Where?

The project is implemented within the boundaries of the Madonie Regional Natural Park in Sicily (Italy), in the municipalities of Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana. This mountainous region, part of the UNESCO Global Geopark Network, is one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the central Mediterranean, encompassing forest, grassland, and wetland ecosystems. The site is of ecological importance, exposed to climate-related threats, and close to local communities — offering strong potential for inclusive citizen science and sustainable ecotourism.

By whom?

Collettivo Rewild Sicily is implementing this project. Its mission is to make the largest island in the Mediterranean basin greener and wilder, while fostering greater environmental awareness among its communities. It works toward this goal by building a pro-rewilding culture through tangible actions on the ground. Its main tools include agroforestry, wildfire prevention measures, grazing systems, citizen science, and wildlife monitoring.

The organisation follows a bottom-up approach, starting with people and local ecological knowledge deeply rooted in the territory. It aims to strengthen nature in Sicily and position rewilding as a key ally for the future.

Which challenges?


This project proposes a locally led Nature-based Solution (NbS) that combines ecosystem restoration and biodiversity monitoring to address key societal challenges, including climate change adaptation, sustainable rural development, and disaster risk reduction.

Designed for implementation in a multi-ecosystem setting, it aims to restore ecological connectivity and functionality while supporting local livelihoods through inclusive governance and low-impact ecotourism.

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