BOrgans set between sweet hills, fields cultivated with wisdom and community where respect for the environment is intertwined with daily life. These are not only postcards, but concrete realities whose constant commitment to sustainability is rewarded every year, by Foundation for Environmental Education (Fee), that lights the spotlight on these hidden gems of Italyguiding them through a path that not only embellishes the landscape, but tangibly improves the quality of life of those who live them.
Green ears 2025: the green heart of Italy beats strongly
Let’s talk about the “Green ears”a symbol of excellence that, in the 2025 edition, saw the number of Virtuous municipalities grow up to reach ninety locationscompared to the seventy -five of the previous year. A green wave that expands and thatwhile greeting two municipalities that have not reconfirmed their place, It welcomes seventeen new entrances in its prestigious register.
Recognition to the virtue of our rural municipalities
This is not an award for itself, but the culmination of a meticulous path. The FEE, the organization renowned globally also for the blue flags of our coasts, He designed the national “Green Spighe” program with a precise intention: help the municipalities to adopt local management strategies increasingly turned towards sustainability. To do this, in close collaboration with Confagricoltura, a robust system was developed, composed of sixty -seven indicators.
A record edition for the green ears 2025 with 90 locations reached. Gubbio in Umbria is a new entry (Getty)
Sustainability indicators: the Commission compass
These are divided into sixteen macro-ares, capable of precisely “photographing” the policies adopted and to direct them towards maximum attention to the environment and collective well -being. From waste management to water qualityfrom the use of renewable energies to the enhancement of local products, every aspect of the life of the community is going into the examination, To ensure that sustainability is not only an idea, but a daily practice. The celebration of these goals was held with a CNR ceremony, where Fifteen Italian regions have seen their “ears” shine shine.
Piedmont leads the charge of the green ears 2025
The crown for the most virtuous region of 2025 goes without doubt to Piedmont. With eighteen locations awarded the “green ears”, five of which are new entriesthe region of good wine and mountains is confirmed as a clear example of environmental commitment. Municipalities such as Acqui Terme, Alba, BraAnd Monforte d’Alba These are just some of the eighteen pearls who have conquered recognition, demonstrating an forward -looking vision for their future.
Following Calabria and Marche
Immediately behind, to complete a podium of excellence, we find Calabria and the Marche. Calabria, with ten locations and three new entrancesstands out for its ability to make tradition and sustainability dialogue, with villages such as Cariati and Roseto Capo Spulico that shine. The Marchefor their part, bring home nine awardswith enchanting locations such as Grottammare and Sirolo that best represent the balance between landscape beauty and virtuous practices.
The center stands out with Tuscany and Umbria
The journey through Italy of the “green ears” then takes us to the center. Tuscany And Umbria, with eight awards eachconsolidate their fame as lands attentive to the quality of life and the conservation of the landscape. In Tuscany, locality such as Castellina in Chianti and Castiglione della Pescaia continue to be points of reference. Umbria, while recording an exit, is enriched with a new entrancekeeping his eight “eighth” with medieval villages such as Gubbio and Todi. Five locations of Laziowith an entrance and an exit, including Gaeta and Sabaudia, which combine history and nature.
The South with Puglia and Campania
Also Puglia joins the group with eight Premiat MunicipalitiesI, including Andria and Ostuni, testifying to a growing commitment in the South. Campania, with seven awards and a new arrivalcelebrates famous locations such as Agropoli and Positano, showing that even the best -known tourist destinations can embrace sustainability. AND, Sicily reaches three locations with two new municipalitiesshowing its growth potential in this area, with Modica and Ragusa on the front line.
The pearl of the Center-North: Liguria
Liguriawith his embrace between sea and hill, celebrates a growing commitment. There are four municipalities awarded in this regionand two of these locations are new acquisitions in the prestigious list of “green ears”. Among the confirmations, Andora and the famous Sanremocontinue to consolidate their commitment to tourism and management of the territory increasingly respectful of the environment and the quality of life, showing how Ligurian beauty goes hand in hand with sustainability.
The other regions of the green spighe 2025: commitment widespread for sustainability
In the end, Abruzzo complete the picture with three locations and a new municipality, Veneto with two, Montagnana and Porto Tolle, Basilicata with two municipalities, one of which is new, Nova Siri and Pisticci e Lombardy Also with two, Ome and Sant’Alessio with Vialone. Emilia-Romagna contributes with one, but significant common, Parma. Every “green ear” released is very important not only for the municipality that receives it. The growing number of these virtuous locations, in fact, tells a story of commitment to the environment that is definitely good for everyone.
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