🌍 A Deal for the Earth | Online Conference — 19 June 2026, 4–6 PM

What would a new "Constitution of the Earth" look like — and what role can slow cities play in shaping it?

Join us for a Cittaslow International round table bringing together mayors and communities of the "Republic of Cittaslow" to discuss their collective commitment toward a new pact with the planet.

Moderated by Secretary General Pier Giorgio Oliveti, with opening remarks by Giulio Saturnini, Municipality of Greve in Chianti.

PROGRAM A Deal for the Earth Moderator

Pier Giorgio Oliveti, Secretary General of Cittaslow International

Introductions

Giulio Saturnini, Municipality of Greve in Chianti

Keynote lecture by Professor Fabio Corigliano, University of Parma

Speakers

Guido Barlozzetti, historian, author, and television critic:

“Philosophy of the Earth: An Earthling’s Perspective”

Jacek Kostka, Vice-President of Cittaslow International, Mayor of Górowo Iławeckie, Poland:

“Threats of social media in small communities"

Col. Guido Guidi, Meteorologist with the Italian Air Force:

“The climate crisis and its effects on local government”

Nando Bertolini, Architect from INBAR (National Institute of Bioarchitecture):

“The sponge city: how to tackle flooding”

Paolo Sottani, Mayor of Greve in Chianti:

“How the Chianti Biodistrict Came to Be”

Roberto Stucchi Prinetti, President of the Chianti Biodistrict:

“A model for sustainable regional development”

Closing remarks

Mauro Migliorini, President of Cittaslow International, Deputy Mayor of Asolo.

LIVE:

https://www.youtube.com/@CittaslowInternational