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Communicate the environment

As part of the Rome Science Festival (18-23 April 2023), at the Auditorium Parco della Musica it will be held the second preparatory event of the SNPA National Conference "Communicate the environment" (Wednesday 19 April from 9.30 to 14) with some protagonists of the world of information and environmental divulgation to analyze how we are reporting the environment through the media and how we will be called to do so in the future.

This event will be an opportunity to discuss how to make environmental information and think about current events, also in the light of the rediscovered space that science has had after the pandemic, in a context particularly suitable for talking about these issues which is the annual appointment with the Rome Science Festival.

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Greenhouse gas emissions: growing trend again, accomplices transport and global warming

The scenarios up to 2030 are not very promising

The ISPRA National Inventory of greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants is online

In 2021, greenhouse gas emissions in Italy will start to grow again after the stop of the pandemic period: in just one year (2020-2021) the values ​​show a sharp increase (+8.5%), despite recording a decrease of 20% compared to 1990, thanks to the growth in recent years of energy production from renewable sources (hydroelectric and wind), energy efficiency in industrial sectors and the transition to the use of fuels with a lower carbon content. But the reduction is not enough: emissions are 11 million tonnes above the target set for 2021.

A situation which, according to estimates, seems destined to continue not only in 2022, but also in future years. In fact, the scenarios to 2030 are not very promising: a low reduction in emissions in the transport and heating sectors is expected and a misalignment with the objectives established by Effort Sharing which in 2030 could exceed 15 million tonnes. It is therefore essential to reverse the trend if we want to meet the emission reduction targets.

Land degradation and Healthy soils: towards a glossary and monitoring system

ISPRA, in cooperation with CREA and with Teagasc, in the context of the EJP SOIL Program and in particular of the WP8 dedicated to the interface between Science and Politics, will organize a webinar to discuss the topic of Land degradation. The event will be an opportunity to analyze how Europe is moving on this important challenge, which since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, in line with the implementation of SDG 15, and following the recommendations of the Court of Auditors European, the European Commission has included in the EU Soil Strategy for 2030.

Climate risk in North-Eastern Italy and adaptation initiatives in urban and agricultural areas

The study day will analyze two of the multiple factors that characterize climate risk in North-Eastern Italy, particularly in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia Regions, consisting of urban risk and agricultural risk. Both of these risk factors are linked to increases in temperature, variations in precipitation and greater duration and frequency of extreme climatic phenomena.

Lakes, mirror of climate change

Emerging phenomena, dynamics, potential and tools for the management and care of the Castelli Romani Park

The anthropic impact, emerging pollutants, senseless use put a strain on the quantity and quality of water almost everywhere on the planet, the safety of the territory and the health of citizens risk being endangered.

First Global Author's Meeting for the seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7)

A week of meetings of scientists and experts from all over the world, called by the United Nations Environment Agency (UNEP) to draw up the seventh edition of the report on the state and prospects of the global environment ( Global Environment Outlook, GEO-7).

The public consultation on the National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change has started

The proposed Plan has been published on the portal of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, now open to contributions from citizens, communities and all public and private entities. The National Plan for Adaptation to Climate Change (PNACC) is a national planning tool to support national, regional and local institutions in identifying and choosing the most effective adaptation actions according to the level of government, the sector of intervention and of the specificities of the context, favoring the integration of adaptation criteria into planning processes and tools.

Climate change in cities and the role of urban planning and natural based solution

The Municipality of Ferrara will host the first cycle of meetings of the European Usage project, on the fight against climate change. Three days of meetings, from 31 January to 2 February 2023, in which project partners and stakeholders (public administrations, experts and researchers, associations, companies) will meet to discuss urban heat islands, rainfall, air quality , biodiversity, data to be collected and exchanged to improve environmental policies at urban level.

