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UNLEASHING COLLECTIVE WISDOM FOR A THRIVING PLANET

17-18-19 May 2024

17-19 May 2024

Pollica and the Lands of Mediterranean Diet

Participant-driven gathering aims to foster collaboration and innovation among individuals who share common interests, goals, and values

The unconference

An event to stimulate deep conversations, inspire, prompt meaningful debates on complex issues, and drive action without a predetermined agenda, keynote speakers, or formal presentations. Attendees will be spontaneously involved and encouraged to propose, facilitate, and participate in small-group discussions, workshops, and other activities that explore and address topics of mutual interest. 

The Unconference aims to explore the theme of Integral Ecology and Sustainable Development, inspired by the Pollica 2050 – Mediterranean Living Lab project, which focuses on promoting sustainable, participatory, and integral development in six areas of intervention: Political Action; Earth Regeneration; Human Regeneration; Social Regeneration; Cultural Regeneration; Economic Regeneration.

WHY

To foster collaboration and exchange among participants interested in advancing sustainable development through an integral ecological approach.

To facilitate small-group discussions, workshops, and other activities that explore and address the six areas of Integral Ecology and their relevance for promoting sustainable development worldwide.

To empower participants to develop new skills and perspectives, learn from each other, and generate innovative ideas and solutions for sustainable development.

To create a democratic and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and co-creation of knowledge.

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