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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

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

Supporting the Development of Papua New Guinea’s NBSAP 2025–2030 through Regional Stakeholder Workshops

# Project   SETIN is continuing its work in support of the development of Papua New Guinea’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, the NBSAP 2025 to 2030, through a second field mission scheduled from 6 to 29 June 2026.  This mission follows the first field mission carried out in Port Moresby between November and December 2025, which aimed to discuss the revised NBSAP targets with provincial representatives and identify Papua New Guinea’s key biodiversity values. The Inception Workshop, held in Port Moresby from 26

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

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

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

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