Resilient management of coasts, ports and shipping

The workshop will be a moment of in-depth analysis on the needs of port operators regarding the resilient management of activities in the scenario conditioned by the current climate changes and the potential offered by observation systems on the state of the sea (in situ and remotely) and their integration with predictive modeling tools

Preliminary assessment of the climate state for the year 2022

On the web site www.scia.isprambiente.it  the preliminary assessment of the state of the climate for the year that has just ended is available, with a summary of the main elements that characterized the course of 2022. In particular, the average trend of the temperature and precipitation parameters on a national scale is described and compared with that of past years. The validated trend estimates and the complete analysis of the climate indicators and indices will be published in July 2023 in the SNPA annual report "Climate indicators in Italy"

Climate: the challenge of adaptation in the city of Rome

First appointment towards the Adaptation Plan of the Municipality of Rome
The Municipality of Rome is among the most affected in Italy by meteorological-hydrogeological events, which follow each other with greater intensity and frequency. One of the critical issues concerns the lack of rain absorption, in areas at hydrogeological risk and with inadequate sewage systems. Among the major consequences is the blockage and limitations of public transport, starting with the underground network.
The Capital, in 2017 and during 2022, found itself having to deal with an emergency of enormous significance and of a diametrically opposite sign such as drought.

National plan for adaption to climate change

The National plan for adaption  to Climate Change has been published on the website of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security. The main objective of the PNACC is to provide national guidelines for the implementation of actions aimed at minimizing the risks deriving from climate change, improving the adaptive capacity of natural, social and economic systems and taking advantage of any opportunities that may arise present with the new climatic conditions.

Estimated 0.9% increase in emissions in 2022 compared to 2021

On the basis of the data available for 2022, as a result of the recovery of economic activities on the one hand and the containment of natural gas consumption on the other, an increase in greenhouse gas emissions is estimated at national level; in fact, in 2022 emissions on the national territory increased by 0.9% compared to 2021 against a 2.6% increase in GDP.

For a national action plan to reduce methane emissions

On 21 December, in the Chamber of Deputies, the document "Guidelines for an Italian strategy for reducing methane emissions from the natural gas supply chain 2022" will be presented and the contribution, after COP 27, of the Working Table with companies and institutions for the implementation of the EU Regulation and the Global Methane Pledge Energy Pathway.

Monitor the disappearance of glaciers to understand the urgency of climate adaptation

The climate crisis and the national adaptation plan
The Caravan of the Alps is an information campaign by Legambiente born in 2002 to tell the story of the Alpine territory, a fundamental ecosystem for the conservation of biodiversity in Europe made fragile by climate change and excessive exploitation of resources.

Effects of climate change on the Italian economy

The presentation of the report "The effects of climate change on the Italian economy", a research project by the Bank of Italy, takes place today. The study project, included in the series 'Economics and finance' of the Bank of Italy, includes work on the impact on the Italian production system, on society and on the effectiveness of environmental policies.

Open Summit 2022

A special day at the MAXXI in Rome to analyze the results of COP27 and discuss the state of the ecological transition. We will talk about energy communities, electric cars, regional initiatives and startups that have identified "clean tech" solutions. During the event, the exhibition "Climate Change Italia" will also be inaugurated, created by seven photographers from Contrasto to tell the impact of the climate emergency in Italy.

Research recounts: cities and travel of tomorrow

How will we move in the future, and in which city will we live? Will scientific advances allow us to live and travel cleanly, sustainably and efficiently? Six Italian researchers tell the public about their experiences. An informal chat with short interventions in an unusual and symbolic place: the Schengen departures area of ​​Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Presentation of the Climate TRACE initiative at COP27 in Sharm el Sheik

The climate crisis is underway and its impacts are increasingly incisive. The Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement have defined the context for the monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions and reduction commitments of the 198 countries of the United Nations. Estimates of emissions are very accurate in countries that have data and funds available for monitoring; among these, those estimated for Italy by ISPRA.

