Legambiente is the most widespread environmental organization in Italy. Our mission is to make environmental culture the centre of development. Our most important values are the improvement of environmental quality, the fight against all forms of pollution, a wiser use of natural resources, and the construction of a more balanced relationship between humans and nature. Founded in 1980, Legambiente counts 20 regional branches and more than 115,000 members. It is acknowledged as association of environmental interest by the Italian Ministry of the Environment, it represents the UNEP National Committee for Italy, and it is one of the leading members of the European Environmental Bureau and the World Conservation Union.