Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the statue of the Madonna in the gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new tec

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the statue of the Madonna in the gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new tec

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the statue of the Madonna in the gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new tec

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the greenhouse at the Advanced Training Centre', a new Vatican-run ecological training centre located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new technique

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the vineyards located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological innovations to better prot

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the greenhouse at the Advanced Training Centre', a new Vatican-run ecological training centre located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new technique

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the greenhouse at the Advanced Training Centre', a new Vatican-run ecological training centre located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new technique

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the greenhouse at the Advanced Training Centre', a new Vatican-run ecological training centre located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new technique

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the statue of the Madonna in the gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new tec

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the greenhouse at the Advanced Training Centre', a new Vatican-run ecological training centre located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new technique

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the Gardens of the Pontifical Villas located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration of the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' Project. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new techniques and technological inn

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the greenhouse at the Advanced Training Centre', a new Vatican-run ecological training centre located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new technique

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican’s Ecological Project In The Pope’s Gardens in Castel Gandolfo

View of the greenhouse at the Advanced Training Centre', a new Vatican-run ecological training centre located within the papal estate at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on September 2, 2025, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration. Located on the area of the Pontifical villa, gardens and farms of Castel Gandolfo, the ‘Borgo Laudato Si' offers a richly biodiverse environment (with more than 3,000 plants from 300 species), providing visitors with an immersive experience in natural beauty. Borgo Laudato Si’ includes 55 hectares of extraterritorial area, divided into 35 hectares of magnificent gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and farming land, greenhouses and service buildings that the Borgo is committed to preserving and developing with loving care, by also adding to the investment on education the essential commitment to foster the culture of care. Regarding the gardens area, the Borgo is entrusted with their preservation, maintenance, care, and at the same time development, by also applying new technique

The return of crested ibises: from endangered to flourishing

STORY: The return of crested ibises: from endangered to flourishing DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views of the Qinling Mountains 2. various of the illustrations STORYLINE: A single feather, light as it is, can be a witness to a species' growth from the brink of extinction to a vibrant community. The Qinling Mountains, which bridge China's south and north and known as the country's "central water tower," is home to abundant rare animals and plants, and one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. Every March and April, a large number of crested ibis babies break out of the shells, and make their first cry in a husky but high-pitched tone. Known as the "Oriental gem," crested ibis has an important cultural status in East Asian countries because of its appearance and grace. Crested ibises are monogamous and typically produce only one egg a year, and low fertility rates once pushed the species to the brink of extinction

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STORY: Species with extremely small populations being saved in China DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: MONTREAL, Canada CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondence 2. various of the Yunnan Day activities 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZENG XIWEN, Senior Engineer in Yunnan Research Academy of Eco-environmental Sciences 4. various of Yunnan STORYLINE: As the most biodiverse province in China, the southwestern Yunnan shared its conservation strategy on the international stage. Yunnan showcased its achievements in conserving Species with Extremely Small Populations (SESP), at a side event of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal, Canada. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent "Now I'm at the China Pavilion at the second phase of COP15. It's Yunnan Day today. The first phase of COP15 was held in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, in October last year." Yunnan int

Species with extremely small populations being saved in China

STORY: Species with extremely small populations being saved in China DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of species with extremely small populations in Yunnan 2. various of the UN biodiversity conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada 3. various of species with extremely small populations in Yunnan STORYLINE: According to the Global Biodiversity Outlook 5, biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented and intensifying rate. As the most biodiverse province in China, the southwestern Yunnan shared its conservation strategy on the international stage. Seventeen years after the province first introduced the concept of Species with Extremely Small Populations (SESP), Yunnan showcased its achievements in conserving Species with Extremely Small Populations on Friday, at a side event of the UN biodiversity conference (COP15) in Montreal, Canada. Species with Extremely Small Populations was put forward by the province in 2005, as a concept to

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 8, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Photo by Liang Zhiqiang/Xinhua)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 9, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 8, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Photo by Liang Zhiqiang/Xinhua)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 9, 2022 shows a butterfly in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 8, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Photo by Liang Zhiqiang/Xinhua)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 9, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 9, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 9, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-HONGHE BUTTERFLY VALLEY-"BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION" (CN)

(220610) -- HONGHE, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 9, 2022 shows butterflies in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province. As of Thursday, hundreds of millions of butterflies began to emerge from chrysalises in the Honghe butterfly valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province, forming a rare ecological spectacle. TO GO WITH: Across China: Biodiverse Yunnan sees rare "butterfly explosion" (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

GLOBALink | Over 8,000 species prosper in China's panda national park

It's more than panda! China's Giant Panda National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on earth with over 8,000 species of plants and animals. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Over 8,000 species prosper in China's panda national park

STORY: Over 8,000 species prosper in China's panda national park DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:53 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of animals in the Giant Panda National Park STORYLINE: China officially designated the first group of five national parks in October last year. The Giant Panda National Park spanning the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu is one of them. Covering some 22,000 square kilometers, the park boasts a great variety of fauna and flora with over 8,000 species. Among them are snow leopards, red pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys, making the park one of the most biodiverse places on earth. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)