Green Week 2024: Mobilizing New Generations for Environmental and Marine Conservation

Raising awareness among new generations about the protection of the environment and the sea through innovative initiatives involving sports and art. Drawing collective attention to the themes of marine conservation, the promotion of sustainable practices, and encouraging greater respect for the oceans. This is the goal of Green Week 2024, presented yesterday in Rome at the Europa Experience center. 'Every drop counts. A sea of small actions to empower the Planet' is the motto of the second edition, realized by Ambiente Mare Italia with the contribution of Anas, scheduled from today until April 22 in conjunction with the National Sea Day and World Earth Day, An opportunity to celebrate nature and commitment to respecting the environment, biodiversity, and the territory. Green Week, sponsored by MASE (Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security), the European Commission, the Coast Guard, the Naval League, and the FIV (Italian Sailing Federation), includes more than 130 events nationwide, among environmental clean-up and waste collection on beaches and parks, activities for monitoring and restoring ecosystems, environmental awareness and scientific dissemination involving schools, and the valorization of the territory. The 15 sailing events that will start from the ports of Monte Circeo, Formia, Naples, Agropoli, Sibari, Tropea, Crotone, and Reggio Calabria, involving the naval leagues and the circles of neighboring municipalities, as well as the 25 appointments dedicated to fitwalking, naturalistic walks and guided tours stand out. The present 'Sport, art, culture can also make a difference and lend a hand to the environment - said Alessandro Botti, president of Ambiente Mare Italia - Last year we actively involved hundreds of schools and 65,000 citizens in concrete actions in favor of our Planet -. Green Week is a national environmental celebration. Proud and happy with the response of the citizens who are participating in large numbers'. An exceptional testimonial is Maestro Beppe Vessicchio: 'Through art, we have tried to make our small contribution to raise awareness among institutions about the topic. The sea is much more than what we consider in a fast and hectic life'