VIU Lecture | Blue Carbon, Sustainability and Europe

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
16.45 pm, Room 1G
Venice International University, San Servolo Island

Francesca Vianello, Head of Europe Direct Venezia Veneto, City of Venice

Annalisa Piras, Director of the Wake Europe Campaign

Ilda Mannino, Scientific Coordinator of the TEN Program on Sustainability of VIU

Jane da Mosto, Executive Director of We are here Venice

In collaboration with the Wake Up Europe campaign, We are here Venice ETS, and Europe Direct Venice Veneto, Venice International University presents an educational screening of the docufilm Blue Carbon, previously unreleased in Italy, followed by a debate on the theme of Blue Carbon and European actions to promote understanding of the importance of wetlands in Europe. Italy has 57 wetlands of international significance, recognized by the Ramsar Convention list, one of the most important of which is located in the Venice lagoon. What do we know about the role of wetlands in mitigating climate change and adaptation, as well as for sustainable development? How is Europe contributing to making the most of this superpower of nature? What solutions can be adopted at the local level to support them?

The "Blue Carbon, Sustainability and Europe" event aims to raise awareness by promoting dialogue among experts, students and locals.

In line with its mission and commitment to promote Sustainable Development and the SDGs, VIU is part of ASviS – Alleanza Italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile.

The VIUlecture on May 15 is part of the 2024 Sustainable Development Festival organized by ASviS.

Chair: Annalisa Piras, Director of The Wake Europe Campaign

With the participation of:

Francesca Vianello, Head of Europe Direct Venice Veneto, City of Venice

Annalisa Piras, Director of the Wake Europe Campaign

Ilda Mannino, Scientific Coordinator of the TEN Program on Sustainability, VIU
Jane Da Mosto, Executive Director of We are here Venice

Registration required.

Annalisa Piras is an award winning film-maker, journalist and activist. She has co-founded and directs the Wake Up Europe Campaign that since 2013 runs documentaries film screenings and debates to inspire audiences to become active European citizens.

Ilda Mannino is scientific coordinator of the TEN Program on sustainability of VIU and teaches the course on Globalization, Environment and Sustainable Development. With a PhD in Environmental sciences, her work is focused on building capacities and promoting education on sustainable development.

Jane da Mosto is co-founder and Executive Director of We are here Venice ETS, with a mission to support evidence based policy making and a focus on direct action. She was educated in England (Oxford University, and Imperial College London) and has international experience as a consultant on sustainable development.

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