yegül – Yeşil Türkiye (Turkey)
Emilin Joma Da Silva – Thünen Institute (Germany)
Published by
FOREST EUROPE
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Sottocorteccia | A book on bark beetles and changing forests
- 2024
- Sottocorteccia | A book on bark beetles and changing forests
- 2024
- Pietro Lacasella, Luigi Torreggiani
After the Vaia storm in 2018, another one immediately began: the epidemic of the type bark beetle, a beetle that attacks the most widespread and vital species in alpine forests, the spruce tree. In this book, the authors recount the bark beetle’s consequences on territories, communities, and the economy. The studies and analyses carried out by Etifor are featured in the chapter on estimating economic damage.
Read MoreAfter the end of Storm Vaia in 2018, a threat looms over the forests of the Northeast: the bark beetle.
The forestry sector in Paraguay
- 2024
- The forestry sector in Paraguay
- 2024
- Elena Massarenti, Mauro Masiero
This paper presents the results of comprehensive research conducted on Paraguay’s forestry sector. The main objective of this study is to offer an in-depth analysis of the sector, identifying its strengths and weaknesses. The ultimate goal is to draft a preliminary roadmap for the sector’s development and facilitate its transition to sustainability.
Read MoreThis document presents the findings of a comprehensive research study conducted on Paraguay’s forestry sector. The primary goal of this study is to offer a thorough understanding of the sector, identifying its strengths and weaknesses. The ultimate aim is to draft a preliminary roadmap for the sector’s development and facilitate its transition towards sustainability.
The initial roadmap seeks to lay out strategies to boost the sector’s competitiveness and sustainability. Furthermore, it aims to identify potential new markets, emphasising exploring opportunities within the European Union (EU) market. Within this endeavour, strict adherence to the requirements outlined in the latest European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is deemed crucial.
Publication title
“Industria forestal en Paraguay – Desarrollo sostenible de la industria forestal como parte integral de la estrategia de bioeconomía” (2023)
Authors
Mauro Masiero, Etifor’s Director
Elena Massarenti, supply chain specialist (Etifor)
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Analysis of the State of the Art of Forestry Associationism in Italy
- 2024
More than 30 interviews with organization leaders provided an overview of the state of the art of association forms in the forestry sector in Italy. The report includes summary sheets on association models and operational guidance for forest owners and policy makers.
Read MoreThe report “Analysis of the State of the Art of Forestry Associationism in Italy,” published in the context of the LIFE ClimatePositive project, intends to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art forms of association in the forestry sector active to date in Italy, presenting some valuable elements to characterize each of them.
Through a series of interviews conducted with the heads of different organizations, the survey highlighted the strengths, possible criticalities and innovative features of the other active association models, focusing on consortia, associations and cooperatives.
The results that emerged showed how some aggregative models, such as associations, are better suited to be true “organizers and animators” of the territory through events and “participatory” planning. Consortiums and cooperatives, on the other hand, mainly carry out activities of a commercial nature and thus tend to structure themselves to cope with this.
This work also aims to provide some operational guidance for forest owners eager to associate with policymakers given the forestry sector’s upcoming challenges, which can only be addressed through the creation of innovative and efficient associative models that respond to the needs of different territories.
The report was edited by TESAF Dept. at the University of Padua and Etifor.
Publication Title
Analysis of the State of the Art of Forestry Associationism in Italy (2024)
Author, institution of affiliation
Francesco Loreggian – Dept. TESAF University of Padua
Mauro Masiero – Dept. TESAF University of Padua
Nicola Andrighetto – Etifor | Valuing Nature
Gianmarco Storti – Dept. of TESAF University of Padua, Italy
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Forests in the EU Carbon Removal Certification Regulation: more problems than solutions?
- 2023
The carbon offsetting market needs clear and strict rules based on a new relationship between institutions and operators in the sector. With this objective in mind, the European Commission, on 30 November, adopted a proposal for a regulation to set up a voluntary carbon offset certification scheme based on uniform European standards and high-quality criteria.
