What does it mean to protect biodiversity? Why protect natural capital and safeguard the variety of life on earth through the proper functioning of ecosystems?
These are the questions that Banca Generali has tried to answer in the new episode of #BG4SDGs, the cycle of meetings dedicated to sustainability that has reached its 14th appointment, together with Maria Chiara Carrozza, President of the National Research Council.
In the company of one of the leading Italian personalities in the world of biotechnological research, we have in fact analyzed the path towards the realization of SDG number 15 - Life on Earth. According to Carrozza, the universality of knowledge remains central to the path of ecological transition that involves society and institutions with the support of new technologies and innovative approaches.
In fact, at the CNR, as well as recently within article 9 of the Italian Constitution, biodiversity has acquired value and conquered an important space.
"Biological variety is a fundamental element, especially for Italy which is a biodiversity hotspot with numerous places and natural spaces all different, from North to South of the country - commented Maria Chiara Carrozza adding - Monitoring all this wealth of organisms living organisms at all levels and then evolution, by identifying their species and at what point we are on the path to conservation, takes on an unparalleled social value".
Carrozza also recalls that last November the CNR celebrated its 100th anniversary of its foundation, thus representing the largest public structure in charge of particularly ambitious scientific objectives and aimed at the various sectors of scientific research such as: health, environment, energy, food and new technologies.
“It's time for everyone to do their part. Biotechnology, agri-food sciences, these are all very strong research topics that must be supported through the use of financial resources that can provide oxygen to projects aimed at safeguarding the planet and its inhabitants not only in the near future, but also for the long term with the aim of preventing possible risks for the environment in the best possible way. Science and technology as food for progress” concludes Carrozza.
Maria Chiara Carrozza, Presidente del CNR
Biological variety is a fundamental element, especially for Italy which is a biodiversity hotspot with numerous places and natural spaces all different, from North to South of the country - commented Maria Chiara Carrozza adding - Monitoring all this wealth of organisms living organisms at all levels and then evolution, by identifying their species and at what point we are on the path to conservation, takes on an unparalleled social value
