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4 clusters · 15 sources · 14 days · First seen 20 days ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Italian environmental and nature-based initiatives

Overview

Various regional initiatives in Italy are focusing on environmental engagement, accessibility, and the therapeutic benefits of nature.

In Calabria, the Kalabria Trekking association has launched a crowdfunding campaign to improve the Kalabria Coast to Coast hiking trail. The project seeks to fund accessibility upgrades and digital services, such as multilingual audio guides and Italian Sign Language videos. Meanwhile, in the Amalfi Coast, the Francesca Mansi Prize for the Environment has introduced a theme for 2027 titled ‘Adotta un bene’ (Adopt a good), which encourages students to document and propose protection methods for local environmental or cultural assets.

In other regions, programs are emphasizing the connection between nature and health. In Alba and Bra, educational meetings titled ‘Nati con la Natura – Outdoor education: i benefici del contatto con la natura’ are being held for parents and educators to discuss the developmental benefits of outdoor experiences for young children. Additionally, in Quartucciu, the association La voce delle piante is providing training in therapeutic gardening to explore how contact with greenery can support psychophysical wellbeing and social inclusion.

Recent developments have expanded this focus on nature-based health. In Cantagallo, associations Auser La Sartoria and Atto Primo held a meeting regarding the Acquerino Cantagallo Reserve’s potential for promoting well-being, as the Tuscany Region works through its Regional Center for Integrated Medicine to develop nature-based public health pathways. In Florence, the Accademia dei Georgofili hosted a conference titled ‘Therapeutic Horticulture: Scientific Foundations, Applications, and Perspectives in Italy’ to address the fragmentation of horticultural activities in social and rehabilitative settings and to seek professional standards and scientific evaluations.

Entities

Atto Primo · Regione Toscana · Accademia dei Georgofili · Anffas Fano · Asl CN2

Claims

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The “Strada del saluto” connects the San Bellino, San Filippo Neri, and Santissima Trinità parishes in Padua. www.difesapopolo.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The “Strada del saluto” uses multilingual signs to encourage integration. www.difesapopolo.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Anffas Fano is launching a project providing free equestrian re-education for people with disabilities. www.ilnuovoamico.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Anffas Fano project was supported by crowdfunding from Fondazione Carifano. www.ilnuovoamico.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Viterbo initiative “In cammino con gli animali sulle orme di San Francesco” runs from October 26 to November 1. www.ontuscia.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Viterbo project follows a path from La Verna to Assisi. www.ontuscia.it
[○ 1 SOURCE] Five young people are participating in the Viterbo animal-assisted journey. www.ontuscia.it

Timeline

6 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Community initiatives promote inclusion and nature in Italy
Local Italian projects in Padua, Fano, and Viterbo are utilizing nature, equestrian therapy, and walking paths to promote social inclusion and spiritual well-being.
8 days ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Italy explores nature-based health through forest therapy and horticulture
Italian initiatives are advancing nature-based health solutions, focusing on forest therapy in Cantagallo and establishing scientific standards for therapeutic horticulture in Florence.
10 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Nature-based health and education initiatives launched in Italy
Italian initiatives are promoting the health benefits of nature through outdoor education for children in Alba and Bra, and therapeutic gardening training in Quartucciu.
20 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Regional Italian initiatives promote trail accessibility and environmental education
Regional initiatives in Italy focus on heritage: Kalabria Trekking seeks funds to digitize and improve the Coast to Coast trail, while the Amalfi Coast launches a school environmental prize.

Sources

agenparl.eu · cuneo24.it · cuneodice.it · difesapopolo.it · holidaycoast.it · ilnuovoamico.it · imgpress.it · informacalabria.it · merateonline.it · ontuscia.it · perugia24.net · reportpistoia.com · terraevita.edagricole.it · toscanachiantiambiente.it · unionesarda.it

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