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12 Maggio 2026

Advancing Land Degradation Neutrality in the Federated States of Micronesia

#Project #Mission As part of a GEF-7 initiative in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), SETIN carried out a technical mission to support the national process towards Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) and the definition of Sustainable Land Management priorities at national and state level. The mission was coordinated by Viola Fonnesu, as SETIN’s technical lead, in close collaboration with the Department of Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management (DECEM) of FSM and relevant national and state-level stakeholders. The mission included a national

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5 Maggio 2026

Integrated Urban Development in Bamako: Supporting a More Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable City

#Project Final Submission SETIN has completed the final submission of the assignment for the preparation of the project Integrated Urban Development in the District of Bamako, developed in support of a more resilient and sustainable urban development model for Mali’s capital. The assignment, carried out for UNDP, focused on the preparation of a project designed to respond to the growing pressures faced by Bamako as a result of rapid urbanisation. These pressures include environmental degradation, inefficient solid waste management systems, inadequate urban

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28 Aprile 2026

Integrated Infrastructure Planning and Environmental Safeguards 

#Project Submission  SETIN recently completed a technical assignment supporting the environmental assessment and planning of a strategic infrastructure initiative, with a strong focus on aligning development objectives with biodiversity protection and sustainable territorial management.  The work included technical analyses to assess potential interactions between the proposed infrastructure interventions and environmentally sensitive areas, applying established methodologies for impact screening, mitigation planning and precautionary environmental assessment.  Particular attention was given to:  integrating environmental safeguards into project planning and design;  assessing potential ecological interactions and cumulative effects;  identifying mitigation and risk avoidance measures;  supporting planning solutions that enhance connectivity

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16 Aprile 2026

PPG Sri Lanka – 1st Field Mission

#Project – update Between 25 February and 7 March 2026, SETIN conducted a mission in Sri Lanka in support of the preparation of the GEF-8 IUCN project “Strengthening Climate-Resilient and Integrated Landscape Management in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.” The project aims to promote an integrated approach to landscape management across the Central Highlands Landscape, enhancing ecosystem resilience, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and strengthening coordination among institutions and sectors. The mission began in Colombo with a series of bilateral meetings with key stakeholders,

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7 Aprile 2026

Supporting the development of a National Loss and Damage Evidence Base for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)

#Project – new assignment SETIN is pleased to announce the start of a new assignment to support the development of a National Loss and Damage Evidence Base for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The assignment was officially launched through an initial kick-off coordination meeting involving the consulting team, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), and representatives of the FSM Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management (DECCEM). This work aims to strengthen the national evidence base on climate-related

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17 Marzo 2026

Reopening of the Mausoleum of Lucius Munatius Plancus in Gaeta

# News On 13 March, one of Gaeta’s most emblematic historical landmarks officially reopened to the public: the Mausoleum of Lucius Munatius Plancus. After a long period of closure that began during the Covid pandemic, the reopening marked an important moment for the city, restoring public access to a site of exceptional historical and cultural value. With more than 2,000 years of history, the mausoleum remains one of the most significant testimonies to Gaeta’s Roman heritage and an enduring symbol of Gaeta’s

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10 Marzo 2026

Magic Italy Center (MIC) Project – “I Sentieri di Ermes”

#Submission SETIN contributed to the environmental assessment of the Magic Italy Center (MIC) Project – “I Sentieri di Ermes”, an initiative focused on the development of a cycle tourism network in the Italian regions of Abruzzo, Lazio and Marche. The project was developed within the three regions affected by the 2009 and 2016–2017 earthquakes and is part of the Complementary Fund to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan for the Earthquake-Affected Areas, under the Next Appennino programme. The project involves the development

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24 Febbraio 2026

Cabo Verde National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans – Final Submission

#Project Contracted by the National Directorate of Environment (DNA), SETIN is leading the conclusion of the assessment of Cabo Verde’s NBSAP monitoring system and the development of the Monitoring Plan, within the framework of aligning the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). This work is carried out in line with the monitoring framework adopted by the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) through COP15 Decision 15/5, which established a common approach for tracking

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17 Febbraio 2026

Papua New Guinea National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP): Progress Update on Ongoing Activities 

#Project Supported by the GEF and implemented in partnership with UNDP Papua New Guinea and CEPA, SETIN continues to advance its technical support to the Papua New Guinea National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP) process in Papua New Guinea, contributing to the ongoing review and strengthening of national biodiversity planning frameworks. On 12 January, two key deliverables were formally submitted: Deliverable 2 – Inception Workshop Report, documenting the outcomes of the four-day NBSAP workshop held in Port Moresby, including the main discussions,

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10 Febbraio 2026

Final Conference of the LIFE ELIFE Project

#Conference On December 18th, 2025, the Final Conference of the LIFE ELIFE Project, funded under the LIFE Programme, marked the conclusion of five years of intensive work dedicated to the conservation of sharks and rays in the Mediterranean Sea. Throughout the project lifecycle, LIFE ELIFE strengthened scientific knowledge on elasmobranch species, promoted engagement with fishing communities, increased public awareness, and supported the development of management measures in close collaboration with institutional stakeholders. These combined efforts aimed to improve understanding of shark and

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