by Staff | Apr 30, 2025 | News, PUI - Santa Maria della Pietà
On April 29, 2025, the Luiss – Labgov Team for the immaterial valorisation of the Santa Maria della Pietà complex met at the Co.bra.gor headquarters, The pupils of the elementary and middle classes of the Istituto Comprensivo Paolo Stefanelli and the students of the hotel and agricultural branch of the Domizia Lucilla higher education Institute (IIS), as well as the students of LUISS GrinLab and the course “Innovation and sustainable development law and policy”. The students were joined by the principal of the project, Prof. Christian Iaione, the President of the 14th Municipality, Marco della Porta, and the vice-president Enrico Sabri and the councillor for Educational and School Policies, Claudia Salerno. At approximately 9.30 am, the groups began visiting the territories managed by Co.bra.gor with Emanuele Manta illustrating the sustainable agricultural practices implemented by the Cooperative, focusing on the different types of crops and the specific characteristics of the territory, also highlighting the benefits of beekeeping carried out on site. The group was also able to access an Etruscan tunnel. At approximately 11:00 am, the group benefited from refreshments with organic fruit juices, bread and oil produced by the Cooperative.
Around 11.30 am, Michele Mansi from the Historical Ortisti Cooperative led the group to the Fosso delle Campanelle, bringing attention to the valley’s history adjacent to the SMdP and its future prospects in the path aimed at creating the largest urban vegetable garden in Europe. The visit ended around 12.30 pm.
by Staff | Apr 28, 2025 | PUI - Santa Maria della Pietà
On January 23, 2025, researchers from LUISS Guido Carli University and Labgov ETS (Dr. Allegra Eusebio and Rubina Michela Galeotti, as well as Dr. Mario Manna, Antonio Persico and Flavio Petrocelli) met with students from the Domizia Lucilla Institute to promote the co-design of an innovative bioeconomy laboratory in the Santa Maria della Pietà Complex (SMdP). The initiative is part of the Integrated Urban Plan (UI), funded with resources from the PNRR, to redevelop the SMdP area. The initiative aims to promote awareness of the area’s potential value and stimulate innovative and sustainable ideas for value creation, while respecting its strong healthcare vocation.
The event was held at the institute’s main hall (a short distance from the SMdP), and dozens of students from the agricultural and hospitality departments participated.
As per methodological protocol, institutional greetings and speeches occurred at about 10:00 am. Headmistress Ada Maurizio welcomed the guests, urging active participation in co-design. This was followed by the intervention of Dr. Massimiliano Baldini, representing the Urban Planning Department of Roma Capitale, who explained the characteristics and opportunities of the plan for the regeneration of the SMDP. The subsequent speech by Dr. Claudia Salerno, councillor for educational and school policies of the XIV Municipality, highlighted the importance of students’ involvement in the co-design activity in order to develop creative, innovative and shared solutions.
The co-design activity then began, and students split into four groups, which chose expressive names: “the Avengers of Santa Maria della Pietà,” “Generation Z,” “Mind,” and “the Visionaries.” Each group’s work was coordinated by at least one researcher who stimulated the students’ brainstorming activity. The discussion was fruitful, and ideas and proposals revolved around food, culture, health, and sports. The groups were provided with post-it notes, markers, and an A2 sheet bearing a map of the SMDP and neighbouring areas, with the opportunity to represent graphically ideas related to possible uses of the SMDP.
The group work yielded multiple proposals, often fulfilling at least two of the needs related to the above dimensions. Among the many, we can mention the idea of organising cooking workshops under the banner of interculturality, meeting and listening groups for people with special needs, the creation of a garden for growing herbs and spices, the removal of architectural barriers, and the creation of spaces for sociability and conviviality, including for the enjoyment of cultural and sports events. All this emerged in the final phase of the return of the proposals, which took place in the presence of Dr. Baldini, Dr. Salerno and the Institute’s teachers, in which each group, introduced by the reference researcher, represented by at least one student volunteer, exhibited the proposals developed, which, in summary, enhance the multifunctionality of the complex, promoting sociality, inclusion, psycho-physical well-being and sustainability.
by Staff | Apr 22, 2025 | Aware
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by Staff | Apr 8, 2025 | Aware
We had the pleasure of engaging in a rich and forward-looking dialogue focused on the future of sustainable water management, innovation, and territorial cooperation within the framework of the AWARE project and beyond.
Grateful for the constructive exchange and the shared commitment to fostering circular water solutions and integrated governance models that serve both people and the planet.
Onward together toward resilient and inclusive water futures!
by Staff | Apr 8, 2025 | Aware
At LUISS Guido Carli University, we are proud to be partners in AWARE, a pioneering project that brings together 20 organizations from eight countries (Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the UK, Belgium, Greece, and Chile) to develop Europe’s first aquaponic farm using reclaimed water.
While the technical quality of the AWARE system is already proven, the real challenge now lies in navigating regulatory and policy frameworks to enable broader adoption. That’s where our expertise in sustainable innovation law and governance comes in.
Last week, LUISS had the pleasure of hosting a dedicated event on the AWARE project, featuring valuable contributions from Professor Christian Iaione, Dr. Anna Berti Suman, and Dr. Marijana Krstić from our Department of Law – Sustainable Innovation Law, alongside the Mayor of Castellana Grotte, Domi Ciliberti, and Dr. Fabio Ugolini, AWARE’s project coordinator.
Together, we explored the interdisciplinary dimensions of reclaimed water aquaponics—examining environmental sustainability, social acceptance, and the legal and institutional frameworks needed to scale this innovation across Europe and beyond.
We extend our sincere thanks to Mayor Domi Ciliberti for joining us and for his continued commitment to sustainability and innovation in Castellana Grotte.
Check out the Municipality of Castellana Grotte’s full interview and coverage on their social media channels:
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