On 7 and 8 July, Rovereto, in the province of Trento, hosted the first edition of the SETE Festival. The two-day event included a wide range of activities, including talks, debates, concerts, workshops, stand-up comedy, film screenings, children’s games and installations. The festival revolved around the pressing issues of water scarcity and climate change, with the aim of raising awareness and stimulating meaningful discussion on these critical issues.
Among the partners of the festival, NEVERMORE certainly had a decisive impact on the event and played a very active role in the festival, which named its scientific stage after our research project. To involve the local community, a special interactive workshop entitled “POSTCARDS FROM 2040: The future of tourism in Trentino and the challenge of water” was organised. This workshop was facilitated by the local partners responsible for the management and implementation of the Trentino case study, namely Bruno Kessler Foundation and the Autonomous Province of Trento.
The main objective of the workshop was to present the NEVERMORE project to the local public and to promote dialogue on possible scenarios for local tourism in the face of climate change and water scarcity. Participants were encouraged to engage in a creative exercise where they were asked to write a postcard from the future, imagining how the region has changed due to climate change and its impact on water availability.
The response to the workshop was overwhelming, with a diverse and heterogeneous audience, including local council representatives and individuals of different ages and backgrounds. A total of 24 postcards were produced, each offering a unique perspective on the challenges and changes brought about by climate change in the region. These postcards served as a powerful tool to engage participants and encourage deeper reflection on the importance of climate change adaptation and water management for community resilience.
This event was the first in a series of local initiatives planned by all NEVERMORE case study leaders throughout the duration of the project. The aim of these events is to disseminate the findings and results of the project, while raising awareness of climate change and the need for adaptation within the community.
The SETE Festival and the workshop organised by NEVERMORE underline the growing recognition of the urgency of addressing water scarcity and climate change. As awareness spreads and conversations deepen, it is hoped that such initiatives will inspire further action and encourage individuals and communities to contribute to the collective effort needed to address these global challenges.
