Elba underground, a research to explore the biodiversity of the island

Elba underground, a research to explore the biodiversity of the island

The project “Elba underground”In its first phase, has the aim of exploring and documenting the hypogean biodiversity of the island of Elba. In collaboration with the University of Turin, the World Biodiversity Association Onlus and the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, the research focuses on the fauna of the natural and artificial underground environments of the … Read more

Collings between ships and whales: global challenge, solutions and collaboration

Collings between ships and whales: global challenge, solutions and collaboration

Protecting whales from collisions with ships is an urgent problem that requires innovative solutions and global collaboration. Recent studies demonstrate high risk and what preventive measures can be 92% of global navigation routes overlap with cetacean habitats The collisions between ships and whales represent one of the main threats for the survival of cetaceans. A … Read more

Silk wings, light beats. The return of the butterfly house in Sicily

Silk wings, light beats. The return of the butterfly house in Sicily

In Viagrande, at the foot of Etna, reopens The house of butterfliesA tropical oasis where splendid specimens of lepidoptera find refuge that come from every corner of the planet. This year, the exhibition itinerary is enriched with an in -depth analysis of the silk and its ancient processing in Sicily A refuge for wings and … Read more

Arid habitats restored thanks to the Life Drylands Party project

Arid habitats restored thanks to the Life Drylands Party project

The project allowed the restoration of 205 thousand square meters of habitat at risk in Piedmont and Lombardy, with important benefits for local biodiversity. The final event took place on February 20, 2025 at the Kosmos Museum in Pavia, with important results and testimonies at the work done Life Drylands Party: a project for the … Read more

The forest carabinieri in biospace25 to monitor biodiversity with satellite technologies

The forest carabinieri in biospace25 to monitor biodiversity with satellite technologies

The forest, environmental and agri -food unit command of the carabinieri participated in Biospace25, the first international conference on satellite remoteness of biodiversity organized by ESA. During the event, the forest carabinieri presented the Italian case, underlining the role of the national forestry inventory in the sustainable management of the territory Biospace25: an event dedicated … Read more

Veneto, hunting dog race to allocate Lepri

Veneto, hunting dog race to allocate Lepri

On 8 and 9 March, the Veneto Region authorized a race of hunting dogs in twenty -four municipalities in the province of Treviso. Although the killing of hares is not expected, the event threatens puppies and breastfeeding mothers. Lav presented an urgent warning, denouncing the risks for wildlife A cruel competition that threatens wildlife: harsh … Read more

Plan the prevention of fires with altofonte together

Plan the prevention of fires with altofonte together

The project “Guardians and territory” He developed guidelines for territorial planning in the community of Altofonte, in the province of Palermo, aimed at preventing forest fires. In collaboration with local and academic authorities, the guidelines offer practical and participatory solutions for the sustainable management of the territory The aim of the project The project “Guardians … Read more

Discovering Lake Porta and Ronchi-Poveromo. Wet areas

Discovering Lake Porta and Ronchi-Poveromo. Wet areas

On the occasion of the world day of wetlands, two events organized by environmental associations celebrated the importance of Porta di Porta And the area of Ronchi-PoveromoIn Tuscany, fundamental places for biodiversity and environmental protection Lake Porta: an abandoned area evolution to a protected natural reserve Versilia, the Porta di Porta It is one of … Read more

The common toad, essential for Italian biodiversity

The common toad, essential for Italian biodiversity

SEBASTIAN COLNAGHI, KNOWN ENVIRONMENTALIST DEDICATED TO THE SAFEGUARDING OF BIODIVERSITY, HAS SAVED SIX SPECIMENS OF COMMON TOAD REMAINED BLOCKED IN A WATER OUTLET FOR IRRIGATION OF THE FIELDS. THE TOAD IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE BALANCE OF THE ECOSYSTEM BECAUSE IT CONTRIBUTES TO THE NATURAL CONTROL OF INSECTS, INCLUDING MANY HARMFUL TO CROPS AND HUMAN HEALTH … Read more

An appeal to save the balance of European ecosystems

An appeal to save the balance of European ecosystems

THE WOLF IS AN ESSENTIAL FIGURE FOR THE BALANCE OF EUROPEAN ECOSYSTEMS, A NATURAL “BIO-REGULATOR” ABLE TO MAINTAIN BIODIVERSITY AND PREVENT IMBALANCES IN WILDLIFE. HOWEVER, THE EUROPEAN UNION’S RECENT DECISION TO REDUCE ITS LEGAL PROTECTION HAS TRIGGERED A HEAVY DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES, WHICH ALSO INVOLVES SCIENCE AND ETHICS An appeal … Read more