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Final conference PonDerat project

Mar 17, 2022 to Mar 18, 2022
On 17 and 18 March, live streaming, the final conference of PonDerat, a Life project co-financed by the European Union, of which ISPRA is an associated beneficiary, will be held, which aims to improve the conservation status of species and habitats. of the Ponziana Islands. In particular, the actions carried out aimed at the protection of some species of seabirds, such as the Greater Shearwater and the Lesser Shearwater (our albatrosses), seriously threatened by the predation of the Black Rat on chicks.

Computing ship strikes and near miss events of fin whales along the main ferry routes in the Pelagos Sanctuary and adjacent west area, in summer

In the Mediterranean, collisions with large ships are considered among the main threats to the fin whale, a species considered vulnerable by the IUCN red lists for the risk of extinction in the Mediterranean. Since 2007, a network of various entities coordinated by ISPRA ( FLT Med Net ),  has been studying the impacts of maritime traffic along the main sea routes in the Mediterranean, collecting data on collision or near miss events.

International Day of Forests

Mar 21, 2022
"Sustainable Forests, Production and Consumption" is the theme of the International Day of Forests 2022. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.  Forests cover a third of the earth's mass, performing vital functions around the world. About 1.6 billion people, including more than 2,000 indigenous cultures, depend on forests for their livelihoods, medicine, fuel, food and shelter. Forests are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on earth, home to over 80% of terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects. Yet despite all these immense ecological, economic, social and health benefits, global deforestation continues at an alarming rate.

The Art of Science: the scientific legacy of Torquato Taramelli

Mar 31, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM Online event,
After 100 years of the death of Torquato Taramelli, the Italian scientific community celebrates the figure of the scientist at the conference "The art of science: the scientific legacy of Torquato Taramelli", highlighting the many facets of a brilliant geologist and refined watercolorist.

World Water Day 2022

Mar 22, 2022
World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March, an anniversary established by the United Nations in 1992 as part of the directives of Agenda 21, the result of the Rio conference. The theme chosen for 2022 is "Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible". Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Out of sight, under our feet, the water table is a hidden treasure that enriches our life. Almost all liquid fresh water in the world is underground. As climate change escalates, groundwater will become increasingly critical. We must work together to sustainably manage this precious resource.

Geological, economic and social considerations in the management and prevention of seismic risk

Apr 08, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM Rome,
The volume “Geological, economic and social considerations in the management and prevention of seismic risk” will be presented on 8 April. The experience of the AVUS Award 6 APRIL 2009. The publication collects the contributions of university professors, researchers and managers of the technical structures of the State, who have analyzed: the historical issues that are at the basis of the seismic emergencies of our territory, the current situation of the seismic hazard map in Italy, the study of faults and the training of students towards these topics.

Discover and photograph the geosites of the Italian regions

Mar 28, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM Online event,
On 28 March, at 12.30, the presentation of the photographic competition for students organized by ISPRA and SIGEA (Italian Society of Environmental Geology) will be held in the Sala Caduti di Nassirya of the Senate of the Republic.

One hundred and more ... millions of years of Park geology

Jun 03, 2022 to Jun 04, 2022 San Donato Val di Comino (FR),
On the occasion of the centenary of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park, San Donato Val di Comino (FR) will host a two-day event dedicated to the Geology of the Park! The appointment is on 3 June 2022 at the "L. Cellucci "of San Donato, where a scientific conference will be held organized by the Park in collaboration with the Department of Engineering and Geology of the University G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara and the participation of ISPRA researchers and the president of the Italian Geology Association and Tourism.

The soil: a resource to be protected. Final conference of the Soil4Life project

Mar 29, 2022 from 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM Online event,
The European Soil4Life   project comes to an end and to draw up a final balance sheet organizes a conference in which the representatives of all the partners will participate: Legambiente Onlus, Italian Farmers Confederation (CIA), Council for Research in Agriculture and the analysis of Agricultural Economy , Regional Agency for Agriculture and Forests (Lombardy), ISPRA, Politecnico di Milano, Roma Capitale, International Volunteer Coordination Committee (France), Udruga Zelena Istria-Green Istria (Croatia) and many other guests.

The wolf: resource or threat?

The recent article published in the prestigious scientific journal Scientific Reports, produced by a team of 14 researchers from all over Europe and coordinated by the geneticists of the ISPRA Conservation Genetics Area, provides very useful biomolecular tools to identify, at European level, the different populations of wolves and jackals but also possible hybrids between wolves, jackals and dogs. The study offers invaluable support for planning adequate conservation actions that take into account the particular dynamics of expansion of wild canids, currently underway at European level.

First post-pandemic meeting of the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen

The Vice President of the European Environment Agency, Alessandro Bratti, spoke at the first post-pandemic meeting held in Copenhagen underlining the need to integrate environmental policies and the Agency's strategy with social issues. "The energy crisis that has arisen and that we are experiencing due to the war in Ukraine risks undermining the achievement of the European objectives regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In every Member State there is a very strong pressure on environmental agencies that risks lowering the control over the protection of biodiversity and the protection of our ecosystems. It is necessary that at European level there are as many common indications as possible on how to deal with this very delicate situation "

Publication of the Position Paper: "Urban and periurban green infrastructures" of ASvis

Published the Position Paper "Urban and peri-urban green infrastructures" coordinated by ISPRA within the Working Group on Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) of ASviS - Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development. The document aims to take stock of the policies in place in terms of urban forestation and the increase of greenery in the city and on the tools to enhance the environmental benefits

EMAS award for the best organization registred

The Committee Ecolabel and Ecoaudit and ISPRA will award the organizations that applied in the best way the principles of EMAS(  Regulation CE n.1221/09 ). The award cerimony will be held in Spoleto in the last week of June 2022, during the Two Worlds Festival

Second National Conference on Meteorological and Climate Forecasts

Jun 21, 2022 to Jun 22, 2022 Bologna,
The Second National Conference on Meteorological and Climate Forecasts, organized by AISAM (Italian Association of Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology) and SISC (Italian Society for Climate Sciences), will be held in Bologna on 21-22 June 2022 at the headquarters of Emilia Romagna Region.