The national forum on energy and sustainability, Duezerocinquezero, reignited the debate on the strategies and actions required to achieve Italy’s sustainability, resilience, and energy autonomy goals by 2050. Now in its fifth edition, this year's Forum was co-organized by VSF and held under the patronage of, among others, the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, the Municipality of Padua, the University of Padua, and Assoesco.
Over three days, institutional representatives, businesses, academics, professionals, and industry associations gathered to address key issues surrounding ecological transition and national development: from energy autonomy – with its implications for security and sustainability – to critical raw materials and the environmental and energy footprint of Artificial Intelligence. Central to the discussion were also smart cities, collaborative governance, and social sustainability, alongside waste management, emerging technologies, and energy efficiency.
The Forum took place between April 21 and April 23, 2026, at the Centro Culturale San Gaetano (Via Altinate 71, Padua).
As part of the event program, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, VSF organized a panel titled “Urban Resilience to Climate Change: The Case of Venice”. The session – held from 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM – focused on the impacts of climate change on the city of Venice, specifically regarding the protection of its population, economy, and cultural heritage
In detail, the panel examined risks associated with sea-level rise and potential extreme events, highlighting how Venice is addressing these challenges through public-private engagement, technological innovation, data utilization, and international exchange.
Introductory Remarks
Carlo Carraro, President Emeritus and Professor of Environmental Economics | Ca’ Foscari University of Venice – presentation (AVAILABLE IN ITALIAN ONLY)
Panel Discussion
Venice and the impacts related to climate change
Jonathan Spinoni, Researcher | CMCC Foundation – Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (Centro Euro Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici)
The City's management plan to combat climate change
Massimiliano De Martin, Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning, Private Construction, and Environment | City of Venice (Comune di Venezia) – presentation (AVAILABLE IN ITALIAN ONLY)
Data and tools for monitoring risks and events related to climate change
Alvise Papa, Director of the Smart Control Room | City of Venice (Comune di Venezia)
The MOSE system for the safeguard of Venice
Pierpaolo Campostrini, Director General | CORILA – presentation (AVAILABLE IN ITALIAN ONLY)
Sustainability perspectives and projects for the Port of Venice
Paolo Menegazzo, Head of Strategic Transport Planning | North Adriatic Sea Port Authority – presentation (AVAILABLE IN ITALIAN ONLY)
International experiences in urban resilience
Elisa Andreoli, Head of Environment and Territory Studies and Projects Unit | Thetis – presentation (AVAILABLE IN ITALIAN ONLY)
Moderator
Alessia Zambon | RAI Veneto
For further information, please visit the official event page: www.duezerocinquezero.it
