November
Presentation of the Report “Land consumption, territorial dynamics and ecosystem services” - 2024 Edition
Dec 03, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
— Rome, ISPRA, sala Conferenze, Via V. Brancati, 48 and Online,
Today, at the ISPRA headquarters in Rome, the 2024 edition of the Report "Land consumption, territorial dynamics and ecosystem services" has been presented by the National System for Environmental Protection (SNPA), which ensures the monitoring activities of the territory and land consumption. The loss of ecosystem services linked to land consumption is not only an environmental problem, but also an economic one: in 2023 the reduction of the "sponge effect", i.e. the ability of the soil to absorb and retain water and regulate the hydrological cycle, according to estimates, it costs the country over 400 million euros per year. An "expensive soil" that comes alongside the other costs caused by the loss of ecosystem services due to the decrease in habitat quality, the loss of agricultural production, carbon storage or climate regulation. Overall, land consumption still remains too high, although with a slight decrease compared to the previous year and continues to advance at the rate of approximately 20 hectares per day, covering new 72.5 km2 (a surface area as large as all the buildings in Turin , Bologna and Florence). A lower growth compared to last year's figure, but which is still above the ten-year average of 68.7 km2 (2012-2022) and only partially compensated by the restoration of natural areas (just over 8 km2, due in largely to the recovery of construction site areas). On the occasion of the presentation of the Report, the winning images of the 2024 Photo Contest " One shot to tell the story of change " will be presented. Program Video Photo gallery Summary Regional data Main data at regional, provincial and municipality level
From violence to rebirth. Paths against gender violence
Nov 25, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
— Rome - ISPRA,
On 25 November, on the occasion of the International Day against Violence against Women, the round table "From violence to rebirth. Paths against gender violence" was held at the ISPRA Conference Room in Rome. The participants explored the cultural roots of gender violence and discussed how a profound cultural change can counteract these dynamics, as well as how female leadership can be a driving force for change.
Geology accessible to all
Dec 09, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
— Rome, ISPRA,, via Vitaliano Brancati 48,
CARG project: geological maps, 3D subsoil models and databases in one click Making geology accessible to all is the objective of the new tools of the CARG project presented on 9 December at the Rome headquarters of ISPRA CARG Gate is a new and single access point to all geological and geothematic maps, subsoil sheets, related explanatory notes and databases, produced in the CARG Project, freely downloadable and reusable. Geo-IT3D is a viewer for browsing and querying 3D geological models available on the national territory, with harmonized and freely downloadable data. These new tools will help ensure the sharing and reuse of strategic data and provide the knowledge of our territory necessary to effectively respond to future challenges in terms of geological hazards, water, mineral and renewable energy resources, citizen safety and infrastructure. Program Photo gallery
The products of the GeoSciences IR infrastructure: geological data accessible to all
Nov 28, 2024
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Thematic webinars to collect feedback on GeoSciences IR products With the aim of collecting feedback on the products being created as part of the GeoSciences IR project, 10 thematic webinars were organized aimed at potential end users of the infrastructure, from Regional Geological Services to stakeholders up to professional geologists.
Final event Life Perdix
Nov 28, 2024
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The LIFE Perdix project is coming to an end after six years of intense work. During the project, individuals of Gray Partridge were genetically selected and reintroduced into the “Valle del Mezzano” SPA, forming a stable and reproductive population. The final conference will take place over two days, during which the results obtained will be illustrated.
XI Edition of the Study Days “Research and Application of Ecotoxicological Methodologies”
Nov 26, 2024
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— Livorno, Camera di Commercio - Piazza del Municipio,
As usual, every 2 years starting from 2006, ISPRA promotes the Study Days "Research and application of ecotoxicological methodologies" with the collaboration and support of other public and private institutions. These days represent a meeting moment for the Italian scientific community, control bodies, private individuals and all those interested in ecotoxicological issues and their practical applications and regulatory evolution.