COP27

The COP27 , the climate conference organized annually by the United Nations, has begun as part of the Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC). To open the event in Sharm El-Sheikh, the High level segment, which saw the participation of heads of state and government to discuss cross-cutting issues, such as the just transition, the future of energy, innovative financing for the climate and development, food security, water security, climate change and sustainability of vulnerable communities.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke with a very clear message, confirming Italy's commitment to meet the European targets set by the Fit for 55 package, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the production of energy from renewable sources. He also stressed the importance of a just transition, supporting the countries most affected by the climate crisis. The activation of an Italian Climate Fund, envisaged in the 2022 Budget Law, of 840 million a year, for 5 years (2022-2026), was also announced, aimed at supporting developing countries to implement the decarbonisation of its economic activities.
ISPRA takes part in COP27 within the Italian delegation, and provides technical support to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, with the monitoring of national greenhouse gas emissions and the definition of emission scenarios.

The effects of climate change in Italy: adaptation strategies and the role of insurance companies

The Bank of Italy and IVASS, in cooperation with the Venice World Capital of Sustainability Foundation, are organizing a conference on: "The effects of climate change in Italy: adaptation strategies and the role of insurance companies". After an analisis at the challenges related to climate change, the interventions will deepen the possible adaptation and mitigation strategies of identifiable risks in the insurance sector.

The National Platform on Adaptation to Climate Change has been published

The Italian platform on adaptation to climate change, promoted by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and implemented by ISPRA, aims to favor the exchange of information between the central administration, local authorities and all stakeholders, starting from citizens, with respect to the theme of adaptation to climate change, thus representing the main information tool in Italy on this issue.

Second meeting of the seventh Global Environment Outlook

The second meeting of the seventh Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is underway in Nairobi which in 3 years will have to produce a report on the state and prospects of the global environment. Four themes will be worked on for the report that will see the light in 2025: loss of biodiversity, climate change, pollution, land degradation.

Living Planet Report 2022

Thursday 13 October will host the launch event of the Living Planet Report 2022, the WWF's global report on the health of the planet. The Report provides a clear picture of the health status of vertebrate species populations around the world, which can be used to measure the overall health of the ecosystem. Nature has been showing this for years: we live in the full "Anthropocene", the era in which unsustainable human activities are pushing the natural systems that sustain life on Earth, including ours, to the limit. The 2022 edition focuses on the close relationship between nature loss and the climate crisis, identifying the system changes necessary for a nature-positive future.

XXXI Review of the Sea

Safeguarding of biological resources and blue economy
The priority objective of the XXXI Review of the Sea is to address issues related to: sea, fishing, aquaculture, ecosystem services, offshore marine renewable energy, blue economy, maritime spatial planning, climate change, saline intrusion, tourism and ports, sustainable development of marine-coastal areas, integrated maritime policy, biodiversity, European green deal.

Climate change mitigation: the contribution of agriculture and forests

Agriculture, including animal husbandry, is often indicated as an important source of greenhouse gas emissions, even if the data made available by international (IPCC, FAO) and national (ISPRA) organizations indicate a less significant contribution than that of other human activities. However, it remains a priority to act in compliance with EU and national policies to mitigate the contribution of the primary sector (agricultural production, land use and land use change) to the greenhouse effect and climate change.

Renewable sources against the crisis and for the ecological transition

On 5 October will be held as part of the Sustainable Development Festival, the conference "Renewable sources against the crisis and for the ecological transition" 

PAESC: how to plan, finance and implement actions

In the context of the transition from the 2020 mitigation objectives to the 2030 mitigation and adaptation objectives, the European secretariat of the Covenant of Mayors has planned a series of actions aimed at Italian signatories throughout 2022/23.

Report on climate impacts in the Mediterranean area

From 5 to 8 October, Earth Technology Expo will host the Euro-Mediterranean Conference which will involve scientists, experts, political decision-makers, national and international associations and organizations, and all the civil protection structures of the countries bordering the Mare Nostrum.

The event will focus on the presentation of the First Scientific Report on short and long-term climate impacts in the Mediterranean area

European Researchers' Night 2022

Also this year ISPRA will participate in the European Night of Researchers together with 10 other public research bodies and universities.
The initiative, which will be held throughout Europe on Friday 30 September, is an opportunity to bring citizens closer to the world of scientific research and to discover the activities and results of public research on the most topical issues.

With talks, shows, games, experiments, our researchers will talk to us about circular economy, climate change, biodiversity, soil and sea protection and much more ....

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