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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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3 Febbraio 2026

Alignment of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan with the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework in Samoa

#Project SETIN has concluded its assignment under the Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support (GBF-EAS) project, with the final submission of the assignment in last August 2025. GBF-EAS is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Environment Programme, in partnership with the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat, and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project aims to fast-track readiness and early actions to implement the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) by reviewing and aligning national

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27 Gennaio 2026

Advancing PPG work for a GEF-8 Nature-based Solutions Project in Nepal, coordinated by IUCN

SETIN is moving forward with the Project Preparation Grant (PPG) documentation for the implementation of the GEF-8 project “Mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions to enhance the climate resilience of communities and ecosystems in the Himalayan Region of Nepal”, coordinated by IUCN. At the beginning of December 2025, SETIN supported two dedicated in-person meetings held in Jomsom and Pokhara, in Nepal’s Gandaki Province, bringing together IUCN Nepal, government counterparts, rural municipalities, the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP),

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21 Gennaio 2026

SETIN contribution to GEF Projects

#New As the GEF-8 cycle advances, the GEF-8 Corporate Scorecard (December 2025 edition) provides an updated, portfolio-wide view of progress across the Global Environment Facility’s priorities, tracking performance against GEF-8 targets, how resources are being utilized, and the implementation of key policies across projects approved to date. Overall, the Scorecard highlights strong results, effective resource mobilization, and broad country engagement. It reports that GEF-8 is surpassing most environmental targets, with record progress in protected areas, ecosystem restoration, climate mitigation, and chemicals and

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20 Gennaio 2026

New Assignment: GEF Project Preparation for Inclusive Management of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands Landscape

We are pleased to announce that SETIN has signed a contract with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and has officially started a nine-month assignment to support the preparation of a GEF-funded project in the Central Highlands Landscape of Sri Lanka (CHLSL), a UNESCO World Heritage area: “Inclusive management of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka for conservation of globally significant biodiversity and ecological integrity”. The project aims to strengthen community and ecosystem resilience through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), underpinned by

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13 Gennaio 2026

LIFE SEA.NET – Final Event

On December 17, the Final Conference of the LIFE SEA.NET project took place in the distinguished setting of Palazzo Falletti in Rome, marking the conclusion of a four-year initiative dedicated to strengthening the governance and management of Italy’s marine Natura 2000 sites. Co funded by the EU LIFE Programme and coordinated by Legambiente, the project brought together a broad partnership involving the Italian Ministry for the Environment and Energy Security, ISPRA, the Marine Protected Areas of the Egadi Islands, Punta Campanella

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7 Gennaio 2026

Kick-off meeting for the development of the Federated States of Micronesia Sustainable Land Management National Action Plan and four State Action Plans, supported by GIS-based mapping

The kick-off meeting, held on 18th November 2025, marked the start of a new assignment for SETIN, focused on the development of the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) National Action Plan (NAP) and four State Action Plans (SAPs) for Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN), supported by GIS-based mapping in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The assignment will be delivered in close collaboration with the Project Management Unit, UNDP, and the National and State counterparts, ensuring strong ownership and alignment with the

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