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The Geothematic Cartography of the CARG Program

Apr 16, 2026 — Apr 16, 2026 Florence, Istituto Geografico Militare, Via Cesare Battisti, 10

ISPRA and the Italian Military Geographic Institute are organizing the conference “The Geothematic Cartography of the CARG Program” scheduled for April 16, 2026, at the headquarters of the Italian Military Geographic Institute in Florence.

The event represents an important opportunity for scientific and technical discussion on the results and developments of the CARG Program (Geological Map of Italy), with particular focus on the production of geothematic cartography, including geomorphological, hazard, hydrogeological, and geomineral mapping. Throughout the day, experts from ISPRA, universities, research institutions, and public bodies will present thematic map sheets currently under development within the CARG framework, illustrating methodologies, expected results, and future perspectives. Significant attention will also be given to the collaboration between ISPRA and the Italian Military Geographic Institute, as well as to new frontiers in digital cartography.

The day will open with institutional greetings from high-level representatives of the Italian Military Geographic Institute and ISPRA. A visit to the Italian Military Geographic Institute is scheduled at the end of the event.

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Air Quality in Italy: Stable Values in 2025

Apr 15, 2026

Data from the National System for Environmental Protection

Limit values for PM10 and PM2.5 have been met across almost the entire country, although exceedances persist in several areas. Nitrogen dioxide levels are decreasing. Extreme heat and lack of precipitation do not improve the ozone situation during summer. The new European Directive sets stricter limits to be achieved by January 1, 2030, requiring additional strategies.

The annual report by SNPA (National System for Environmental Protection) provides a national overview of air quality in the past year. It is a concise report prepared each year by experts from ISPRA and the environmental agencies of Regions and Autonomous Provinces, summarizing data collected from monitoring stations across the country.

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Screening of the documentary “The Phantom Catch – The Great Problem of Ghost Nets”

Apr 22, 2026 05:00 PM — Apr 22, 2026 07:00 PM

The story of the Strong Sea LIFE project

On Wednesday, April 22, at the Roma Eventi Piazza di Spagna Conference Center, the documentary “The Phantom Catch – The Great Problem of Ghost Nets,” directed by Igor D’India, will be premiered, and the results of the Strong Sea LIFE project, coordinated by ISPRA, will be presented.

The documentary tells the story of a five-year journey involving researchers and divers working to free the Mediterranean from more than 22 tons of lost fishing gear.

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ISPRA in the Villaggio per la Terra

Apr 16, 2026 — Apr 19, 2026 Rome, Terrazza del Pincio and Galoppatoio of Villa Borghese

The event, organized by Fondazione Earth Day Italy to celebrate the 56th Earth Day of the United Nations, will take place in Rome from April 16 to 19.

Four days of celebration open to everyone, featuring over 600 free events and 250 participating organizations. The evocative setting of Villa Borghese will be transformed into a vibrant stage for sports, cultural, and artistic activities. More than thirty sports will be available to try, along with workshops offered by the country’s leading research institutes, and 17 themed areas dedicated to the goals of the 2030 Agenda, animated by dozens of organizations.

There will also be concerts, live events, talks, and DJ sets between the Galoppatoio di Villa Borghese and the Terrazza del Pincio, where a green crafts market will also be set up.

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