Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark: junior president announced at the 23rd conference

The 23rd national conference of the "Coloring Our Future" project was held on 18 May 2026 in Castellana Sicula, with the assembly session conducted in the council chamber of Petralia Sottana. Schools, local authorities and associations participated in activities centred on environmental education and youth involvement.

Event details

• Date: 18 May 2026
• Assembly venue: Council chamber of the Municipality of Petralia Sottana (PA)
• Main activities: institutional visits, working groups, cultural routes and the award ceremony for the "Trame di Pace" contest
• Main outcome: election of Jacopo Martella (junior mayor of Carpino) as junior president of Federparchi d'Italia

The Geopark's role

The Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark played an active role in organizing the event, supporting educational programmes and on-site activities. The Geopark president highlighted the value of cooperation between regional institutions, schools and community organisations to protect the landscape and foster local participation.

Why it matters for UNESCO site visitors

Events like this enhance the educational function of UNESCO sites in Italy: they provide visitors with insights into local educational projects, youth initiatives and conservation efforts. For those visiting the Madonie Geopark, such events are a practical way to learn about community-led heritage and environmental programmes.

Practical information

• Location: Petralia Sottana (PA), 90027
• Useful address: Corso Paolo Agliata, 50, 90027 Petralia Sottana PA
• Coordinates: 37.8062244, 14.0922672

Visitors planning a trip to the Madonie UNESCO Global Geopark can use public events and conferences to better understand the Park's educational offers and the cultural-natural heritage of the area.