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UniTS hosts the second edition of the International Summer School "Sustainability and Digitalization in the Blue Economy", promoted within the framework of the iNEST - Ecosistema dell'Innovazione del Nord Est (funded by the #PNRR – #NextGenerationEU) and the Interreg Italy–Croatia MareSkill project. The initiative involves DEAMS - Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche, Aziendali, Matematiche e Statistiche "Bruno de Finetti", the Department of Engineering and Architecture (DIA), and the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Geosciences (MIGe), with the support of OGS – National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics and the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea. This international Summer School, held entirely in English, welcomes 28 Master's and PhD students from Iran, Croatia, Serbia, Pakistan, Ghana, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, Moldova, and Italy. The program provides a multidisciplinary education on sustainability and digitalization in the #BlueEconomy, with a special focus on port systems, shipbuilding, maritime transport, and marine resource management. The agenda includes lectures, workshops, group activities, and a series of company and technical visits to key sites such as the Port of Trieste, the Groupe Beneteau Italia, the FINCANTIERI SpA shipyard in Monfalcone, the water system in San Giovanni di Duino, and the wastewater treatment plant managed by AcegasApsAmga. These visits offer participants the opportunity to explore the technologies, processes, and sustainable strategies adopted by leading industrial and infrastructural hubs in the Blue Economy that represent international excellence. A concrete example of international cooperation, network strengthening, multidisciplinarity, and the connection between academia, industry, and institutions—key pillars of the iNEST project. 🔎 Read more here: u.garr.it/xgn2s

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Focused on #education, the event promoted by AVSI and moderated by Italian journalist Eva Crosetta, highlighted clear recommendations for collaboration between civil society and institutions, in order to make the impact of every project stronger. "To improve education, we must expand access and quality by investing in teacher training; strengthen collaboration among institutions, families, and civil society; and create safe spaces where children can learn and play." - stated Giampaolo Silvestri, AVSI Secretary General - "This is what we aim to do through a major initiative under the Mattei Plan, supported by Italian Cooperation funds and private partners, the Reussir project." "A further aspect to consider is the 'soft' dimension of institutional strengthening: if we consider how early childhood education helps new generations recognize themselves and others as rights-holders and community members, it becomes clear that this is precisely where the Mattei Plan contributes to reinforcing institutions in the countries where it operates," added Fabio Massimo Ballerini, Counsellor at the Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri and Director of the Mattei Plan Mission Structure. And as Stefano Gatti, Director General for Development Cooperation at Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, concluded "we must not forget that the impact of these initiatives also depends on the scale of the projects. To truly enhance the effectiveness of our actions, we must invest in larger initiatives with proven results. Bigger projects allow for broader reach, stronger evidence, and more sustainable change."

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#Duediligence Alert: The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has fined #GiorgioArmani SpA and GA Operations SpA €3.5 million for misleading ethical and social responsibility statements that didn't reflect the actual working conditions at suppliers and subcontractors to whom production had been outsourced. This follows the #Dior case a few months ago. The AGCM cited declarations in the Armani Code of Ethics, the Armani Values website (www.armanivalues.com) and the Armani website (www.Armani.com). Giorgio Armani SpA responded with surprise and plans to challenge the decision in the Regional Administrative Court (TAR), stating that they have always operated in fairness and transparency. This is the latest in the growing list of cases brought by competition authorities in France and Italy against companies whose #humanrights and #environmental claims are vague, unsubstantiated or false. It's important to note that the crux of the matter in each case was the failure to conduct due diligence, including the tracing and verification of production sites and standards. EU due diligence laws may be in flux, but prosecutors and competition authorities are reminding us that the risks to consumers, investors, companies and stakeholders are real. What should companies do now? Doubling down on announced audits of known suppliers will achieve nothing. This is not about the knowns, it's about the unknowns, the risks of subcontracting, of price-driven corner-cutting. Companies need to ask themselves how they may be causing or contributing to supplier attempts to evade labour laws, collective agreements, taxes and social security contributions. In short, companies need better risk identification, then they can target their audits. Michael Posner Dorothee Baumann-Pauly Justine Nolan Markus Löning Christine Kim Equiception Business and Human Rights Simone Cipriani Matteo Ward Ken Pucker

