The paradigm of Venice: valuable lessons for sea level rise adaptation and disaster risk reduction

“The paradigm of Venice: valuable lessons for sea level rise adaptation and disaster risk reduction” is the title of the side event organized by the Venice Sustainability Foundation (VSF) at the Italian Pavilion at COP29 in Baku.

The event aims to highlight Venice’s adaptation experience as a global laboratory of sustainability and resilience, focused on addressing environmental and cultural heritage conservation issues, offering concrete insights and solutions that can be adopted internationally. The central question guiding the discussion will be: “What lessons from Venice’s adaptation model can be shared with other coastal cities to contribute to the implementation of global agendas?”

This initiative intends to present the best practices developed in Venice and stimulate constructive dialogue with the international community, strengthening Italy’s position as a hub for innovative climate adaptation solutions, particularly in the field of environmental and cultural heritage protection. The initiative aims to showcase the unique multi-stakeholder cooperation developed in Venice and outline the roadmap of activities that will ensure a resilient and sustainable future for the city.

This model brings together partners with different goals—from education and research to international cooperation and territorial governance—creating an ecosystem of integrated solutions. It is proposed as a concrete example to explore innovative adaptation and mitigation solutions, testing approaches, strategies, and practical measures, not only for Venice but also for other coastal-urban areas worldwide.

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The event will be held at the Italy Pavilion, Blue Zone – Zone E, Room G5. Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan(https://bos.az/en/stadium/). UNFCCC accreditation is required for access. For reservations register at the link.

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