Venice Climate Week 2025: First Edition Launches in June
From June 3 to 8, 2025, Venice, Italy, will host its inaugural Climate Week, organized by journalist Riccardo Luna in collaboration with the Future Food Institute. This significant event will showcase more than 100 speakers at seven different locations, including Ca' Foscari University and the M9 Museum. Aligning with World Environment Day on June 5 and World Oceans Day on June 8, economist Jeremy Rifkin will deliver the opening lecture titled "Planet Aqua." Among the distinguished attendees are Louise Carver, Daniele Franco, Rosalba Giugni, and Federico Marchetti. The event will also feature contributions from intellectuals like Antonio Scurati and scientists such as Luca Mercalli. Additionally, Casa Sanlorenzo, a project restored by Piero Lissoni, will be unveiled, combining nautical artistry with excellence.
Key facts
- Venice Climate Week 2025 first edition runs June 3–8, 2025.
- Conceived and directed by journalist Riccardo Luna with Future Food Institute.
- Seven venues: Ca' Foscari, IUAV, Le Corderie dell'Arsenale, Ocean Space, Procuratie Vecchie, SEA BEYOND Centre, M9 Museum.
- Over 100 international speakers.
- Casa Sanlorenzo inaugurated, restored by Piero Lissoni.
- Coincides with World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8).
- Jeremy Rifkin gives opening lecture 'Planet Aqua'.
- Guendalina Salimei designed Italy Pavilion at 2025 Architecture Biennale.
Entities
Artists
- Piero Lissoni
- Guendalina Salimei
Institutions
- Future Food Institute
- Università Ca' Foscari
- IUAV
- Le Corderie dell'Arsenale
- Ocean Space
- Procuratie Vecchie
- SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre
- Museo M9 di Mestre
- Casa Sanlorenzo
- NATIVA
- Fondazione Cini
- Marevivo
- United Nations
- Padiglione Italia alla Biennale Architettura 2025
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Mestre