Progetti

Immagine Progetto
March 16, 2026

MYNA-OUT

The project “MYNA-OUT: Italy’s initiative for a myna-free future” aims to eradicate the common myna (Acridotheres tristis) from Italian territory during the early stages of its invasion. The initiative is coordinated by the National Research Council – Institute for Research on Terrestrial Ecosystems (CNR-IRET) and funded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) under the European Rapid Response Fund for invasive alien species. The project will run for twelve months, from April 2026 to March 2027, and will

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March 11, 2026

VinAE

VinAE – Vineyards network for co-creation and expansion of AgroEcological strategies to face viticulture challenges: a basis for cross-borders living labs. VinAE proposes the creation of a pilot network of wineries applying agroecological practices located in five of the main European grape and wine producing countries: Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Turkey. The pilot farms are situated in the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Anatolian biogeographical regions, encompassing a wide range of edaphoclimatic, topographic and landscape conditions. This collaborative strategy is particularly valuable

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March 10, 2026

RODOLFO

RODOLFO – ROle of wilDfires on micrOpLastics in Forest sOils The accumulation of microplastics poses a growing environmental threat to terrestrial ecosystems, with soil identified as the main global reservoir for these particles. Despite growing concerns about the effects of microplastics on soil properties and biotic communities, information on their abundance and distribution under real field conditions remains limited, especially in less studied environments such as grasslands and forests. Microplastics can be transported by wind and accumulate in forest soils, making

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February 6, 2026

BiOfficine Suolo

The BiOfficine Suolo project idea – Development of an organic cultivation system for medicinal plants for farms with low-fertility soils – involves the development of an organic cultivation system for medicinal species in marginal soils with reduced fertility. The system, which involves the use of wild varieties of medicinal plants and a biochar/compost mix in low-fertility soils, will enable the farms involved to diversify their production by introducing high added-value crops and, at the same time, will ensure sustainable management

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WOLF-Puglia, Wolves Observation and Landscape Framework in Puglia
January 19, 2026

WOLF-Puglia

The wolf (Canis lupus) represents a fundamental component of terrestrial ecosystems. As an apex predator, it plays a key role in regulating prey populations (primarily ungulates, but not exclusively), limiting not only their numbers but also reducing the risk of zoonotic disease spread, which can potentially have deleterious impacts on human economic activities (e.g. African swine fever). The presence of the wolf in Apulia, including in proximity to highly anthropized areas, together with recent changes in its protection status, makes it

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Koral - Biomarker genes from coastal ecosystem monitoring: a stronghold for the assessment of heavy metals impact
January 17, 2026

KORAL

The KORAL project – Biomarker genes from coastal ecosystem monitoring: a stronghold for the assessment of heavy metals impact – aims to assess the impact of heavy metal contamination on Mediterranean coastal dune ecosystems through an innovative, multidisciplinary approach integrating classical ecological surveys with cutting-edge molecular analyses. Coastal dunes, critical yet threatened habitats, face pressures from urbanization, pollution, and climate change. Heavy metals, originating from anthropogenic sources, accumulate in soils, sediments, and organisms across terrestrial and marine food webs, posing severe

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December 17, 2025

Radicati

In the project Radicati IRET-CNR will assess the toxicity of contaminated soils using phytotoxicity tests and select appropriate plant species for phytoremediation. In collaboration with the University of Tuscia, a survey of the area’s native flora will be conducted to determine which species of trees and herbs have adapted to the conditions at the site and how they have responded to the presence of contamination. The project proposes nature-based sustainable (NbS) approaches for soil remediation and ecosystem enhancement, opening up

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September 8, 2025

SubSed

The main objective of the LIFE SUBSED project was the production and use of sustainable substrates as alternatives to peat in the floriculture sector. Peat is a non-renewable resource, and its exploitation has a significant environmental impact, particularly on biodiversity and CO₂ emissions. LIFE SUBSED aimed to reduce this impact by developing alternative substrates derived from dredged sediments from the port of Livorno, recovered through remediation processes such as phytoremediation and landfarming.  The recovered sediments were mixed in

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September 8, 2025

AgriSed

Use of dredged sediments for creating innovative growing media and technosols for plant nursery and soil rehabilitation  The AGRISED project was based on the concept of circular economy and on the recovery of resources that would otherwise be considered waste. Starting from river sediments and green waste—materials often not properly valorized and usually disposed in landfills with significant environmental

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June 19, 2025

GOCCIA

IRET-CNR, as part of the “Osservatorio La Goccia”, is partner in the project GOCCIA – Green opportunities to clean-up contaminants through an interspecies alliance – funded by the European Urban Initiative (EUI). The project is led by the Municipality of Milan and involves 8 Italian partners and 3 European cities as transfer partners. GOCCIA represents an innovative model, where the environment plays the role of primary stakeholders. The project aims to regenerate a large urban area in the Bovisa district of

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