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WOMEN’S CONTRIBUTION FOR DIALOGUE AND CHANGE” - 2nd Preparatory Meeting for the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Forum 2013
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21 November 2012
A seminar on the theme of women took place in Casablanca in preparation for the Anna Lindh Mediterranean Forum in Marseille.
CHINA-ITALY INNOVATION FORUM – SIEE 2012 (EN)
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19 November 2012
President Michele Capasso participated in the “China Italy Innovation Forum–SIEE 2012” at the City of Science, and event relating to technological exchanges between research centres and innovative companies in Italy and China.
It was inaugurated in the presence of Minister Francesco Profumo and Chinese Ambassador Ding Weng, as well asother eminent guests such as the Mayor of Naples Luigi De Magistris, the Deputy Mayor of Beijing Chen Gang representative of companies and research centers for the respective countries.
More than 600 people enrolled for the event including businessmen, researchers and scientists, including about 200 entrepreneurs from the Chinese business sector and institutional representatives. In fact, four Chinese delegations sent business delegations, including the Municipalities of Beijing, Sichuan, Henan and Tianjin.
In addition to the Minister of Education and Research and Ministry of foreign Affairs, the innovative systems of three regions were presented: Campania, Tuscany and Piedmont . The Italian promoters of the event included, in addition to the Fondazione Idis–Città della Scienza, major research institutions such as: CNR and ENEA, ICE, Invitalia, GSE and Entrerprise Europe Network.
President Michele Capasso spoke with Prof. Massimo Pica Ciamarra on the subject of developing cities and Smart Cities.
CHINA ITALY INNOVATION FORUM (EN)
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18 November 2012
President Michele Capasso and Professor Caterina Arcidiacono – member of the Fondazione – took part in the “China Italy Innovation Forum” at the City of Science in Naples.
On that occasion, the participants, who included the Mayor of Naples de Magistris, Governor of the Campania Region Caldoro, the Chinese Ambassador to Italy and the Italian Minister of Education, Profumo, analyzed the opportunities for China in various sectors. President Capasso emphasized the key role to be played by China on the South Mediterranean shore, as well as the need to bring China to the negotiating table for major discussions on Euro-Mediterranean cooperation, including for a relating to both culture and civil society.
AWARDS CEREMONY FOR THE 2012 MARE NOSTRUM AWARD
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18 November 2012
The Awards ceremony for the “2012 Mare Nostrum Awards” took place in Naples.
Created by the “Grimaldi Magazine”, the Mare Nostrum Awards are dedicated to the promotion of Sea Motorways. Its aim is to valorize this exceptional opportunity for exchange, linking and sustainable development for all countries in the Mediterranean area. The prize money value of the Mare Nostrum Awards amounts to euro 50,000 as every year, shared among the first five award winners. The international panel of the Award is composed of eminent representatives from the fields of journalism and culture. In fact, its President Folco Quilici was assisted by Brahim Aouam, former Consul of the Tunisian Republic in Naples, Vassiliki Armogeni, Greek journalist for the magazine Efoplistis, Michele Capasso, President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo, Diana De Feo, RAI reporter, Mimmo Jodice, photographer, Enric Juliana, Deputy Editor of the Spanish daily newspaper, La Vanguardia, Paul Kyprianou, former President of the Associazione Armatori RoRo Europei, Virman Cusenza, Director of Il Mattino. The Awards Secretary is Luciano Bosso, journalist and director of Grimaldi Magazine Mare Nostrum.
During the event, hosted by Massimo Giletti, the President of the Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso emphasized the need in such difficult times to “show courage” in every field to promote peace and development. In a convivial atmosphere, meeting with journalist Giovannino Russo and Folco Quilici, Capasso referred to their joint experiences in dialogue and protection of the environment.
THE 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NUNZIATELLA MILITARY ACADEMY
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17 November 2012
President Michele Capasso, together with members of the Fondazione Mediterraneo Vittorio di Pace and Claudio Azzolini, participated in a ceremony for the 225th Anniversary of the Nunziatella Military Academy and Swearing-In Ceremony for the Cadets of the 225 Course. In that occasion, the Gold Medal of the Carabinieri was presented to the Colours of the Nunziatella Academy in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Army and General Commander of the Arma dei Carabinieri.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET TO STIMULATE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION
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16 November 2012
On 16 November 2012, during the a week of activities from 19-25 November 2012, numerous initiatives were undertaken within the framework of the project for “The Development of the Mediterranean Diet to stimulate sustainable growth in the region”. The event was conceived and organized by Fispmed Onlus (a charitable association) with the participation of the Ministry for Agricultural, alimentary and Forestry Policies and the Municipality of Solarino (SR).
Two themes were proposed, “Mediterranean Cooking discovering the links between nature, food and culture”, which took place on 16 November, and the “Marathon for Sustainable Development for the Mediterranean Community”, which took place during the week from 19-25 November in the framework of the UNESCO Week for Education and Sustainable Development promoted by the Italian National Committee for UNESCO on the theme of Mother Earth, Diet, Agriculture and Ecosystems. In a broader context, initiatives of the “Network of Restaurants supporting the Mediterranean Diet” are linked to the project and can be identified by quality certification.
LIBYA AND THE DIFFICULT ROAD TO DEMOCRACY
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12 November 2012
President Michele Capasso had a meeting with his Libyan colleague Sidoun Abdulhafid in which he expressed his concern for the difficulties Libya is experiences in relation to the themes of democracy and governance.
THE XIth MEETING OF HEADS OF THE ALF NETWORK IS THE FIRST MEETING ON THE THEME OF RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
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11 November 2012
The University of Nicosia – through its "Centre for Green Development + QZA" – organized its first ever meeting in total observance of the principles of respect for the environment for the occasion of the “XIth Meeting of Heads of the ALF Networks”.
In his report, the director of the Centre, Mr. Marios Valiant illustrated in detail the initiatives it had undertaken.
On behalf of the Anna Lindh Foundation, Gemma Aubarell hoped that the "ALF Forum" in Marseille would adopted the same methods.
GIANLUCA SOLERA LEAVES THE COORDINATION OF THE NATIONAL ALF NETWORKS
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11 November 2012
After a long period at the helm of the ALF National Networks, Gianluca Solera, is leaving the Anna Lindh Foundation. At the meeting in Nicosia he took the opportunity to deliver a positive statement of the activities undertaken and warmly accepted the gestures of affection and esteem expressed by collaborators and Heads of the National networks.
XITH MEETING OF THE HEADS OF ALF NATIONAL NETWORKS
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11 November 2012
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From 8-11 November 2012, the XIth Meeting of Heads of the ALF National Networks was held in Cyprus. As Head of the Italian Network, President Capasso participated for the Fondazione Mediterraneo while Elisa Adorno presented the Istituto Paralleli del Nord Ovest At this event, the following themes were discussed.
Among others, the members discussed the Arab Spring and the role that the National Networks can play. President Michele Capasso suggested developing joint actions to valorize immigrants – a new theme for the 2013 Euromed Award – to give greater visibility to young people on the south shore of the Mediterranean. |
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