Action for Climate 2024 - Umbria
INVOLVED UNIVERSITIES
Università per Stranieri di Perugia
OTHER ENTITIES INVOLVED
WHEN
October 12, 2024
WHERE
Perugia, office CAI Conservoni ex Museo delle acque, Str. della Forcella 54, Vagliano (PG)
Link to the web page of the event
Flyer
THEMATIC ANALYSIS
The 2024 edition will focus on the search for water, a fundamental element for life, which, in an era of profound climate change, is not only a symbol of environmental fragility but also a paradigm of democracy and sustainable development.
With the support of CAI, the various aspects of water will be explored: from its geological and naturalistic role, visiting underground springs, to its historical importance through ancient medieval aqueducts, reaching symbolic places of public water as a common good.
EVENT
The Università per Stranieri di Perugia and the CAI Umbria Regional Group are once again joining the Climbing for Climate of the Network of Sustainable Universities (RUS), the "widespread" version of Climbing for Climate 6 - CFC6.
Curated by Flavia Baldassarri from the CAI Umbria Regional Group, expert in Scientific Communication, and Eugenia Franzoni from the CAI Umbria Regional Group, speleologist.
PROGRAM
9:00 AM – Meeting at San Marco Meeting point: public transportation stop at San Marco. Brief introduction to the event and goals for the day.
9:30 AM – Departure on foot towards the CAI headquarters Walk towards the headquarters of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) in Perugia.
Along the way: stop at the Church of Sant'Orfeto, dedicated to the legendary Roman legionary.
Introduction to Perugia's medieval aqueduct.
11:00 AM – Arrival at the CAI headquarters, introductory lecture
Short lecture on environment, climate, and the importance of water in the history of the region.
12:00 PM – Guided tour of the Conservoni, Fountains, and Cunicolo del Faggeto
Visit to the Conservoni, medieval water storage tanks, and the Cunicolo del Faggeto, a 19th-century drainage work.
In-depth look at the functioning of the ancient water system and its historical significance.
1:00 PM – Packed lunch
Packed lunch break in a designated area near the Conservoni.
2:30 PM – Return on foot to San Marco
Walk back to San Marco along the same route, with further opportunities to admire the landscape.
4:00 PM – Closing of the event in San Marco
N.B.
It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and hiking shoes.
Bring a water bottle and packed lunch.
The event will take place even in variable weather, except in extreme conditions.