Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Lumina Consult Political communication consultancy specialising in environmental sustainability ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://luminaconsult.eu/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Forest vs Forestry: a big difference for policy competence within the EU and why mixing up the term ‘forest’ and ‘forestry’ is completely wrong.](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/09/29/forest-vs-forestry-a-big-difference-for-policy-competence-within-the-eu-and-why-mixing-up-the-term-forest-and-forestry-is-completely-wrong/) - An interesting debate is taking place within the European Union about who is competent on forest policy. Member States and a few Members of European Parliament (MEPs) argue that the preparation and implementation of the EU post 2020 Forest Strategy falls under national competence. For example, Ms Petri Sarvamaa - Finnish MEP - initiated a - [2030 Climate Target Plan. Latest news.](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/09/29/2030-climate-target-plan-latest-news/) - On 17 September the European Commission published the Communication ’the 2030 Climate target plan- Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people’ LINK : https://ec.europa.eu/clima/sites/clima/files/eu-climate-action/docs/com_2030_ctp_en.pdf According to the Communication, the EU’s current policy framework alone would not allow us to reach our 2050 goals and meet our commitments - [Forest protection for climate mitigation? Still waiting for concrete and coherent actions.](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/08/13/forest-protection-for-climate-mitigation/) - The European Union has committed to increasing the use of renewable energy in its energy mix and decreasing Green House Gas (GHG), including carbon, emissions. Wood-based biomass accounts for over 60% of all EU domestic biomass supplied for energy purposes , which is the most important element of the EU renewable energy mix. Its main - [EU climate neutrality: a myth or a real opportunity?](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/08/13/eu-climate-neutrality/) - Recently 9 EU Member States signed a position paper ( Non-paper_Role of gas in climate-neutral Europe.pdf ), disseminated by a few EU media, highlighting the role of natural gas in a climate-neutral Europe. The paper aims to launch an informal discussion within EU institutions aimed at looking for agreement on a controversial policy issue. By - [How Pangolin trafficking demostrate the failure of the international regime on wildlife protection and prevention of biodiversity loss](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/07/29/comingsoon/) - Coming Soon... - [Why the European Parliament is likely to set the future of the EU Green Deal](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/07/29/future-of-the-eu-green-deal/) - The pandemic crisis may lead to the collapse of the EU Green Deal in support the achievement of both the 2030 Co2 emissions reduction targets and climate neutrality by 2050. This would represent an unprecedented failure for the EU. After months of arduous, bitter discussions and negotiations between the governments of the Member States and the European Commission on the contents - [The EU Green Deal and critical minerals: do we need a new paradigm for energy security?](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/06/23/the-eu-green-deal/) - Several minerals are presently essential materials for the High- tech and renewable energy sectors worldwide. They include the rare earth elements and other metals such as lithium, indium, tellurium, gallium, and platinum group elements. Since 2011 the EU has compiled a list of critical minerals that is reviewed every three years. The list include 27 materials so - [Next Common Agriculture Policy (2021-2027): will it effectively address Climate Change and Animal Welfare? An historical excursus can help understanding the existing gaps.](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/06/23/next-common-agriculture/) - The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union, is based on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUE), and was instituted decades ago because the founding six Member States of the UE used heavy state interventions in the agriculture sector. Since then, it has always represented the largest share of the EU budget. These interventions, if left - [Germany : China and the EU Green Deal.](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/06/15/china-and-the-eu-green-deal/) - On 1st July the German Presidency of the EU will start under the slogan ‘Together for Europe’s recovery’. Under the current deadlock in the negotiations on the multi-annual EU budget and the recovery instrument Next Generation EU launched by the Commission on 27 May, Germany will have to show very strong leadership to hold together - [2030 Biodiversity Strategy –The success lies at implementation](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/06/15/biodiversity-strategy/) - The