Fondazione Lombardia per l'Ambiente

Fondazione Lombardia per l'Ambiente (FLA) is an Italian non-profit scientific foundation based in Milan. It was established in 1986, emerging from the strong institutional commitment of Lombard territorial institutions to capitalise on the technical experience and expertise acquired after the 1976 ICMESA accident in Seveso. The foundation was created with the scientific and academic contribution of the main Lombard universities already active on environmental issues, and with the political will of Regione Lombardia, as an entity of moral and scientific character. FLA describes itself as a reference point connecting scientific research, public policies and the productive system to manage risks and concretely address environmental and climate challenges. It supports the decisions and policies of institutions at territorial, national and international levels through projects, studies and research. It also accompanies utilities and companies in the transition towards a sustainable development model, and works to increase the awareness of citizens and new generations about the value of the environment and the centrality of the relationship between humans and nature. The foundation's vision emphasises innovation and the integration of diverse competences, cultivating and bringing out new knowledge. It values the best environmental experiences to address current challenges facing citizens, companies and institutions at every level. Its relationships with international agencies and technical-scientific centres of the European Commission, together with accreditation at the United Nations Secretariat, place it within an international network of knowledge. FLA's thematic areas include planning and research, environmental education and communication, and international activities. It publishes materials and organises events such as the Astronomy Week and the Sustainability Education Fair. Its contact details include the phone number +39 02 8061611, email flanet@flanet.org and certified email fla@pec.regione.lombardia.it. The foundation maintains a website at fondazionefla.it and is also associated with the domain flanet.org.

Fondazione Lombardia per l'Ambiente (FLA) was founded in 1986. Its creation was driven by the strong commitment of Lombard territorial institutions to make use of the experience and technical competences acquired following the 1976 ICMESA accident in Seveso. The foundation was established with the scientific and academic contribution of the main Lombard universities already active on environmental themes, and with the political will of Regione Lombardia, as an entity of moral and scientific character. These two qualities express the foundation's mission: the care of the environment in which we live. Since its founding, FLA has positioned itself as a reference point connecting scientific research, public policies and the productive system to manage risks and concretely address environmental and climate challenges. It supports the decisions and policies of institutions at territorial, national and international levels through projects, studies and research. It accompanies utilities and companies in the transition towards a sustainable development model. It also works to increase the awareness of citizens and new generations about the value of the environment and the centrality of the relationship between humans and nature. The foundation's vision emphasises a vocation for innovation and the drive to integrate diverse competences, cultivating and bringing out new knowledge. It values the best experiences in environmental matters to address the most current challenges facing citizens, companies and institutions of every order and level. Its relationships with international agencies and technical-scientific centres of the European Commission, together with accreditation at the United Nations Secretariat, place it within an international network of knowledge. FLA's activities are organised around thematic areas including planning and research, environmental education and communication, and international activities. It publishes materials and organises events such as the Astronomy Week and the Sustainability Education Fair. Its website provides information about the foundation, its structure and offices, programmes and results, and transparent administration.

• 1986

  Fondazione Lombardia per l'Ambiente is founded by Regione Lombardia and Lombard universities.

• 1976

  ICMESA accident in Seveso, which later motivated the creation of FLA.

A scientific and moral reference point bridging research, public policy and industry for environmental and climate action.

• Progettazione e Ricerca

  Projects, studies and research supporting institutional decisions and policies.

• Educazione ambientale e comunicazione

  Environmental education and communication activities for citizens and new generations.

• Attività internazionali

  International activities and cooperation within European and UN networks.

• La settimana dell'astronomia

  Astronomy Week initiative.

1. 1FLA - Fondazione Lombardia per l'Ambiente - Educazione ambientale e comunicazionefondazionefla.it
2. 2Chi siamo - FLA - Fondazione Lombardia per l'Ambientefondazionefla.it
3. 3Fondazione Lombardia per l'ambientewikidata.org