Giovanni Fini, Stefano Stanghellini, URBIT
The energy transition towards renewable sources represents one of the most significant challenges and opportunities for the future of our territories. Driven by European strategies such as the Green Deal and initiatives such as REPowerEU, decarbonisation is reshaping energy production and distribution models, promoting more decentralised forms of generation.
This transformation brings significant economic and social benefits at the local level, offering communities the opportunity to become active participants in sustainable, equitable and inclusive development.
At the same time, the sensitive and crucial issue of integrating energy infrastructure into the landscape remains unresolved. The gradual conversion of agricultural areas and the siting of new energy infrastructure have direct implications for land use and the protection of historic heritage. A recent letter signed by 44 intellectuals and addressed to leading environmental organisations vividly and controversially illustrates this conflict, opening with the provocative question: “Would you burn the Mona Lisa to produce energy?”
Against a backdrop of rapidly evolving and increasingly streamlined regulations, which often weaken the planning powers of local authorities, urban planning and territorial governance remain essential tools for managing physical and social impacts and for pursuing synergies between environmental sustainability and the identity of places.
PROGRAMME
9:00 – 9:30 Participant registration
9:30 Opening
Introduction and chair
Giovanni Fini, URBIT
9:30 – 10:30 Part 1
Perspectives
This session features three “foundational” presentations aimed at framing the topic: the relationship between the energy transition and territory from the perspectives of legislation, landscape transformations, and urban and social change. It is important to establish a meaningful framework that helps identify the right perspective and the appropriate terminology to address the topic in the most accurate and relevant way.
Speakers
“European Strategies and National Energy Policies”
Giovanni Perrella, Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, Department of Energy
“Transformations of the Contemporary Landscape”
Anna Laura Palazzo, Roma Tre University
“Landscape, Living and Energy Transformations”
Antonio Longo, Politecnico di Milano
10:30 – 13:30 Part 2
Regional Workshops
This session focuses on local and regional experiences through activities organised by the INU regional sections in areas where the introduction of renewable energy installations has sparked considerable debate. Given their responsibilities in territorial planning and energy planning, the Regions are actively working on these issues.
Speakers
“Tuscany”
David Tei*, Tuscany Regional Authority, Ecological Transition Department
Roberto Bianco*, Regional Agency for Resource Recovery
Rosa Schina*, ANCI Tuscany
“Apulia”
Francesco Corvace, Apulia Regional Authority, Energy Transition Department
“Emilia-Romagna: Integrating Renewable Energy into the Territory — Planning and Participation”
Claudia Romano, Emilia-Romagna Regional Authority, Energy and Green Economy Department
“Trentino”
Maurizio Tomazzoni, INU Trentino
Giovanni Gardelli, Autonomous Province of Trento, Department of Urban Planning, Energy, Cadastre, Land Registry and Territorial Cohesion
13:30 Closing of the proceedings
* Awaiting confirmation
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