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European Researchers’ Night 2026

Sep 25, 2026 — Sep 26, 2026 Rome, Città dell'Altra Economia

Once again this year, ISPRA is taking part in the European Researchers’ Night, together with other public research institutions and universities.

The initiative, which will take place across Europe on 25 and 26 September, will provide an opportunity to bring citizens closer to the world of scientific research and to discover the activities and results of public research on today’s most relevant issues.

Rome will become the capital of science with the NET Village. From 6:30 p.m., at the Città dell’Altra Economia in the Testaccio district, visitors will have the opportunity to meet researchers, talk with them, and take part in interactive workshops and talks. It will be an opportunity to discover, in an informal and engaging way, the work that thousands of scientists carry out every day for the benefit and progress of society as a whole.

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Water Festival 2026

Sep 28, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 Rome

From September 28 to 30, Rome will host the 9th edition of the Festival dell’Acqua, one of Italy’s leading events dedicated to water services and water management.

This year, thanks to a collaboration between Utilitalia and One Water, the event—which brings together thousands of experts and professionals from across Italy—will take place in conjunction and simultaneously with the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum (September 29–October 2), offering a programme of debates and workshops on water-related issues, with a particular focus on the national context and the perspective of the European strategy for water resilience.

Following the opening event on September 28, which will be attended by ISPRA President Alessandra Gallone, the programme will continue with two further days of discussion and in-depth sessions at the “La Nuvola” Convention Centre. On September 29 and 30, plenary and technical sessions will bring together representatives of public institutions, as well as national and international professionals and experts in the sector.

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Documentary: "Marsican Brown Bear Population Estimate"

Sep 22, 2026

This documentary shines a spotlight on one of the rarest and most fascinating animals in Italy: the Marsican brown bear, a unique subspecies found nowhere else in the world and now at risk of extinction.

Through exclusive footage and first-hand testimonies from the field, we explore the life of this extraordinary bear, which has found its last refuge among the mountains of the central Apennines.

This is not merely the story of a species, but also a profound reflection on the delicate balance between humans and wildlife.

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29th International Conference on Bear Research and Management

Sep 20, 2026 — Sep 25, 2026 Pescasseroli

Connecting science, practice and community engagement for human–bear coexistence

The 29th International Conference on Bear Research and Management will be held in Pescasseroli from 20 to 25 September 2026. This leading international event will take place in the heart of the Central Apennines, home to the Marsican brown bear, a critically endangered species.

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