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26th edition Conference of the Parties on climate change

Oct 31, 2021 to Nov 12, 2021 Glasgow, Scotland,
The  COP26 , 26th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change in Glasgow, ended On November 12, Italy signed a series of documents and commitments: to reach the net emissions goal of zero by 2050, to create at least six green corridors by the middle of this decade, to increase the clean energy production to accelerate the energy transition, encourage the sustainable agricultural development of forests and other ecosystems. On the recommendation of the MiTE, ISPRA experts participated in the work of COP26 in consideration of the role that the Institute plays in the preparation of the inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and related skills. Italy is among the signatory countries of the Global Methane Pledge whose goal is to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030, compared to 2020 levels, and to improve methodological approaches for estimating the main emission categories in greenhouse gas inventories.   Further information   ISPRA activities at the COP26 4 november ISPRA support activities for developing countries as part of the ICAT project 5 november Transparency: pillar of the Paris Agreement 6 november ICAT project: ISPRA technical support to Vietnam 7 november The importance of data transparency. ISPRA - Argentina collaboration within the ICAT Project  

Opinion Paper Gene Drive Organisms (IG GMOs)

The joint interest group EPA Network and ENCA on genetically modified organisms produced an opinion paper on organisms containing gene drives, ISPRA contributed to the drafting of the document which was approved by nine Environmental Protection Agencies. The document highlights the ethical and ecological implications that gene drive applications could entail. In addition to social issues, these bodies pose challenges for environmental risk assessment (ERA), monitoring and risk management.

Circular cities: circular economy and decarbonization, the answer of the circular districts

Oct 26, 2021 from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM
The Maire Tecnimont Group in collaboration with Edizioni Ambiente and the Alliance for Circular Economy organizes three talks on the challenges of the future OCO2 as part of Ecomondo. On October 26th, the participation of ISPRA president, Stefano Laporta, is expected at the Talk "Circular cities: circular economy and decarbonization, the response of the circular districts".

Natural sinkholes

A hole with a diameter of m. 26 in the Municipality of Andria (BT) the farmers are unable to fill it up. Natural Sinkholes are huge sub-circular chasms that open up in the grounds within a few hours. For many years ISPRA has been studying the causes of these phenomena, which are more frequent than we might think, and carries out the census at the national level.

Higher Education School for Ecological Transition

Oct 15, 2021 to Dec 10, 2021
The Advanced Training School for Ecological Transition is a training project promoted by Italian Exhibition Group / Ecomondo and by Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, in collaboration with the ReteAmbiente Group, with the aim of spreading and enhancing the culture of sustainability in managerial level in the main industries of the country.

European Maritime Forum

Oct 07, 2021 to Oct 08, 2021 Online event,
The event aims to present the Blue Economy and in particular its target sectors such as: fishing and aquaculture, tourism, logistics and transport, renewable energy will therefore be the main assets, always with the aim of tending towards processes of approach to sustainability and circularity.

The climate emergency and the energy transition

Oct 01, 2021 from 03:00 PM to 05:30 PM Evento online,
What Italy must do to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030 The event, organized as part of the Sustainable Development Festival, aims to analyze international and Italian commitments in the context of the European Green Deal, focusing on responsibility and potential for action in view of COP26.

Green Blue Days

Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 15, 2021 Naples,
Green Blue Days is a forum in the form of talks structured over several days, where you can share experiences, propose solutions, to integrate the culture of Green-Blue in every aspect of life. The event aims to address a series of issues related to environmental sustainability - such as the UN Agenda 2030, ecological transition and digital transformation, social agriculture, sustainable tourism, architecture and territory, circular economy, end of waste, sustainable design and fashion, anti food waste, smart cities and green mobility with the aim of promoting a change that is above all cultural and social.

The wolf behind the house

Oct 09, 2021 from 04:30 PM to 07:30 PM Vicopisano,
Between 2020 and 2021, thanks to the activities of the National Wolf Monitoring , coordinated by ISPRA, a small portion of the Monte Pisano massif was subjected to investigation, thanks also to the contribution of local associations that provided personnel with knowledge of the area.