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28 Luglio 2026

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

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21 Luglio 2026

SETIN Supports the Submission of Cabo Verde’s Seventh National Report

#Project#Submission In early June 2026, SETIN submitted Cabo Verde’s complete Seventh National Report, which is currently awaiting comments. Seventh National Reports provide an assessment of national progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Collectively, these reports will support the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat in preparing a global assessment of progress, which will inform the global review of the Framework’s implementation. The SETIN team involved in the assignment was composed of Ana Catarina Mota and Alessandro Piazzi. Ana Catarina Mota carried out the

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14 Luglio 2026

SETIN begins its journey within the Target Gender Equality programme

#Project SETIN has started its participation in the Target Gender Equality programme, promoted by the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a more inclusive, equitable and responsible organisation. Through this initiative, our colleagues Lorena Picinini and Catarina Mota are taking part in a structured process focused on assessing gender equality within SETIN. The programme provides an opportunity to examine existing roles and organisational practices, strengthen internal understanding and identify concrete areas where further progress can be achieved. As part of

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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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9 Giugno 2026

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

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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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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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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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