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Temu and CODICI Centro per i diritti del Cittadino Join Forces to Strengthen Consumer Protection Temu and the Centre for Citizens’ Rights (CODICI) have entered into a five-year collaboration to advance consumer protection and product compliance. The collaboration includes: ✅ A joint monitoring program with annual reviews of product compliance. ✅ A dedicated escalation channel to promptly address product safety concerns. ✅ Joint participation in institutional initiatives to combat counterfeiting and greenwashing while promoting product compliance. CODICI has been committed to protecting citizens’ rights in Italy for over 30 years. Through its nationwide activities, it provides assistance and support to consumers and users. CODICI is a member of CIE (Consumatori Italiani per l'Europa), which is part of the BEUC network (Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs). CODICI is also a member of the CNCU (National Council of Consumers and Users) at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy. Together, Temu and CODICI will foster transparency, share best practices, and explore annual reporting on key achievements and initiatives – driving meaningful progress toward a safer, more responsible digital ecosystem for all consumers.

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𝐃𝐀𝐓 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐒𝐎 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲 We are very happy to announce, that from 1 November 2025, DAT will open a new base in Italy to operate two newly awarded PSO (public service obligation) routes. The routes will be operated by one of our ATR42s, which will be based in Ancona (AOI) and will connect the Adriatic city and thus the Marche region with the Italian capital Rome (FCO) and Milan Linate (LIN) on weekdays (Monday-Friday) throughout the year. The contract has been awarded for two years with the option of extension for a further two years. We build on our good experience of operating Italian community-based air routes from three airports in Sicily to the smaller Mediterranean islands of Lampedusa and Pantelleria. These routes likewise receive support from the Italian state to ensure important transport connections to peripheral areas. We are very pleased to secure these new routes in Italy and look forward to serving yet another peripheral region in the country. Regional routes are at the core of our operations, and we are pleased to be able to build on our extensive experience of operating regional routes in Denmark, Germany, Norway and Italy. We are confident that the Marche region will benefit from stable transport connections as an important contribution to local and regional development – ​​and we are proud to be part of this effort. Ancona is a city and port in the Marche region of central Italy with around 100,000 inhabitants. The city is both the regional and provincial capital and is located 280 km northeast of Rome on the Adriatic Sea. Ancona is one of the most important ports on the Adriatic coast, especially for passenger traffic, and serves as the region’s main economic and demographic centre. 

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📣 This year the European Commission will be present at ECOMONDO - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP with an official stand featuring the key funding programmes for the #green and #digitaltransition.  At the stand, visitors will have the opportunity to participate to thematic sessions and one to one meetings, and to hear directly from successful projects and companies how #Europeanfunds helped them bring their innovative ideas to life.  In addition, representatives from the European Commission, the CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency as well as the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) will be available to answer questions and provide guidance on how to access EU funding opportunities! 📌 Learn more at this link: https://lnkd.in/dib-ADgu

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The Sustainable Mobility Side Event, held as part of Italian Tech Week, has drawn to a close, confirming once again CA Auto Bank’s role as a key player in mobility innovation. Alberto Conrotto, Digital Manager at CA Auto Bank, joined a panel organized by EIT Urban Mobility and OGR Torino, which explored how strategic collaborations and targeted investments can accelerate the development of Europe’s mobility sector. The discussion was moderated by Alessandro Di Stefano of StartupItalia. The debate featured contributions from: Matteo Consonni, Investment and Portfolio Manager at EIT Urban Mobility; Francesca Cavanna, Managing Director Europe at Mind the Bridge; and Marco Parlani, Project Manager at LIFTT. CA Auto Bank’s participation reaffirmed its strategic focus on the future of mobility, which involves actively seeking out new innovations and forging partnerships with disruptive startups to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and technologically advanced world.

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