Program

Cultural activities and environmental sustainability: good practices, critical issues and challenges for the future

In recent years, the cultural and creative sector has received a significant boost thanks to funding from the NRRP (National Recovery and Resilience Plan), with the aim of supporting the country’s ecological transition. Innovation and the reduction of environmental impact are now at the heart of new cultural offering strategies, which are increasingly moving toward more sustainable models.

Cultural operators, both public and private, can play a key role in reducing the environmental impact of exhibitions, festivals, and cultural and musical events. By adopting the Minimum Environmental Criteria– particularly those for cultural events (Ministerial Decree of October 19, 2022, No. 459) – and drawing inspiration from established best practices in Italy, such as the Cultura in Verde Award, the Green Drop Award, the Green Film Fest, and the Green Fest project, it is possible to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and the consumption of natural and energy resources.

The meeting aims to activate a debate on the development of intersectoral projects, networking initiatives and collaborations to accelerate the change towards a more responsible and innovative cultural model.

Silvano Falocco
Director of the Fondazione Ecosistemi

Francesca Velani
Vice President and Director Culture and Sustainability Promo PA Foundation

For an alliance between culture and environment

Domenico Barbuto
Segretario Generale AGIS

Michela Esposito
AT Sogesid S.p.A, General Directorate Circular Economy MASE

Erminia Sciacchitano
Co-Chair EU Expert Group on the Green Transition of the Cultural and Creative Sectors MIC

Sustainable culture work in progress. From process review to impact assessment, the viewpoint of organisations in the field

Celia Grau
Sustainability & Special Project Manager di Opera Europa e del Teatro Regio di Parma

Norma Ghizzo
Ambria Jazz

Paola Sarcina
Festival Cerealia

Rita Virgili
Youth Music Foundation of Italy

Roberto Cantagalli
MAR – Art Museum of the City of Ravenna

Raffaella Brescianini
Brescia Grand Theatre

Questions, comments and conclusion.