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What flows beneath our feet? Rome's groundwater in the context of a changing climate

The water supply of the city of Rome comes mainly from springs located several kilometers from the city center, in Apennines or volcanic areas. However, ...

Wood biomass and the mitigation of the climate crisis : opportunity or problem ?

Woody biomass currently are the most important source of renewable energy in the EU and in Italy and represents an indispensable resource to achieve the ...

World day against desertification and drought

The "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" proclaimed by the United Nations with a 1995 resolution is celebrated every year on 17 June. The ...

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The world day promoted by United Nations to combat against desertification and drought is celebrated every June 17, with the aim to make people aware on the ...

World Desertification and Drought Day 2025

This year’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought focuses on one of the most pressing global challenges: restoring 1.5 billion hectares of degraded ...

World Environment Day 2024

World Environment Day has been celebrated since 1972 and represents the United Nations' main vehicle for encouraging global awareness and action for the ...

World Water Day 2025

World Water Day is celebrated on March 22, an annual United Nations observance focused on the importance of fresh water. With over 2 billion people living ...

World Water Day. In Italy in 2023 the availability of water will be reduced by 18% compared to the annual average calculated since 1951

Drought, record rainfall and floods. Better situation than in 2022 ISPRA analyzes on the availability of national water resources The availability of water ...

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, ...