Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark: event summary

The XXIII National Conference of the "Coloriamo il nostro futuro" project took place in Castellana Sicula on May 18, 2026. The initiative focused on environmental education and youth participation, engaging schools, local authorities and associations.

Key outcomes

• Election: Jacopo Martella, the junior mayor of Carpino, was elected as the mini-president of Federparchi Italia.
• Assembly venue: The council chamber of the Municipality of Petralia Sottana, where the vote was held.
• Activities: institutional visits, working groups, cultural tours and the awarding of the "Trame di Pace" contest.

Geopark's role and acknowledgements

The Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark played an active role in organising the event. The Geopark president welcomed the results and highlighted the significance of regional institutions supporting educational initiatives for younger generations.

Special thanks were addressed to the lead school of the project, the regional Department of Territory and Environment and officials who backed the initiative.

Why this matters for UNESCO Site visitors

Events of this kind strengthen the educational and cultural mission of UNESCO Sites in Italy, promoting landscape protection and local community involvement. Visitors to the Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark can discover educational projects and on-site activities that enrich the visit.