European Commission presented the EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy on last 20 May which aims at bringing “bringing nature back into our lives - a genuinely ground-breaking new policy approach to help us to protect and restore our precious Biodiversity”. The strategy recognises that we humans are part of, and fully dependent on, the web of life represented by large - [Food for 10 billion people:](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/06/07/hello-world-2/) - EAT - a not for profit and science-based global platform for food system transformation - is tasked to find an answer to a difficult question: can we feed a future population of 10 billion people a healthy diet within planetary boundaries? In January 2019, the findings of the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health were published - [THE EU RECOVERY PLAN](https://luminaconsult.eu/2020/06/07/hello-world-2-2/) - HOW MANY SHADES OF GREEN? Last May 27th the European Commission presented the proposal for an EU Recovery Plan“ to help repair the economic and social damage brought by the coronavirus pandemic, kick-start European recovery, and protect and create jobs”[1] The plan — called “Next Generation EU“— will be deployed over the period 2021-2024, and was ## Pages - [Home EN](https://luminaconsult.eu/) - UNLOCK THE CHANGE Unlock the change Climate Neutrality, Environmental Sustainability, Circular Economy, Bioeconomy, Nature-Based solutions, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Animal Welfare are the core of our business. We help in the design and implementation of successful strategies to deliver change. We are experts in the European decision-making process and funding mechanisms. We work to - [Home](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/home-italiano/) - UNLOCK THE CHANGE Unlock the change HomeHome Neutralità climatica, sostenibilità ambientale, economia circolare, bioeconomia, soluzioni basate sulla natura, obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile (SDG) e benessere degli animali sono il fulcro delle nostre attività. Attraverso le nostre attività, possiamo contribuire alla definizione e alla realizzazione di strategie vincenti per il cambiamento. Siamo esperti in materia di - [EU INSIGHTS](https://luminaconsult.eu/eu-insights/) - EU Insights Climate, Energy, Environment and Recovery Fund Forest vs Forestry: a big difference for policy competence within the EU and why mixing up the term ‘forest’ and ‘forestry’ is completely wrong.September 29, 2020 An interesting debate is taking place within the European Union about who is competent on forest policy. Member States and a… ## Team Members - [Chiara Metallo](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/chiara-metallo/) - Specialista Senior in Inquinamento Atmosferico con esperienza internazionale in Europa, Asia e Medio Oriente. Integrare i principi One Health nella gestione della qualità dell'aria, nella strategia climatica e nello sviluppo sostenibile è una priorità globale; unisco l'eccellenza scientifica alla prospettiva One Health per promuovere un'aria più pulita e comunità più sane. Le mie competenze comprendono - [Alessandro Fazzi](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/alessandro-fazzi/) - Legal expert specialized in environmental and animal law. Since 2012 he has been working as consultant for animal welfare organisations, especially focusing on Court cases and European projects. Since 2018 he has been collaborating with environmental consultancies and Elected Members of the Italian Parliament on legislative dossiers about green economy, sustainability of public investments and - [Chiara Metallo](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/chiara-metallo-2/) - Senior Air Quality Specialist with international experience in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Integrating One Health principles into air quality management, climate strategy, and sustainable development is a global priority; I combine scientific excellence with a One Health perspective to promote cleaner air and healthier communities. My expertise covers ambient air quality modelling and - [Eleonora Russo](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/eleonora-russo-2/) - Eleonora Russo graduated in “Restoration and conservation of cultural heritage” at the University of Rome La Sapienza. After completing her studies, she began her career as an Editorial Graphic Designer, gaining experience in typography, desktop publishing and study and designing of company logos. In addition she collaborated in the planning and design of exhibitions and installations. - [Eleonora Russo](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/eleonora-russo/) - Eleonora Russo graduated in “Restoration and conservation of cultural heritage” at the University of Rome La Sapienza. After completing her studies, she began her career as an Editorial Graphic Designer, gaining experience in typography, desktop publishing and study and designing of company logos. In addition