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Call for proposals - RE: CFP/COAST/02/2024
Call for proposals - REF: CFP/COAST/01/2024
Solsona, Catalonia, 17th July 2024
The new project, of which Oikos is a partner, presented at the Medforval Annual Meeting
The goal is to bolster Resilience to climate change in Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves
Sunday December 17th is the new deadline
Sabato 15 aprile al Parco di Villa Braghenti di Malnate (Varese)
More than three times the average of the last 17 years. The consequences on the environment and on our health are devastating. A study by Oikos shows us the possible solutions to this emergency.
At the Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity, 193 nations agreed to protect one-third of the planet by 2030 with a historic agreement to safeguard biodiversity. But there are some disappointing issues.
This is confirmed by the European Environment Agency's new study on air quality in our continent, published on 24 November. And we have the worst news at home: the highest PM10 concentrations are recorded in the Po Valley.
Temperatures and rainfall of the last few days may perhaps make us forget last sweltering summer, but autumn 2022 has been exceptionally dry and the effects of the summer drought will probably be felt throughout 2023
From the draft to the final text: agreements made and goals missed at the 27th climate conference in Sharm el-Sheik
The UN Climate Change Conference kicked off yesterday, 6 November 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh. The Planet's big polluters, India, Russia and China, are absent. This year's observers include Istituto Oikos.
Giornata Internazionale delle Foreste: pianta un albero o regalalo a qualcuno a cui vuoi bene
Climate change is changing the life cycles of many animal species. The behaviour of birds is one of the most evident proof of it. We talked about it with Francesca Buoninconti, naturalist and scientific journalist
This year, the day when the overexploitation of natural resources exceeded the resource availability of 2020 came 3 weeks later: was this due to the lockdown and the resulting reduction in our global ecological footprint?
After 80 years, Drymonema dalmatinum, a giant and very rare jellyfish, reappeared in the Adriatic Sea only two more times after its discovery in 1880. The mystery behind its reappearance is to be found in the biology of these animals
2020 is likely to be one of the hottest years ever recorded and, while the average sea level continues to rise behind the melting polar ice, the European Commission is launching the first climate bill
The Earth without humans for the lockdown: nature taking back its spaces is a suggestive image, but does it correspond to reality?
Earth Day reminds us of the importance of a common commitment to the protection of the Planet. And we do so from our origins, from our first expeditions to Tanzania
140 kg of ghost nets removed from the seabed of Lampi Marine National Park
A team of expert divers to survey the Northern part of Lampi Marine National Park to spot ghost nets
An online platform with a wealth of information on topics related to Mediterranean forest landscapes
Our staff is working with local communities in Myanmar to develop a sustainable management system
From 7th to 21st of October choose to vote the Oikos’ project on the European Outdoor Conservation Association website
Sharing Conservation and Climate Awareness Messages Simply and Effectively
The Cumuamba school was rebuilt and the children are back in school. After the devastation of cyclone Kenneth, work continues in the school of Rituto
The activities for the production of organic honey in Busto Arsizio are underway. The evening of July 25th is dedicated to the beekeepers of the Province of Varese, to learn about new sustainable beekeeping techniques
Thanks to the Ibex Stambecco Lombardia project everyone can contribute to the conservation of this vulnerable species
Climate change has caused and exacerbated tensions, violent and armed clashes. And in the future, the scenario could get even worse
Destination Management Organisation, a participatory and inclusive tool for tourism destination management in Tanintharyi Region
How to become an environmental hiking guide in Kawthaung district
On World Biodiversity Day, Wednesday 22nd of May, Istituto Oikos launches a petition in support of more ecological production models, to ensure fundamental standards in animal welfare. More responsible food choices are essential for the planet’s future and for our well-being: the new awareness-raising campaign #èunmacello! invites citizens to reflect on this.
According to the first IPBES report on biodiversity, one million animal and plant species could disappear within a few decades
Twelve stories of women-led sustainable entrepreneurship
Donate now to support the communities affected
Local government pledges to fight climate change in Northern Tanzania
Venerdì 22 marzo a Germignaga presentazione in anteprima del documentario di Marco Tessaro
Tre incontri a Milano per imparare a costruire il futuro
Due cicli di formazione a Milano (19 e 26 marzo 2019) e Varese (20 e 27 marzo 2019)
L’impatto tra fauna e veicoli continua a causare la morte di persone e animali, ma se si conosce il problema è possibile evitarlo
Due incontri a Roma il 12 e 28 marzo 2019
We are looking for a consultant who will make an assessment of the ECOboma project performance
Un percorso da tre incontri a Milano e Varese dedicato al tema della disuguaglianza
Comunicare temi ambientali e sviluppo sostenibile: due incontri a Milano il 6 e il 10 dicembre
Il nuovo rapporto ASviS analizza l’avanzamento del Paese verso i 17 Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile
#unimpresadonna: alla ricerca di racconti di innovazione sociale e sostenibilità
Corso di formazione per migranti che vogliono avviare un'impresa sul territorio italiano
The course of studies, promoted by University of Insubria in collaboration with Edmund Mach Foundation in S. Michele all’Adige, MUSE – Science Museum of Trento and Istituto Oikos, will be starting in October 2018. Lectures and laboratories will take place in Varese and Trento
Free training course for second grade secondary schools’ teachers
Online and face to face classes about the 2030 Agenda issues and Global Citizenship in Milan and Varese
The recognition was declared during the UNESCO 30th session of the International Co-ordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme
A group of Market Place Literacy trainers travel from to Chennai to Arusha as part of an exchange programme between the two Countries within the Investing in Maasai Women project
An online survey to understand how much people know about this issue and improve wildlife management strategies in Lombardy
On Wednesday, 6th June 2018 the narration about the construction of the community lodge Casa das Garças starting from Filippo Romano photo essay
On 10th May 2018 a seminar dedicated to this predator, now in expansion, in order to understand the phenomenon without prejudices
One more step towards the reintroduction of the species into the mountains of the Shouf Reserve
Istituto Oikos e Legambiente promuovono un ciclo di incontri sulla progettazione e gestione ambientale per lo staff delle istituzioni comunali e professionisti del settore, e una serie di appuntamenti gratuiti aperti a tutti su monitoraggi ambientali, botanica e zoologia...
On March, 13th 2018 researchers, environmental conservation organizations, international experts and government representatives join forces to share experiences and information related to bears conservation in Myanmar and in Southeast Asia
Training courses on ecological monitoring techniques at Mkuru Training Camp
Four Maasai women went to India last December to attend the first conference in the country dedicated to the Marketplace Literacy