Read MoreThe carbon offsetting market needs clear and strict rules based on a new relationship between institutions and operators in the sector. With this objective in mind, the European Commission, on 30 November, adopted a proposal for a regulation to set up a voluntary carbon offset certification scheme based on uniform European standards and high-quality criteria.
Although the specific standards for the certification scheme have yet to be defined, it is nonetheless important to understand the context, principles, characteristics and critical issues of the Carbon Removal Certification Regulation, especially at this time of strong debate on whether or not it is possible to generate credits from forest products with a long life cycle. A choice that will inevitably strongly impact how European forests are managed. Read more
Protecting biodiversity in Italy: a cost-effective opportunity for businesses
- 2023
Biodiversity in Italy represents an economic opportunity for companies. The paper examines the role of companies in environmental conservation and the economic benefits.
Read MoreREAD THE PUBLICATIONThe economic benefits in Italy are estimated at almost 70 billion euro by 2050.
Forza della natura Quaderno 44 Fondazione CRC
- 2023
This publication develops and describes the climate change debate with up-to-date references and evidence from the international and national scientific community. Find out more!
Read MoreThe “Quaderno 44 || Forza della natura. Le sfide del cambiamento climatico e le nature-based solutions territoriali” ( Force of Nature. The Challenges of Climate Change and Territorial Nature-Based Solutions) develops and describes the debate on climate change with updated references and evidence proposed by the international and national scientific community. The provincial territory of Cuneo (in Italy) is thus analyzed through the lens of current challenges and future risks based on scenarios of temperature increase induced by greenhouse gas emissions, with a focus on the agricultural and urban contexts and the vulnerability to extreme events in anthropized areas. The study ultimately provides the indications gathered from the consultation with local stakeholders who have highlighted the priority areas for intervention and the possible solutions to be adopted at the provincial level, with a strong emphasis on nature-based solutions, i.e., mitigation and adaptation actions that utilize nature to counteract climate change.
The “Quaderni” series collects the main results of research work coordinated by the Studies and Research Office of CRC Foundation (Fondazione CRC). The series is carried out in collaboration with public and private research institutions. The Foundation is a nonprofit, private, and autonomous organization that pursues purposes of social utility and promotes economic development.
TITLE
Forza della natura. Le sfide del cambiamento climatico e le nature-based solutions territoriali. Quaderno 44 – giugno 2023 (Force of Nature. The Challenges of Climate Change and Territorial Nature-Based Solutions. Notebook 44 – June 2023)
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Promoted by: the Studies and Research Office of the CRC Foundation (Elena Bottasso and Francesco Carbonero).
Edited by : Etifor (research group: Giulia Amato, Alessandro Bellio, Riccardo Da Re, Silvia Franceschini, Giacomo Laghetto)
In collaboration with: the University of Padua
ISBN 978-88-98005-34-5
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Nature-Based Solutions Modeling and Cost-Benefit Analysis to Face Climate Change Risks in an Urban Area: The Case of Turin (Italy)
- 2023
- Nature-Based Solutions Modeling and Cost-Benefit Analysis to Face Climate Change Risks in an Urban Area: The Case of Turin (Italy)
- 2023
- Anna Biasin
L’aumento dell’urbanizzazione e le sfide del cambiamento climatico stanno creando pressioni ambientali, economiche e sociali significative nelle città europee, tra cui l’incremento del rischio di alluvioni e l’effetto isola di calore urbano (UHI). Le Soluzioni Basate sulla Natura (NBS) sono sempre più riconosciute come strategie per fornire molteplici servizi ecosistemici, mitigare i rischi esistenti e rendere le città più resilienti e vivibili. Tuttavia, l’implementazione delle NBS incontra ancora numerose barriere tecniche e finanziarie.
Read MoreThe effectiveness of NBS in mitigating heat islands and flooding in urban areas