Italy

SDSN Italy, in partnership with the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, developed a concept note titled “The Arts as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development,” focusing on creativity and sustainability. This note serves as a foundation for future research and practical initiatives. Additionally, SDSN Italy played a key role in organizing a full-day seminar dedicated to exploring the ontological impact of the arts in sustainable development. The seminar brought together academic staff, entrepreneurs, artists, and institutional representatives on October 28th at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. During the event, SDSN’s President, Jeffrey Sachs, delivered the keynote address which was introduced by SDSN Italy Chair, Sabina Ratti.

In September 2024, the University of Brescia and the Politecnico di Torino became the new host institutions for SDSN Italy. These universities will play a crucial role in advancing SDSN's mission to promote sustainable development solutions nationwide, fostering collaboration across academic, civil, and private sectors to address global challenges.
On October 16, 2024, the University of Brescia hosted the public seminar "A New Vision for the Future: Moving Beyond the 2030 Agenda" in Brescia, Italy. The event featured Prof. Jeffrey Sachs as the keynote speaker and introduced key elements of the Pact for the Future to nearly 200 attendees.
On October 25-26, 2024, the Politecnico di Torino, held the General Assembly of the Italian University Network for Sustainable Development (RUS). Alongside the assembly, the youth-focused event "Youth4Climate & Universities for the Future: Sparking Solutions for Climate Action" was organized in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security and UNDP.