On 5 October 2026, World Habitat Day celebrates the right to
The UN established World Habitat Day in
Since then, the event has taken place every year on the
The underlying principle, however, has never changed: no one can live well without a healthy place to live. It is an idea born from looking at cities and the people who inhabit them. But it applies, word for word, to all the other species that inhabit the planet as well, and to the places where they try to do so.
The theme chosen by the United Nations for 2026 is the right to
3Bee takes that principle and applies it where it usually does not reach: to wildlife. Because animals have a home too, and theirs is becoming inadequate as well.
The numbers show the extent of it. In 2025, Europe experienced the worst wildfire season on record: over one million hectares went up in smoke, an area the size of Abruzzo. Italy is no exception, as by 22 July 2026, 36,600 hectares had already burnt,
Without an adequate home, no species can survive. For this reason, 3Bee has decided to make two tools originally created for industry professionals available free of charge.
The second tool is called
You select a point on the map and, in just a few seconds, the tool shows how and where the fire could spread over the following 24 hours, taking into account wind, vegetation, and the terrain’s morphology. It provides valuable information for understanding in advance which areas are most at risk and where prevention and emergency response efforts should be focused. Parks, local councils, and civil protection agencies can activate a free demo for their area, but the tool is open to everyone: even members of the public can simulate a fire near their own home.
‘A healthy habitat is the primary, irreplaceable form of nature conservation: without a suitable home, no species can survive,’ Niccolò Calandri, CEO of 3Bee and XNatura.
