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3 Novembre 2026

Sustainable Tourism Development in Enriquillo Sur, Dominican Republic 

#Project | New Assignment  SETIN, in Joint Venture with THR Tourism Industry Advisors, has been awarded the assignment “Tourism Diagnostic and Circuit Development – Enriquillo Sur” in the Dominican Republic.  The consultancy, commissioned by the World Bank Group, aims to support the sustainable development of tourism in the Enriquillo Sur region, strengthening its connection with the emerging tourism hub of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales.  The assignment will develop a comprehensive territorial tourism diagnostic, identify and assess natural and cultural assets, design sustainable tourism

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27 Ottobre 2026

SETIN to Conduct Natural Capital Accounting Assessments in Two Conservation Areas in Angola

#Project | New Assignment SETIN has been awarded a new consultancy assignment by Conservation International to conduct two Natural Capital Accounting assessments in Angola, covering Luengue-Luiana National Park, within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, and Iona National Park, within the Iona–Skeleton Coast Transfrontier Conservation Area. The assignment is supported through funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and contributes to a broader GEF-7 initiative promoting biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable natural resource management. The assessments aim to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based

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20 Ottobre 2026

🌿 Ecotourism Development in Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan

#Project | Technical Insight How can protected areas develop ecotourism without compromising their ecological integrity? Ecotourism offers important opportunities for biodiversity conservation, conservation financing and local economic development. However, increasing visitor numbers can also place pressure on fragile ecosystems, wildlife habitats and natural resources. As part of the Feasibility Assessment for Ecotourism Development Strategy of Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan, SETIN, in collaboration with THR and with Giacomo Cozzolino as SETIN’s Team Leader, examined ecological carrying capacity

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14 Ottobre 2026

Final evaluation of the project for the prevention of conflicts related to natural resources, pastoralism and transhumance in Bafatá and Gabú, Guinea-Bissau

#Project | Update SETIN is currently conducting the final evaluation of the project “Prevention of Conflicts Related to Natural Resources, Pastoralism and Transhumance in the Regions of Bafatá and Gabú”, in Guinea-Bissau. Funded by the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and implemented by three United Nations agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the project has a total budget of USD 2.5 million

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6 Ottobre 2026

From project design to GEF process review: advancing the GEF-8 Project Document for Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands

#Project | Update Work is progressing on the preparation of the GEF-8 project for Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands Landscape (CHL), building on the evidence, priorities and perspectives gathered through national and district-level consultations. Following the inception phase, the SETIN team has been working on translating stakeholder inputs, field observations and available technical information into the Project Document (ProDoc), refining the project strategy, proposed interventions and implementation arrangements. The consultation process provided a strong evidence base for project design. Across the five target districts

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22 Settembre 2026

Papua New Guinea NBSAP: engaging local stakeholders in the NBSAP 2025–2030

#Project | Mission SETIN is supporting the development of Papua New Guinea’s NBSAP 2025–2030 and the preparation of the 7th National Report. A first mission in Port Moresby was carried out between November and December 2025, aimed at discussing the revised NBSAP targets with provincial representatives and identifying Papua New Guinea’s biodiversity values. A second field mission was scheduled for 6–29 June, during which four regional workshops were planned in Mt Hagen, Lae, Kokopo and Port Moresby, together with the validation workshop of

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15 Settembre 2026

From inception to analysis: advancing biodiversity finance planning across the Pacific

#Project | Workshop National inception workshops have now been conducted in Tonga, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, following the earlier delivery of the Inception Reports. These workshops mark the completion of the inception phase and an important step forward in the BIOFIN process across the six Pacific Island countries. The inception phase is essential for adapting the BIOFIN methodology to each national context. It creates a shared understanding of the objectives, stakeholders,

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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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