#INSIDE - Vicenza. "Cristina Mittermeier. A greater wisdom"

A cycle of collateral activities dedicated to the multidisciplinary exploration of themes related to the exhibition Cristina Mittermeier. A greater wisdom

THURSDAY, 2 OCTOBER 2025 – “A GREATER WISDOM” – with Cristina Mittermeier and Laura Pintore

FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2025 – “THE LAST ICE. A JOURNEY INTO THE EPHEMERAL WORLD OF GLACIAL CAVITIES, FROM THE ALPS TO GREENLAND” – with Francesco Sauro

FRIDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2025 – “GAIA. EARTH, ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY. The Ages of Gaia. The Life and Wonderful Science of James Lovelock” – with Massimiano Bucchi and Enea DJ

FRIDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2025 – “CLIMATE AND OCEANS: AN EQUILIBRIUM TO PROTECT” – with Serena Giacomin

FRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2025 – “GAIA. EARTH, ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY. Journey to the Center of the Earth. A Tribute to Jules Verne” – with Marco Cavalli and Anna Campagnaro

FRIDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2025 – “PATHWAYS OF SEA, LAND AND MEMORY: ANIMAL MOVEMENT AS A RESPONSE TO CHANGING LANDSCAPES” – with Francesca Cagnacci and Virginia Iorio

FRIDAY, 9 JANUARY 2026 – “THE FUTURE ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE: HOW TO PREPARE FOR A CHANGING WATER CYCLE” – with Marco Marani

FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026 – “THE EARTH BEFORE AND AFTER US” – with Telmo Pievani

FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2026 – “THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY: FINDING OUR WAY IN THE ANTHROPOCENE” – with Carlo Barbante

FRIDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2026 – “THE FALCON ON THE SCORCHING ROOF: CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION” – with Andrea Pilastro

FRIDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2026 – “HOOFED FARMERS, GIANT ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF INTERACTIONS BETWEEN HUMANS AND OTHER ANIMALS” – with Francesca Cagnacci and Virginia Iorio

FRIDAY, 6 MARCH 2026 – “SHARKS AND HUMANS: A SEA OF MISUNDERSTANDINGS?” – with Carlotta Mazzoldi and Licia Finotto

FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026 – “RESEARCH AND INNOVATION TO CREATE VALUE FROM BIODIVERSITY” – with Massimo Labra

Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speakers: Cristina Mittermeier, Laura Pintore

A special talk with artist Cristina Mittermeier in conversation with Laura Pintore, Marine Wildlife Expert at WWF Italy.

An opportunity to hear the voice of one of the most influential photographers and activists in the field of environmental conservation, with an invitation to explore the artist’s idea of enoughness as a way of rethinking our place within the global ecosystem.

In collaboration with National Geographic

Date: Friday, 10 October 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speaker: Francesco Sauro, President of the La Venta Geographic Explorations Association; Researcher at the Department of Geosciences, University of Padua

Held on the occasion of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, designated by the United Nations to raise awareness of the crucial importance of glaciers and of the ongoing climate crisis that is causing their rapid melting.

Over the course of nearly forty expeditions across multiple continents, Francesco Sauro has explored and mapped more than one hundred kilometres of new cave systems. Winner of the Rolex Award for Enterprise in 2014, he was later named by Time among the “10 Next Generation Leaders”.

In collaboration with National Geographic

Date: Friday, 17 October 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speakers: Massimiano Bucchi – sociologist and writer; Enea DJ – musician and DJ

A scientific and musical journey around the Earth, telling the story of the life, inventions and discoveries of scientist James Lovelock.

Musical interludes curated by Enea DJ, featuring works by Brian Eno, David Sylvian, Gustav Holst and David Bowie.

In collaboration with Observa Science in Society

Date: Friday, 24 October 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speaker: Serena Giacomin, physicist and climatologist, Scientific Director of the Italian Climate Network

An invitation to explore the intricate interactions between climate change, extreme weather events and the vulnerability of natural habitats, with a particular focus on ocean health.

