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Guidelines for the Preparation of Environmental Monitoring Plans for Projects Subject to Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures

May 14, 2026 09:00 AM — May 14, 2026 01:30 PM Roma, sede ISPRA, via Vitaliano Brancati 48 e online

Within the framework of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMP) provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental changes associated with the construction and operation of projects, measuring their sustainability.

The new ISPRA Guidelines provide criteria and technical contents for the preparation of EMPs, offering unified methodological and operational guidance that also enables technical harmonization across the national territory, as well as the comparison and reuse of monitoring data.

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World Bee Day 2026

May 20, 2026 — May 20, 2026

Pollinating insects play vital ecological roles that support global biodiversity, food security, and ecosystem balance. About 90% of the world’s wild flowering plants depend on insects for pollination in order to reproduce. It is also estimated that 75% of major global crops—including vegetables, fruits, nuts, and forage—benefit from insect pollination. Beyond agriculture, pollinators indirectly contribute to climate change mitigation by supporting the health of forests and natural ecosystems, which are essential for CO₂ absorption.

The status of pollinator populations in Italy is considered critical, reflecting the broader negative trend across Europe.

Species at risk: around 22% of the 151 assessed native bee species are threatened with extinction.
Main causes: habitat fragmentation, intensive agriculture, widespread pesticide use, and increasing pressure from climate change.

We all depend on pollinators. Monitoring their decline and taking action to halt biodiversity loss is essential—not only for protecting ecosystems, but also for safeguarding food systems and environmental stability.

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The contamination of the seabed of the Orbetello Lagoon and its relationships with biota

May 15, 2026 09:00 AM — May 15, 2026 05:00 PM Orbetello, Casale Giannella, Centro di Educazione Ambientale “A. Peccei” WWF

The RELOAD Project (ISPRA – Regione Toscana) and prospects for the environmental protection of the lagoon

On May 15, in Orbetello, ISPRA is organizing a study day entitled: “The contamination of the seabed of the Orbetello Lagoon and its relationships with biota – The RELOAD Project (ISPRA – Regione Toscana) and prospects for the environmental protection of the lagoon.”

The initiative aims to present the results of the RELOAD project, funded by Regione Toscana, and focused on defining reference values (pursuant to Director’s Decree 08.06.2016). These parameters are essential for a possible redefinition of the boundaries of the SIN (Site of National Interest) of the Orbetello Lagoon and for identifying the seabed areas considered most critical.

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