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The LIFE URCA ProEmys project, coordinated by WWF Italy, is launching two major initiatives in Emilia-Romagna aimed at conserving the European pond turtle. On Saturday 23rd, the refurbished Emys La Francesa Centre, in the municipality of Carpi, and the expansion of the CRA – Reptile and Amphibian Centre of the San Giovanni in Persiceto Plain […]

The LIFE URCA PROEMYS project and the “Wetlands for Life” campaign by European Association of Zoos and Aquaria are bringing together events across Europe to raise awareness about the European pond turtle and wetland conservation. Discover all the events

On the occasion of the Science Festival, held in Genoa from 23 October to 2 November 2025, the Genoa Aquarium is offering “Operation Tortoise”, an interactive workshop organised as part of the Life Urca European pond turtle conservation project. Through the workshop, participants can observe the small specimens, housed at the Genoa Aquarium during their […]

The monitoring visit for the Life Urca Proemys project took place in Rubiera (MO) from 23 to 25 September, hosted by the Emilia Centrale Parks and Biodiversity Management Authority. It was an important opportunity for discussion, during which the significant results achieved so far were presented to the representative appointed by the European Union to […]

✨ The LIFE URCA PROEMYS project is taking part in the European Researchers’ Night 2025 with two special events! ✨ 🐢 In Modena📍 Botanical Garden (Corso Cavour/Giardini di Modena)🕗 8:00 PMAn experiential workshop to discover the European pond turtle Emys orbicularis and the importance of biodiversity.👉 Info: link 🐢 In Genoa📍 Giardini Luzzati🕘 From 9:00 […]

This morning, within the framework of the LIFE URCA (URgent Conservation Actions) PROEMYS project, 4 young European pond terrapins (Emys orbicularis ingauna) were released into the wild, after being bred and raised in a controlled environment to support their survival. The release took place in a 600 m² pond created by the project within the […]

In June and July, as part of the LIFE URCA PROEMYS project, we once again monitored the nesting activity of European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) in the Ribniki v dolini Drage pri Igu Nature Reserve. Each evening, we tracked six female turtles that had been equipped with radio transmitters two years ago. This allowed us […]

On September 4th at 6:00 PM, the URCA project will be presented during The Ocean Race Europe events. After the success of the 2023 Grand Finale, Genoa once again takes center stage, hosting a five-day international village at the Porto Antico. The Ocean Live Park will feature scientific and educational workshops, multimedia installations, concerts, meetings […]