Italian UNESCO Chairs at the 2026 Sustainable Development Festival

When: from 6 to 27 May 2026

The Network of Italian UNESCO Chairs (ReCUI) is participating in the 2026 Sustainable Development Festival with a series of activities across Italy. The program connects academic expertise with local stakeholders to support the preservation and sustainable enjoyment of the country's UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Main goals

• Promote sustainable practices for safeguarding Italy's UNESCO sites.
• Encourage collaboration between universities, local communities and site managers.
• Share applied research and practical solutions for conservation and management.

Planned activities

• Culture and heritage: initiatives focused on conservation, accessibility and sustainable use of sites.
• Energy: projects and workshops on energy efficiency and renewable integration in historic settings.
• Health and inclusion: programs linking community wellbeing to cultural heritage protection.
• Territory protection: studies and practices for sustainable landscape and site management.

The program takes place in multiple Italian locations, creating a route of events and projects that highlight research, skills and local territories. A detailed calendar and the initiative catalogue are available online for those who want to explore events and participation opportunities.

Why join: participation reveals concrete actions that connect UNESCO sites with sustainable development and shows how universities and communities cooperate to safeguard Italy's world heritage for the future.