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30 Giugno 2026

Ecotourism Assessment in Bhutan: Update and Final Steps

#Project update SETIN is progressing with the Ecotourism Assessment being developed for two of Bhutan’s most valuable protected areas: the Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) and the Royal Manas National Park (RMNP). Following the field mission carried out in January by Giacomo Cozzolino (SETIN) and Gustavo Basotti (from THR, the Lead Agency for the Project), the SETIN team prepared the first draft of the assessment, submitted on 8 April 2026. The document is structured around three main components: a diagnosis of the current

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16 Giugno 2026

SETIN Supports Regione Lazio in Strengthening Technical Capacities for VINCA Procedures in Protected Areas

#Workshop SETIN supported the Regione Lazio in the implementation of a comprehensive training programme aimed at strengthening technical capacities for the application of the Appropriate Environmental Assessment procedure, known in Italy as VINCA (Valutazione di Incidenza Ambientale), useful for the protection of the Natura 2000 network. The initiative was addressed to public officials and park rangers involved in the management of protected natural areas and in the assessment of plans, projects and interventions that may affect sites of ecological importance. Through this

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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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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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16 Dicembre 2025

Kick-off Meeting of the Feasibility Assessment for the Ecotourism Development Strategy of Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Royal Manas National Park

On 1st December 2025, the kick-off meeting of the BIOFIN project “Conduct Feasibility Assessment for the Ecotourism Development Strategy of Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Royal Manas National Park” was held, formally initiating the Inception Phase of the project. The project is coordinated by UNDP Bhutan, in collaboration with His Majesty’s Secretariat and Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). THR is acting as Team Leader, with SETIN participating as a project partner. The overall objective of the project is to develop Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and

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