she collaborated in the planning and design of exhibitions and installations. - [Zoltan Kun](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/zoltan-kun/) - Zoltan is specialised on biodiversity and protected area management issues with special focus on forests and freshwater habitats. He is a member of the World Commission on Protected Areas and the Commission on Ecosystem Management where he is a contributor to the Rewilding Thematic Group. He has experience in running conservation and research projects on - [Zoltan Kun](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/zoltan-kun-2/) - Zoltan is specialised on biodiversity and protected area management issues with special focus on forests and freshwater habitats. He is a member of the World Commission on Protected Areas and the Commission on Ecosystem Management where he is a contributor to the Rewilding Thematic Group. He has experience in running conservation and research projects on - [Gaia Angelini](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/gaia-angelini/) - Senior EU Specialist in Public Affairs and project management with extensive experience on issues related to the environment and circular economy, ecological transition, animal welfare. She has worked for the European Parliament, European Commission, global NGOs and private companies working on chemicals, technological innovations in risk and hazard assessment, SDGs, global treaties on wildlife trade - [Gaia Angelini](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/gaia-angelini-2/) - Senior EU Specialist in Public Affairs and project management with extensive experience on issues related to the environment and circular economy, ecological transition, animal welfare. She has worked for the European Parliament, European Commission, global NGOs and private companies working on chemicals, technological innovations in risk and hazard assessment, SDGs, global treaties on wildlife trade - [Anastasiya Bondar](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/anastasiya-bondar/) - Anastasiya has a legal background and is versed in Italian administrative and civil law. She supports the team in a wide range of projects. Before joining Lumina Consult, Anastasiya was an editor for an Italian online legal magazine. She speaks four languages: Italian (native language), Russian (native language), English (fluent), French (advanced), and has a good - [Anastasiya Bondar](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/anastasiya-bondar-2/) - Anastasiya has a legal background and is versed in Italian administrative and civil law. She supports the team in a wide range of projects. Before joining Lumina Consult, Anastasiya was an editor for an Italian online legal magazine. She speaks four languages: Italian (native language), Russian (native language), English (fluent), French (advanced), and has a good - [Alessandro Fazzi](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/alessandro-fazzi-2/) - Legal expert specialized in environmental and animal law. Since 2012 he has been working as consultant for animal welfare organisations, especially focusing on Court cases and European projects. Since 2018 he has been collaborating with environmental consultancies and Elected Members of the Italian Parliament on legislative dossiers about green economy, sustainability of public investments and - [Celia R. Guimaraes](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/celia-r-guimaraes/) - Giornalista professionista, autrice, formatrice, tutor specializzata in tecnologia e innovazione, collabora dal 2019 con il programma Codice – La vita è digitale (RaiUno). Gestisce la rubrica Around Tech World per StartupItalia e ha precedentemente lavorato come corrispondente per Rainews24 e Rainews.it. Organizzatrice di eventi, moderatrice e relatrice a conferenze tecnologiche, nonché ospite televisiva, tiene workshop - [Roberto Ferrigno](https://luminaconsult.eu/it/team/roberto-ferrigno/) - Roberto has an extensive background in environmental advocacy, strategic policy advice, and EU public affairs. He held senior management positions in global and European organisations such as Greenpeace, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), the Economic and Social Committee of the European Communities (ESC), the Italian Agency for the Protection of the Environment (ANPA) and Weber Shandwick, - [Celia R. Guimaraes](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/celia-guimaraes/) - Professional journalist, author, trainer, tutor Specialized in technology and innovation, she has been collaborating since 2019 with the program Codice – La vita è digitale (RaiUno). She manages the Around Tech World column for StartupItalia and has previously worked as a correspondent for Rainews24 and Rainews.it. An event organizer, moderator, and speaker at tech conferences, - [Roberto Ferrigno](https://luminaconsult.eu/team/roberto/) - Roberto has an extensive background in environmental advocacy, strategic policy advice, and EU public affairs. 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