Pact for the Future: A new role for young people in major global challenges

Day: 18/11/2024
Time: 13:30 -
14:25 .
Place: MedPavilion - Blue Zone, F1B
Organised by: Earth Day Europe

Building on the recent approval of the UN Pact for the Future and the Declaration on Future Generations, this event will draw young people into the climate debate.
Within a debate between institutions, businesses, civil society and, of course, young people, the Event will focus on boys and girl’s participation demands to identify the required solutions to unlock younger generations’ full potential.

Opening and Keynote speech
Pierluigi Sassi – President of Earth Day Italia

Panel discussion
Moderation: Pierluigi Sassi – President of Earth Day Italia
Francesco Corvaro – Special Envoy for Climate Change of the Italian Government
Stefano Laporta – President, ISPRA (online participation)
Maria Siclari – Director General, ISPRA (online participation)
Fabrizio Pilo – Vice Rector for Territory and Innovation of the University of Cagliari (online participation)

Musical performance
Samuele Palumbo – Young violinist (online participation)

Discussion and inputs with students from Italian schools and universities (online participation)
University of Cagliari
Mandralisca Classical High School and Hotel School of Cefalù
Sibillini Comprehensive Institute
Orsini Scientific High School in Ascoli Piceno

Conclusions
Pierluigi Sassi – President of Earth Day Italia