Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark: junior president elected at the 23rd "Coloriamo il nostro futuro" conference

Date: 18 May 2026

The 23rd national conference of the project "Coloriamo il nostro futuro" was held in Castellana Sicula on 18 May 2026. The meeting centred on environmental education and youth engagement, with participation from schools, local authorities and associations.

• Main outcome: Jacopo Martella, the young mayor of Carpino, was proclaimed junior president of Federparchi d'Italia.
• Assembly venue: Council chamber of the Municipality of Petralia Sottana, where the vote took place.
• Activities: institutional visits, working groups, cultural trails and the award ceremony for the "Trame di Pace" competition.

Geopark role and acknowledgements

The Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark actively supported the organisation of the event. The Geopark president expressed satisfaction with the results and highlighted the importance of regional institutional support and collaboration with the lead school, the regional Department for Territory and Environment and the educational leaders involved.

Why this matters for UNESCO sites visitors

Events like this reinforce the educational and cultural value of UNESCO Sites in Italy, promoting landscape protection and community participation. For visitors to the Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark, they offer a chance to learn about local educational projects and on-site activities aimed at younger generations.

Location

Place: 90027 Petralia Sottana (PA), Italy
Coordinates: 37.8082132, 14.0931362