inaugural venice climate week to spotlight global climate solutions

developed by riccardo luna and future food institute

Venice will become a pivotal stage for discussions on ecological transition and sustainability as it hosts the inaugural Venice Climate Week from June 3rd to 8th, 2025. This environmental conference, conceived and curated by Riccardo Luna in collaboration with the Future Food Institute, aims to foster a broad and inclusive dialogue centered on the conscious redesign of our relationship with the planet. It will bring together a diverse assembly of nearly 100 speakers from the realms of culture, science, business, activism, and art.

The cross-disciplinary conversations hosted over the initiative’s six-day run — aligned with World Environment Day and World Oceans Day — will address how the complexities of climate change demand a holistic and integrated understanding of the challenges at hand. Discussions will also focus on empathetic design solutions and refining regenerative economic models that can drive environmental sustainability efforts. Events will take place at various venues across Venice, including the Procuratie Vecchie, Le Corderie dell’Arsenale, and the new SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Center developed by the Prada Group and CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati.

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venice climate week to host cross-disciplinary discussions

As the world grapples with the tangible effects of climate change, many organizations have shifted to taking actionable steps and devising innovative solutions. Recognizing this urgency, the Venice Climate Week positions itself as a crucial moment to ‘inspire individuals and organizations’ to refresh their goals, tools, and narratives. The choice of Venice as the backdrop is particularly resonant, given that the city is well acquainted with the delicate balance between human intervention and the power of nature.

Venice Climate Week’s alignment with the two significant United Nations observances in June underscores the interconnectedness of environmental challenges and highlights the critical role of both terrestrial and marine ecosystems in the planetary design. The focus on these days provides a framework for discussions that will likely explore topics ranging from sustainable urban development and resource management to the urgent need for effective marine conservation.

inaugural Venice Climate Week becomes a pivotal stage for discussions on ecological transition and sustainability