Legambiente
Description
Legambiente is an Italian environmental association that has worked on environmental protection and pollution issues for 46 years. It describes itself as the most widespread and best known organization of its kind in Italy. It is structured as a national network of members organized into 18 regional committees and 472 local branches called circoli, with about 100,000 members. Its national office is in Rome, and it also has a national office in Milan tied to its foundation.
The association pursues a vision of a greener, more innovative and more just country and world, respectful of nature, animals and people. Its stated values include solidarity between people and peoples, and transparency in the management and communication of its activities. It also values independence from political parties and from any relationship of power, pursuing its mission solely in the interest of the community and the common good.
It supports the creation of new local circles. It also offers volunteering opportunities for individuals and companies, alongside membership as a way to get involved. It publishes governance documents including its statute, a code of ethics, and a policy for the protection of children and adolescents. It reports on its activities through a social balance sheet.
Latest news
Ecomafia 2026: storie e numeri della criminalità ambientale in Italia • Legambiente
Il 1° ottobre a Roma presentiamo dati, analisi e proposte sulle illegalità ambientali nel nostro Paese.
17 Sep 2026
Un’altra difesa è possibile: oltre 50mila firme • Legambiente
La campagna supera il quorum: la proposta per una difesa civile, non armata e nonviolenta arriverà in Parlamento.
14 Sep 2026
Piano Sociale per il Clima: cosa funziona e cosa manca • Legambiente
Finalmente si torna a parlare di Piano Sociale per il Clima e, dopo mesi di attesa, vediamo il documento finale.
7 Aug 2026
Più partecipazione, meno violenza: investire sui giovani conviene a tutti • Legambiente
Servono più investimenti in educazione, partecipazione, benessere psicologico, città vivibili e comunità educanti.
31 Jul 2026
Gli inceneritori sono una soluzione conveniente al problema dei rifiuti? • Legambiente
Valutiamo questa tecnologia per la gestione dei rifiuti in particolare in un’ottica di economia circolare e decarbonizzazione.
1 Jul 2022
Perché ci sono sempre più animali selvatici in città? • Legambiente
Sempre più spesso esemplari di animali selvatici, in particolare cinghiali, circolano per le città: i comportamenti corretti da tenere
28 Feb 2022
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