Rome Montelibretti

The Biodiversity Gateway of the CNR Rome 1 Research Area aims to become a strategic center that connects science, society and institutions, transforming Montelibretti into a knowledge ecosystem where research, dissemination and participation can coexist.
Through innovative spaces, multimedia content and public engagement activities, the Gateway aims to make science accessible and engaging, raising awareness about biodiversity and environmental challenges.

The main activities, which may be implemented depending on the availability of funds,are four:

1. Outreach spaces and immersive trails to encourage encounters and sensory experiences related to nature.
2. Production of scientific and artistic content to communicate creatively.
3. Events and public education, with science activities and tours both during European Researchers’ Night and throughout the year.
4. BIO.ME Demo Lab & Drones, advanced laboratory for monitoring Mediterranean biodiversity with sensors, drones and satellite data.

The project strengthens the dialogue between science and citizens, enhancing biodiversity as the cultural and scientific heritage of the area.

Rome Tevere

The headquarters of this node is located at the Tiber – Scalo De Pinedo. Its mission is to contribute to the promotion of knowledge of river and urban biodiversity, within their respective technical-scientific and institutional competencies, by developing and integrating education, awareness and citizen science activities with the active participation of citizens in scientific research, in line with the principle of horizontal subsidiarity.

The planned actions are based on an Agreement between the MAREVIVO Foundation and CNR-ISMAR, which, within their respective competencies, intend to develop a collaboration aimed at the growth and integration of educational, awareness-raising and citizen science activities, thus contributing to the dissemination of knowledge of Italian biodiversity.

The Center’s project development concerns:

Visitor reception area, with multifunctional furniture

Multimedia room (100 m²), equipped with technological and museographic installations and multifunctional furniture

Observation stations for birdwatching and river biodiversity monitoring

Advanced water quality and ecosystem monitoring tools developed by CNR as part of European and national projects