The year 2023 presents two co-occurring events: in October, the 23rd edition of the “Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo” will focus on the theme of “Italian and Sustainability.” The selected theme aligns with the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and the bid for EXPO 2030 Rome. In addition, the year 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned Italian "green" author Italo Calvino. In recognition of Italy’s position at the forefront of environmental issues in the world, we therefore propose a school creative contest that combines these two occurrences and promotes a culture of sustainability as expressed through the Italian language and creativity.
At the kick-off event on Monday, October 16, Prof Lino Pertile of Harvard University (emeritus) speaks to the connection between Calvino's works and the idea of sustainability, long before it became a "thing."
