In these issues the scientists of CRI have significant expertise in terrestrial and fresh water ecology as documented by significant publication records in peer reviewed journals. Novel research is also underway to explore new options to adapt to the expected changes in climate and to implement new strategies for mitigation. Students working in those areas of science will have opportunities to operate in an international context being involved in ongoing and new projects that operate at regional, national, continental and global scales. They will also have the opportunity to be in contact with visiting scientists from Europe and overseas that have decided to spend their sabbaticals in a great location and in a stimulating scientific environment.

Maurizio Bagnara	Luisa Bresadola	Irene Criscuoli	Nikola Dordevic	Emma Gillingham
Claudia Guidi	Charles Chinedu Nwafor	Wibke Peters	Valentina Ting	Katryna van Leeuwen
Giorgio Recinella