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Deputy Mayor Michela Favaro met with the Interim Director of UNICRI - United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Institute, Leif Villadsen, and the Honourable Minister Marco Giungi, Head of the Unit for Global Multilateral Development Cooperation Strategies and Processes of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the occasion of an institutional visit.
On the occasion of the reopening of the Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Torino, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Italy Emmanuel De Bau and the Honorary Consul of Belgium in Torino Giovanni Vittorio Giunipero di Corteranzo were welcomed at the City Hall by the Deputy Mayor Michela Favaro.
The City of Torino organized the international conference "Rivers and cities: dialogue between Torino, Rome and Zaragoza". The meeting was attended by the Deputy Mayor for Civil Protection, Public green areas and River Banks, Francesco Tresso, the Deputy Mayor for Agriculture, Environment and Waste Cycle of Rome, Sabrina Alfonsi and Deputy Mayor for the Environment of the City of Zaragoza Tiziana Gaudes for a discussion on policies to enhance the waterways of their respective cities.
The City of Torino took part in the transnational mission of the B.Right Spaces project in Rome, an initiative funded by the URBACT programme. The meeting brought together European partners to explore innovative experiences and models of civic spaces, promoting exchange and sharing of good practice.
Torino hosted the meeting of the Woodcircles European project. The City of Torino presented the actions planned on the reuse of wood materials and the engagement of citizens to raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and circular economy.
Torino hosted the second meeting of the Interreg Europe NEBA project partners. The event included an international conference on the themes of the New European Bauhaus, at the heart of the project, during which the Deputy Mayor for Ecological and Digital Transition, Policies for the Environment and Innovation, Chiara Foglietta, offered a perspective on the experiences and vision of Torino in this area.
The City of Torino participated in Brussels at the meeting of the UIC2 - Urban Air Mobility Initiative Cities Community dedicated to the transition towards a sustainable and safe urban mobility in vertical. The main theme of the meeting was the development of innovative solutions for the use of drones in the city.
A delegation led by the Mayor of the City of Lviv travelled to Torino for the signing ceremony of the Partnership Agreement Torino - Lviv, held at the City Hall in the presence of the Consul General of Ukraine in Milan Andrii Kartysh and the Honorary Consul in Torino Dario Arrigotti, as well as the main city authorities. The three-year pact aims to promote shared values such as democracy, freedom, human rights and social integration by fostering constructive dialogue between the respective communities.
As part of the educational exchange activities planned by the twinning with the City of Nagoya, drawings made by students of the Leone Sinigaglia Primary School and the Ada Negri Secondary School in Torino were exhibited at the Nagoya City Museum during the 46th edition of the Sister and Friendship City Youth Painting and Calligraphy Art Exhibition.
The City of Torino participated in Lausanne at the annual meeting of the World Union of Olympic Cities. The event, which this year also celebrated the 30th anniversary of Lausanne as Olympic Capital, brought together Olympic Cities from around the world to discuss sustainable development strategies and sports initiatives.
The City of Torino inaugurated the CoFarm4Cities pilot project at Cascina Falchera, with the aim of promoting new vegetable gardens for the citizens of the district. The European project aims to develop a sustainable model of urban agriculture in peri-urban areas, helping to fight againd urban uncontrolled expansion and strengthen local food systems.
The Chairwoman of the Torino City Council, Maria Grazia Grippo and the Deputy Mayor for Ecological and digital transition, Innovation, Mobility and Transport Chiara Foglietta received a delegation of municipal councillors from the City of Veyrier interested in learning about the waste collection and disposal procedures implemented by the city administration.
The City of Torino participated in Barcelona at the General Assembly of the TIPS4PED project, which aims to support cities in the construction of urban areas capable of producing more energy than they consume. The meeting was an opportunity for the partners to discuss the progress of the project.
The City of Torino, as leader of the SEED2SCALE project, hosted the international meeting of the Practice Community, a working group bringing together European Social Fund Management Authorities and Competence Centres for Social Innovation from across Europe.
The City of Torino took part in the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona as a partner of the European project 5G4LIVES, which aims to exploit 5G connectivity and other innovative technologies, such as UAVs (or drones) and alternative hydrogen power, to improve public safety and environmental health.