- Docente: Stefano Picchi
- Credits: 6
- SSD: SECS-P/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Sciences and Management of Nature
(cod. 9257)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Law and Economics (cod. 5913)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Local and Global Development (cod. 9200)
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from Oct 10, 2022 to May 29, 2023
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will have the theoretical and practical knowledge of the funding tools that can be used to support projects for the protection of nature and the environment, as well as their methods of application. In particular, the student will: - understand the main financing instruments and be familiar with successful examples of their application in the field of nature conservation; -be able to identify the most suitable financial instrument for the specific environmental problem to be treated; - know how to develop funding applications for nature conservation initiatives in response to public and private opportunities through the most successful methodologies; - understand best approach for funding proposals to public and private bodies involved in the management of nature (parks, municipalities, associations, etc.); - be able to participate in calls for tenders or funding initiatives to support pilot nature conservation projects.
Course contents
Module 1. What are the financial instruments for nature conservation? Overview of the different financing methods and opportunities. Examples.
Module 2. European funding. European funding for projects in the environment and nature sector, with focus on LIFE programme. Results of European projects for the protection of nature and the environment in Europe and in Italy, the main rules of the funds, the lifecycle of a project financed by the EU. Case studies and exercises.
Module 3. Payments for Ecosystem Services. Operating modes, critical issues and examples.
Module 4. Fiscal and financial measures to encourage the conservation of nature and other forms of public-private support.
Module 5. Private financing and sponsorships.
Module 6. Procedures for the design of nature conservation initiatives to be financed with external funds through the logical framework approach, the technical-scientific and the economic aspects. Exercises.
Readings/Bibliography
The pdf of the lessons held are released to the students during the course of the course as an aid for the preparation of the exam. They contain numerous in-depth suggestions (scientific articles) divided by subject. The following texts are also suggested:
Picchi S., 2018. “Panoramica sugli strumenti di finanziamento per la conservazione della natura”, in RETICULA n. 17/2018, ISPRA.
Disselhoff, T., 2015. Alternative Ways to Support Private Land Conservation. Report to the European Commission. Ref. No: E.3-PO/07.020300/2015/ENV. Berlin/Germany.
Formez, 2002. Project Cycle Management. Manuale per la formazione, Strumenti Formez, Roma.
Teaching methods
The course is divided into 11 appointments from October to May: 10 interactive 4-hour lessons, interspersed with two breaks, and a one-day study visit to a park to see the achievements of European projects. Lectures, presentation and discussion of case studies, student project work, analysis of projects financed by donors.
Assessment methods
Written exam. Evaluation of the project work.
Teaching tools
Power point presentations, documents coming from projects financed in the nature conservation sector, calls for proposals, case studies.
Links to further information
http://europanatura.blogspot.com/
Office hours
See the website of Stefano Picchi
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.