Summer School on Inclusion and Sustainability in Vulnerability

The Summer School "Inclusion and Sustainability in Vulnerability: a Transdisciplinar Approach" will explore the topical issue of vulnerability declined in an individual, territorial and contextual dimension. The analysis will be conducted by focusing on the concepts of inclusion and sustainability, from a transdisciplinary perspective.

The program will include lectures led by internationally recognized researchers, providing a balanced mix of theoretical insights and practical applications. Lectures and lessons will take place in the mornings and afternoons and, during the week, there will be three moments of ‘experiential training’, through guided visits to some symbolic earthquake sites, which represent particularly relevant case studies on vulnerability, sustainability and inclusion.

Beyond the technical program, the Summer School will be an opportunity for: networking with the school lecturers and other students, improving general research work skills, and enjoying a nice stay in Norcia! We specially encourage women and minorities to apply for this summer school, where everyone is welcome.

• Place: on site - Norcia (Perugia)
• Date: September 15th (Monday) until September 19th (Friday) 2025
• Duration: 40 hours in 5 days
• Cost: There is no cost to participate in the Summer School. Meals and accommodation will be provided to all participating students Monday-Saturday. Students should be prepared to cover their own travel, and other discretionary costs while living in Italy.

HUMAN RIGHTS IN VULNERABILITY

(English) 12 hours

Elisa Fornalé - University of Bern, CH
Sebastien Duyck – Centre for International Environmental Law
Maurizio Arcari – University of Milano Bicocca, I

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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

(English) 12 hours

Patrizia Galvao - International Law Commission
Giulio Bartolini - University of Roma Tre, I
Ester Erlin Karnell - University of Gothemburg, D

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TERRITORIAL VULNERABILITY INDICATORS

8 hours

Paola De Salvo - University of Perugia, I
Dott. Marco Pizzi - University of Perugia, I

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RECONSTRUCTION AND PARTICIPATORY PLANNING FOLLOWING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS

8 hours

Carlo Colloca – University of Catania, I
Valentina Pantaleo - Università di Catania, I

Stefania Tusini, Chiara Biscarini, Maura Marchegiani (Stranieri University of Perugia, I)
Elisa Fornalé (University of Bern, CH)
Carlo Colloca (University of Catania, I)

The ISV Summer School will be held in the beautiful historic town of Norcia (Umbria region, central Italy), known for its stunning landscapes and rich heritage.