Demographics in implementation area
the park was once an industrial salt works, is now a green space used by local communities for recreation, such as cycling, running, and birdwatching. Between 1951 and 1981, these areas experienced a considerable increase in population due to rural-urban migration. This migration contributed to the expansion of residential areas around the park, leading to the integration of former rural and industrial lands into urban settings. As of the 2011 population census, the municipalities that host the park (Cagliari, Quartucciu, Quartu Sant'Elena, Selargius) had a combined population of 260,688 inhabitants. This figure represents about half of the entire population of the province of Cagliari and a significant portion of Sardinia's total population (ref 4).
Cagliari and Quartu Sant'Elena became attractive destinations for people migrating from rural areas, contributing to the urbanization of the region. This migration was driven by economic opportunities and the expansion of urban infrastructure. The area surrounding the park has seen diverse uses over time, including farming, small-scale industry, and more recently, recreational activities. This evolution reflects broader socio-economic changes in the region, including shifts away from traditional agriculture and industry toward urban living and service-oriented economies. ref 5
Socio-economic profile of the area
Communities vulnerable to environmental hazards or climate change impacts
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Non-government actors
Private sector/Corporate/Business
Specify primary beneficiaries
The “ Bee Park ” project aims to actively involve the local community in the transformation of the areas of the Molentargius Park, restoring them to their productive vocation and support for biodiversity. Through a participatory and collaborative approach, it aims to promote the agricultural regeneration of the area, involving citizens as main actors in the care and management of the territory. Molentargius Park is an important green lung located in the Sardinia region , and its agricultural regeneration will not only help preserve and enhance the natural heritage of the area, but also promote sustainable and resilient development of the local community. ref 1.
The CEAS, as organizations dedicated to environmental and sustainability education, aim to inform, raise awareness and educate on the knowledge and respect of the environment, understood in its broadest sense of nature, city and rural environment, both young people and adults with their involvement and commitment in recreational and experiential laboratory-type activities. ref 2
Measures for inclusion of marginalised groups
Through CEAS (Centri di Educazione Ambientale e alla Sostenibilità), the project aims to engage students and educational institutions by introducing them to topics like beekeeping and olive growing, along with related sensory workshops focused on honey and oil. The CEAS, as organizations dedicated to environmental and sustainability education, aim to inform, raise awareness and educate on the knowledge and respect of the environment, understood in its broadest sense of nature, city and rural environment, both young people and adults with their involvement and commitment in recreational and experiential laboratory-type activities. ref 2
