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April 27, 2025

SaveTheDate 2 maggio TREES AFTER FIRES

On the occasion of the presentation of the Research Project of Relevant National Interest “TREES AFTER FIRES: an investigation about the ecology and ecophysiology of trees impacted by forest fires,” a day of in-depth discussion and exchange will be held on the topic of forest fires, which often affect the black pine reforestations of the last century in the central Apennines.The presentations will explore various specific aspects of the general topic, with the case study of Mt. Morrone as a

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April 16, 2025

Cotton, Silk, and Wool: Regenerative Agriculture and Innovation at the Heart of Italian Fashion’s Future

Cotton: currently being tested in Apulia through regenerative agriculture methods. Silk: efforts are underway to rebuild a high-end Italian supply chain. Wool: the focus is on restoring the Italian Merino sheep breed. And beyond that, a digital passport and 5.0 technologies are being implemented from field to garment to ensure full-spectrum sustainability, traceability, and circularity. Natural, eco-friendly fibers and cutting-edge solutions are at the core of a fashion future where an increasingly conscious and demanding consumer can bring the principles

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April 10, 2025

King Charles III Meets CNR

A delegation of researchers from the Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IRET) met King Charles III of England during his state visit to Italy, together with a delegation from the European Forest Institute (EFI) and the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) During his state visit to Italy, King Charles III of England met on Wednesday, April 10, 2025, at the gardens of the British Ambassador’s Residence in Rome, with a delegation of researchers from

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April 8, 2025

The Contribution of Scientific Research to the Future of Our Mountains

The Day of Reflection and Communication on the theme “The Contribution of Scientific Research to the Future of Our Mountains” concluded on March 27. The event, held at the CNR headquarters, explored various topics related to the role of scientific research in shaping this perspective. The day was organized by the Mountains Working Group of the Department of Earth System Sciences and Environmental Technologies of the National Research Council (CNR). The event was designed to foster dialogue between scientific research and the

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March 26, 2025

Carlo Calfapietra appointed as Italian expert in Horizon Europe’s Cluster 6

Carlo Calfapietra, Director of the CNR Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems, has been appointed as the Italian expert in Cluster 6 “Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment” within the European research and innovation framework program Horizon Europe. This appointment, conferred by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, recognizes Calfapietra’s role as a key figure in the Italian scientific landscape for topics related to biodiversity, natural resources, and the environment. As part of the Horizon Europe Program Committee, he

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March 23, 2025

Biodiversity and Sustainability: New Market Opportunities

On March 25 at 9:30 AM, the event “Biodiversity and Sustainability: New Market Opportunities” will take place at the Central Headquarters of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome (P.le Aldo Moro 7). The initiative is part of the activities of Spoke8 of the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC), in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), and specifically involves SMEs benefiting from the first of the dedicated Cascade Calls. During the morning session, speakers will include Maria Chiara Carrozza (CNR President),

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March 19, 2025

The Future of Italian Fashion: Agriculture, Research, Innovation, and Sustainability Save The Date

On April 16, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM, the event “The Future of Italian Fashion: Agriculture, Research, Innovation, and Sustainability” will take place at Beste-Hub in Prato. The event will bring together various key players from the research world, including the Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems and the Institute for BioEconomy of the National Research Council (CNR IRET and CNR IBE), the Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), and the European Forest Institute (EFI). However, its true strength lies

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February 28, 2025

Arctic: The Tundra is Expanding at an Unprecedented Rate

The tundra, the typical vegetation of Arctic polar regions, has been rapidly expanding—not just recently, but since the beginning of the last century. This was revealed by an international study coordinated by the Institute of Polar Sciences of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-ISP), in collaboration with the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research, and the ENI-CNR Joint Research Center. According to the research, which was featured on the cover of Nature Communications Earth &

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February 26, 2025

Forest Biodiversity: PRISMA and Lidar Revolutionize Habitat Monitoring

A study by the Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IRET) has demonstrated the effectiveness of hyperspectral data from the Italian Space Agency’s PRISMA satellite and Lidar information in monitoring forest habitat diversity with high detail and accuracy Remote sensing technologies based on PRISMA and Lidar data can significantly improve environmental and forest habitat monitoring, supporting more precise strategies for the management and conservation of European forests. This is demonstrated by a study published

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February 21, 2025

Book presentation in Naples

On February 25, 2025, starting at 10:30 AM, the presentation of the book “History, Architecture, Decorative Motifs, and Restorations” by Barbara Bertoli, a researcher at the Institute of Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems, Naples branch, will take place in Naples. The event will be held at Villa Doria d’Angri, Via F. Petrarca 80. For more information and the event poster:Invito villa Doria_25.02_presentazione volume Bertoli

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