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9 Settembre 2026

Sustainable Land Management in Micronesia: Draft Plans and Stakeholder Validation

#Project update Following the kick-off meeting held in November 2025, the GEF-7 initiative in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)  has progressed from initial consultations to the preparation and stakeholder review of the draft Sustainable Land Management National Action Plan and four State Action Plans. The current phase focuses on incorporating feedback from the validation process and preparing GIS capacity-building activities. Working closely with FSM’s Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management (DECEM) and the Project Management Unit, SETIN experts

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1 Settembre 2026

Cabo Verde advances the preparation of its 7th National Report on Biodiversity

#Mission SETIN carried out the first data collection mission in Cabo Verde as part of the preparation of the country’s Seventh National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The main objective of the mission was to collect data and information on the progress achieved by Cabo Verde towards its biodiversity targets over the past eight years. The information gathered through one-to-one meetings with national stakeholders will directly contribute to the finalization of the report. The mission followed a structured process of stakeholder

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25 Agosto 2026

Design Verification for the Expansion Works of Molo Norimberga in the Port of Messina

#Project #Submission #ProjectArchive In March 2025, SETIN completed and delivered the Design Verification documentation for the Executive Design of the expansion works of Molo Norimberga in the Port of Messina. The assignment was carried out by SETIN’s Alessandro Piazzi and Riccardo Leone. The project will increase the operational capacity of the port through the construction of a new quay. It also covers the associated maritime and plant engineering works, drainage and stormwater treatment systems, electrical and fire protection installations, and provisions for

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18 Agosto 2026

Design Verification for the New Tramway Lines of the City of Palermo

#Project #Submission #ProjectArchive In June 2025, SETIN completed and delivered the Design Verification documentation for the Definitive Design of Palermo’s new tramway lines. The work was carried out by Alessandro Piazzi and Riccardo Leone as part of the Technical and Economic Feasibility Design for the extension and enhancement of the city’s existing tram network. The project aims to strengthen local public transport by developing new tramway connections integrated with the existing mobility system. It also seeks to support the regeneration and improvement

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11 Agosto 2026

Appropriate Assessment (VINCA) for the Acqua Marcia Reservoir at Villa Borghese

#Project #Submission #ProjectArchive In April 2025, SETIN prepared the Appropriate Assessment (VINCA) for the conservation and adaptive reuse of the historic Acqua Marcia Reservoir building within Villa Borghese, in the municipality of Rome. The assessment was prepared in accordance with D.P.R. 357/1997, as amended, which implements the EU Habitats Directive in Italy. The work, carried out entirely by Alessandro Piazzi, assessed the project’s compatibility with the conservation objectives of the Natura 2000 network. It considered the characteristics of the proposed works and

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4 Agosto 2026

SETIN Supports the Development of Biodiversity Finance Plans in Pacific Island Countries

#Project – new assignment Six Pacific Island countries are taking an important step towards strengthening the financing of their biodiversity priorities. SETIN has begun supporting the development of national Biodiversity Finance Plans in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Palau. The assignment is being implemented under UNDP’s Pacific BIOFIN Umbrella Programme and follows the BIOFIN methodology. Its purpose is to support each country in identifying practical ways to mobilize and manage the financial

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28 Luglio 2026

Landscape Authorisation for the Upgrade of the Acilia and Cinecittà Waste Collection Centres

#Project #Submission Between March and April 2026, SETIN completed and submitted the documentation required to obtain Landscape Authorisation for the upgrade of two waste collection centres managed by AMA S.p.a., in the Municipality of Rome: Acilia and Cinecittà. For both sites, SETIN prepared the technical, administrative and graphical documentation required under the applicable landscape protection legislation. This included Landscape Reports, an analysis of the existing conditions, an assessment of potential visual and landscape impacts, and drawings presenting the territorial context, the proposed

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21 Luglio 2026

SETIN Supports the Submission of Cabo Verde’s Seventh National Report

#Project#Submission In early June 2026, SETIN submitted Cabo Verde’s complete Seventh National Report, which is currently awaiting comments. Seventh National Reports provide an assessment of national progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Collectively, these reports will support the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat in preparing a global assessment of progress, which will inform the global review of the Framework’s implementation. The SETIN team involved in the assignment was composed of Ana Catarina Mota and Alessandro Piazzi. Ana Catarina Mota carried out the

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14 Luglio 2026

SETIN begins its journey within the Target Gender Equality programme

#Project SETIN has started its participation in the Target Gender Equality programme, promoted by the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a more inclusive, equitable and responsible organisation. Through this initiative, our colleagues Lorena Picinini and Catarina Mota are taking part in a structured process focused on assessing gender equality within SETIN. The programme provides an opportunity to examine existing roles and organisational practices, strengthen internal understanding and identify concrete areas where further progress can be achieved. As part of

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7 Luglio 2026

Evaluating Ecosystem-based Adaptation for Climate-Resilient Rural Livelihoods in Nepal

#ProjectUpdate SETIN carried out the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF-funded project “Catalysing Ecosystem Restoration for Climate Resilient Natural Capital and Rural Livelihoods in Degraded Forests and Rangelands of Nepal”, implemented from May 2018 to June 2025. Implemented in Nepal’s mid-hill and high-mountain areas, the project aimed to strengthen the capacity of national and local government institutions to respond to climate change through Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) measures in degraded forests and rangelands. Its activities combined ecosystem restoration with sustainable forest, rangeland and pasture

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