In Marcellinara, in the frame of Palazzo San Severino, we took stock of a historic turning point for our coastlines: Calabria is proving that protecting the sea and the public goods is not a utopian dream, but the tangible result of vision, expertise and collaboration.
At the heart of this turning point lies the voice and tireless commitment of Silvio Greco, a marine biologist and Vice-President of the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, who, together with Camillo Falvo, the former public prosecutor of Vibo Valentia, has co-authored a book that charts the course. Professor Greco’s scientific contribution serves as the essential compass for understanding that water pollution cannot be tackled solely by combating organised crime: it requires knowledge of ecosystems, analysis of the impact of climate change, action against widespread neglect, and rigorous planning that begins with marine biology rather than in the courtrooms.
A particularly heartfelt moment in his speech was his expression of gratitude for the day-to-day work of the researchers and technicians at the Calabrian seat of the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Amendolara: an essential scientific centre which, through field surveys and monitoring, provides the essential knowledge required for enabling any conservation and restoration strategy.
From the proactive and investigative work of the Public Prosecutor’s Office led by Falvo to the scientific expertise provided by Greco, right through to the active collaboration between institutions and citizens: the positive results recorded in historically critical areas such as the coastline of Vibo Valentia and Lamezia are proof that a successful model is possible.
Watch the video report to relive the key moments of the event and hear what the key figures had to say.
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