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2 Giugno 2026

Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Submission in Cisterna di Latina: Supporting Sustainable Territorial Development Through Environmental Planning

#Project SETIN recently contributed to the preparation of the Preliminary Environmental Report supporting the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening process for a planning initiative in the Municipality of Cisterna di Latina, in the Lazio Region, Italy. The assignment was developed by the technical team composed of Alessandro Piazzi and Riccardo Leone, who coordinated the environmental, territorial and planning analyses required to support an informed decision-making process. The work focused on the assessment of the environmental, landscape and land-use context of the area, as

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26 Maggio 2026

🌾Terminal Evaluation of the Ianda Guiné! Programme in Guinea-Bissau

#Project – Final Workshop SETIN is proud to contribute to the External Final Evaluation of the Ianda Guiné! Programme in Guinea-Bissau, under a subcontract with DT Global, within a consortium led by PROMAN, and headed by Giacomo Cozzolino. The evaluation assessed the relevance, effectiveness, sustainability and long-term impact of EU-funded interventions supporting rural development, food security, agricultural production, rural infrastructure and community resilience across Guinea-Bissau. On 11 May 2026, the final evaluation report was officially submitted to the European Union Delegation

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19 Maggio 2026

Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park Management Plan: A Strategic Tool for Protected Area Management

#Project #Services A Park Plan is a strategic planning instrument that defines the criteria and guidelines through which a protected area manages its natural resources over time. It provides the framework for the conservation of forests, pastures, water resources, wildlife and biodiversity, while supporting a coherent approach to territorial management, environmental protection and future interventions within the Park. The team composed by Alessandro Piazzi, Daniel Bazzucchi, Giacomo Cozzolino and Riccardo Leone, led the preparation of the Management Plan of the Abruzzo, Lazio

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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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