Now in its ninth edition, the Festival of Sustainable Development is the largest Italian initiative aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing citizens, younger generations, businesses, associations, and institutions on economic, social, and environmental sustainability issues.
It is an opportunity to spread a culture of sustainability and bring about the cultural and political change needed to implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda and achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the current week, three events are scheduled, organized by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS):
· May 20, 2025 (10:00–11:30 AM) – SOMALIA RISING: LESSONS FROM THE PAST, VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE
The AICS Office in Nairobi and the Italian Embassy in Mogadishu are organizing a panel on the future of Somalia, taking participants on a journey from the post-conflict era to the present day, featuring testimonies from those who have directly contributed to the country’s progress. More info: www.tinyurl.com/asvis2025
· May 21, 2025 (10:00 AM–4:45 PM) – LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND – SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AS AN ENABLING FACTOR
The event, which will include the participation of AICS Director Marco Riccardo Rusconi, aims to explore the role of social sustainability as both an entry point and an enabling factor for integrated sustainable development. It will highlight the need for financing and support measures to ensure inclusion, equity, and social justice. A live connection with the AICS Bogotá Office is also planned, with a contribution from Roberto Simoncelli, Coordinator of the AICS Bogotá project “Rural Youth on the Move.” More info: https://2025.festivalsvilupposostenibile.it/napoli/
· May 22, 2025 (10:00–11:30 AM) – SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY: TACKLING CLIMATE STRAIN ON RESOURCES
AICS Hanoi, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Hanoi, is organizing a technical online workshop to discuss how to address the challenges of climate change, extreme weather events, and risks related to water resources and the food supply chain, with the goal of strengthening collaboration between Italy and Vietnam.