Biodiversity and Ecosystem Sustainability

The University of Parma is actively involved in protecting biodiversity and promoting environmental sustainability through the Parma Climate Neutral 2030 project, in collaboration with the Municipality. Here are the main initiatives:

• Environmental research and monitoring: Students enrolled in the Master's Degree program in Environmental and Resource Sciences and Technologies participate in educational field trips and site visits to natural areas to analyze water quality, vegetation, and small fauna.
• Education and awareness: The University organizes events such as BioBlitz, workshops, and webinars to promote awareness of biodiversity among citizens and students, including through Citizen Science approaches.
• Institutional collaboration: The Department of Chemical, Life, and Environmental Sustainability Sciences (SCVSA) works with the Municipality's Ecological Transition Sector to update knowledge on the state of ecosystems and enhance natural capital.