Luiss is participating in the fourth edition of the Sustainable Development Festival, taking place on 4-20 October. The Festival offers an array of initiatives, including conferences, book presentations, exhibitions, films, and many more.
The Festival of Sustainable Development is supported by ASviS and is the largest Italian initiative to raise awareness and mobilize citizens, youth, businesses, associations, and institutions on issues related to economic, social, and environmental sustainability by spreading the culture of sustainability, and bringing about a cultural and political change that can support Italy to achieve the 17 Global Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
Luiss has joined the Festival since its first edition in 2017, and has since contributed in over 110 events. In the 2022 edition, events will highlight the linkages of the Sustainable Development Goals, and those between Luiss projects and the 2030 Agenda. This will also be an opportunity to spotlight research on the SDGs conducted by the University. Each event will feature the participation of a Luiss professor, student, project, and an external partner.
Join the events!
Event on Goals 5 and 10 - Any Given 8 - Gender equality and inclusion at Luiss
8 October, 17:30 - 18:30 - in-person
The event will focus on the track record of Luiss Guido Carli University’s initiatives on gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. It will showcase the University’s Gender Equality Plan, a roadmap of concrete actions aimed at enhancing gender equality as part of the University’s pathway of Diversity & Inclusion.
Thanks to the participation of the Student Associations, speakers will present the participatory process that led to the implementation of the plan, initiatives, and actions that aim to ensure equal opportunities. Speakers will also promote a culture of inclusion and valuing diversity, thanks to the participation of representatives of the University’s tutoring and inclusion services. The event will also address issues related to SDGs 5 and 10.
Event on Goals 4 and 8 - Youth, training, and employment: A sustainable future?
11 October, 14:00 - 15:00 - online
The event centers on the concept of knowledge as one of the most important assets for individuals and especially for young people, considered vital for adopting the role as conscious citizens in today’s society and for personal and professional growth. Knowledge is nurtured by education and training, without which sustainable and inclusive development cannot be pursued. Above all, social sustainability implies that everyone can receive adequate education, as outlined in SDG 4. The event will discuss the actions and policies needed to purse Goal 8 in creating employment for youth and guaranteeing the right to adequate wages and safe and decent jobs that contribute tosocial inclusion and economic growth for society.
Event on Goals 13, 14, and 15 - Oil industry and climate change
12 October, 16:30 - 18:30 – in-person event as part of Professor Pellegrino’s lecture
The event will focus on SDGs 13, 14, and 15, and present a panel discussion addressing the impact of big oil industries on climate change, and mitigation strategies, inspired by the M. Grasso’s book, titled From Big Oil to Big Green, MIT Press, 2022. The event will take place during a Climate Justice lecture and is sponsored by the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Event on Goals 16 and 17 - Immigration: Rights and education to promote more inclusive societies
14 October, 17:30 - 18:30 - online
The event is an opportunity to discuss issues related to Goals 16 and 17. It will highlight the importance of education and cooperation as well as the role of institutions in the context of migration policies in creating more just, sustainable, and multicultural societies.
Event on Goals 6, 7, and 12 - Fashion & Sustainability: Luxury vs. Fast Fashion
14 October, 10:00 - 11:30 - online event as part of Professor Fei’s lecture
The event will focus on the relationship between fashion and sustainability. In particular, it will address the topic of sustainability in its complex relationship with Luxury and Fast Fashion, and the development of the Italian Fashion System towards a pathway of sustainability that has allowed the Italian supply chain to be recognized as a leader in the sector. In this context, this event will also highlight the results of specific research on this topic. This event will refer to SDGs 6 and 7 on the reduction of emissions and consumption of water and energy, and in general to the SDG 12 on responsible production and consumption.
Event on Goals 9 and 11 - Sustainable and Neighborhood Mobility: Smart & Green
20 October, 18:00 - 19:00 - online
The event will address the topic of “smart mobility” as a process of the reorganization of different individual and collective mobility needs and the implementation of new infrastructure and solutions. This paradigm stems from the possibility of applying the potential of new technologies in a key sector for sustainable innovation, with reference to Goal 9. In addition, the topic of smart mobility will be addressed as crucial to create smart, green cities. It will discuss how sustainable technology serves mobility, leading to the optimization of transportation that reduces pollution and creates more livable, inclusive, and sustainable cities, as noted in Goal 11 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
Event on Goals 4 and 8 - ESG Lab, Banca Intesa Sanpaolo
21 October, 11:30 - 12:30 - in person
Thinking in terms of sustainability is crucial to revise business models and create new ones, guaranteeing companies a solid and competitive position in the market. For this reason, the launch of ESG Lab of Rome, jointly promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo, Luiss, and the Rome Chamber of Commerce, will take place on 21/10 in Luiss Guido Carli. ESG Lab of Rome takes the form of a training course aimed at supporting companies on a pathway of sustainable transition that begins with raising the awareness of their level of sustainability to the implementation of an investment plan. The event also strives to create collective value by exerting an impact on the social and environmental context.
Event Goal 3 – Cultivate Your Health
24 October, 9:30 - 17:00 - in person
This event will launch a project realized in collaboration with Komen Italia, which aims to create a positive impact in the care of patients at the “Komen Italia Center for Integrated Treatments in Oncology” at Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS. This will be done through the implementation of theoretical and practical seminars on the nutraceutical properties of foods. The theoretical seminar will be followed by a seminar on horticulture with the support of Luiss technical staff and nutrition biologists from Policlinico Gemelli. The 20 women who join will work in their own dedicated section of the garden and will be set up with containers in which they will grow vegetables and aromatic plants that have functional properties for oncological treatment. For the event, Komen Italia will provide the Prevention Caravan to raise awareness on gender-based cancer diseases.