In collaboration with National Geographic

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speakers: Marco Cavalli, writer and music critic; Anna Campagnaro, cellist

An exploration of how Jules Verne drew on the scientific research of his time on the Earth for one of his most successful novels—one that has left an enduring mark on our collective imagination and on the way we perceive our relationship with the Planet.
Thematic music performed by cellist Anna Campagnaro.

In collaboration with Observa Science in Society

Date: Friday, 5 December 2025
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speakers:
Francesca Cagnacci, Head of the Animal Ecology Unit, Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach (Trento), and Full Professor (habilitation) in Zoology;
Virginia Iorio, MSCA Research Fellow, Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach (Trento)

An exploration of the impact of climate change on animal ecology, physiology and behaviour.

In collaboration with Accademia Olimpica Vicenza

Date: Friday, 9 January 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speaker: Marco Marani, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, University of Padua; Director of the Rovigo Centre for Climate Change Impact Studies

An overview of the effects of climate change on the global water cycle, landscapes and human activities.

In collaboration with Accademia Olimpica Vicenza

Date: Friday, 16 January 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speaker: Telmo Pievani, philosopher and evolutionary biologist

An opportunity to renew our alliance with the Earth, while acknowledging that we are not indispensable to it.

In collaboration with National Geographic and Observa Science in Society

Date: Friday, 30 January 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Format: Talk
Speaker: Carlo Barbante, Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice

A journey through climate and environmental reconstructions and the development of innovative analytical methodologies in environmental and biological research, with a focus on ice core analysis, alongside an account of the speaker’s most recent expedition to Antarctica.

In collaboration with National Geographic and Accademia Olimpica Vicenza

Date: Friday, 6 February 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Format: Talk
Speaker: Andrea Pilastro, Department of Biology, University of Padua; National Biodiversity Future Center

Global warming is driving not only an increase in average temperatures, but also a rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme events such as droughts, floods and—most notably—heatwaves. These phenomena are responsible for a significant increase in mortality, not only among human populations in Europe, but also within natural populations of plants and animals.
Events involving temperatures exceeding critical thresholds for many species are occurring increasingly earlier in the year, affecting reproductive periods—the most delicate phase of the life cycle.

The National Biodiversity Future Center, established with PNRR funding, aims among its many objectives to quantify the negative effects of heatwaves on animal reproduction in Italy and to assess whether there is a realistic margin for wildlife to evolve greater resistance to these extreme events through natural selection.

In collaboration with Accademia Olimpica Vicenza

Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Format: Talk
Speakers: Francesca Cagnacci and Virginia Iorio, Fondazione Edmund Mach; Accademia Olimpica; National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)

Whether crossing mountain ranges, moving between oceans or diving into the depths, large—and very large—mammals transport nutrients and energy across the planet. But these movements are far more than simple displacements: they act as true engines of life on Earth.

Large terrestrial and marine mammals can be considered environmental “engineers”, sustaining fundamental processes that shape ecosystem dynamics and support productivity of anthropogenic interest. At times humans benefit from this contribution; more often, however, it is overlooked, and human actions risk disrupting a delicate and complex dynamic balance.

In collaboration with Accademia Olimpica Vicenza and the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)

Date: Friday, 6 March 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Format: Talk
Speakers: Carlotta Mazzoldi and Licia Finotto, University of Padua; National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)

A journey into the world of sharks and rays of our seas, navigating between myth, fear and scientific research. From monsters to be feared to essential components of marine ecosystems; from fishing targets to fascinating underwater attractions.

In collaboration with Accademia Olimpica Vicenza and the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)

Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Format: Talk
Speaker: Massimo Labra, University of Milan–Bicocca; National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)

The National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC) was established with the aim of enhancing the value of biodiversity, as affirmed by Article 9 of the Italian Constitution, which recognises biodiversity as an essential element for the future of younger generations.

Within the NBFC, over 3,000 researchers have developed actions and tools to conserve and monitor biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems and generate value from nature. Yet research alone is not enough to protect this immense heritage. What is also needed is widespread knowledge, education—and a measure of optimism.
For this reason, the NBFC’s motto is: Biodiversity is the solution.

In collaboration with Accademia Olimpica Vicenza and the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)