Talk

Discussion of environmental associations' views on large-carnivore conservation and the protection status of wolves.

Stories about the last Marsican bears in the central Apennines and the relationship between conservation, communities and participation.

An exploration of often-overlooked species living alongside us, their habits, ecosystem roles and our everyday relationship with biodiversity.

Conversation with livestock farmers about the challenges of living and working in areas inhabited by large predators.

Look at Slovenia as a European model of coexistence with large carnivores and what its different history and management can teach.

Representatives of three mountain parks discuss the role of protected areas in building coexistence amid environmental change, tourism and returning wildlife.

Discussion of how media narratives shape perceptions, fears and expectations around wildlife and environmental issues.

Bruno D’Amicis discusses expeditions, encounters and how wildlife photography can create wonder and support conservation.

How to identify and study one of Italy's most elusive animals, from the Apennines to the Alps.

Roundtable with researchers from the Universities of Trento and Padua on conservation projects and the social dimensions of living with wildlife.

Discussion of how mountain recreation can balance nature protection, outdoor activity and respect for wildlife.

Journey into the ancient Alps and Monte Bondone to discover the animals that shared the territory with Neanderthals and early sapiens.

Conversation about fascinating and often feared animals, their evolutionary stories and their ecological importance, followed by a live-animal corner.

Conversation ranging from the Amazon and Andes to Australia, comparing ways of understanding relationships between people and nature.

Discussion with local mayors about how administrations respond to returning large carnivores and the expectations of mountain communities.

Practical introduction to the role of livestock guardian dogs and how hikers should behave around them on mountain paths and pastures.

Peasant stories in Ortofonico: LUMEN shares three news items on women and agriculture, followed by a testimony from Teresa Antonelli of Azienda Agricola Dai Menegheti …

Storytelling and discussion session centered around the exhibition 'Evelyn Taocheng Wang. Sweet Landscape'. Registration required.