The food waste conference at Collegio Gallio in Como marked the final event in a series of meetings dedicated to the Italian Constitution. The conference took place on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM and was open to everyone.
Admission was free, with no reservation required, subject to seating availability.
In particular, the programme explored several important topics. These included the value of reading and writing, environmental protection through everyday actions, and food waste prevention.
A Meeting About Justice and the Italian Constitution
On March 1, students attended a meeting dedicated to justice. The event was reserved for secondary school students and attracted strong participation.
During the event, two speakers shared their experience with the students:
- Edmondo Bruti Liberati, former Chief Public Prosecutor of Milan and former President of the Italian National Association of Magistrates.
- Anna D’Alessandro, a lawyer from Rome.
The initiative was organised by Pontificio Collegio Gallio in Como, together with the project “Essere cittadini leggendo la Costituzione” (Being Citizens Through Reading the Constitution).
Legal expert and writer Giuseppe Battarino coordinated the project.
A Project Connecting Schools Across Italy
The week of discussions began with two related events at Liceo Tasso in Rome and Liceo Emiliani in Genoa.
These meetings focused on the representation of criminal phenomena and environmental protection. Afterwards, the programme continued at Pontificio Collegio Gallio in Como.
Students from different Italian cities participated, both in person and online. As a result, the project reached a wider audience.
Giuseppe Battarino welcomed this growing involvement:
“The participation of secondary school students, both in person and online, from Como and other Italian cities, represents an important step forward for the project.”
He also highlighted the importance of civic education:
“The students’ commitment confirms that the Constitution is the foundation of a shared culture of rules and mutual respect. It also supports the social development of every individual. Without a serious approach to these principles, civic education in schools risks becoming a missed opportunity.”
Food Waste Conference at Collegio Gallio
The final meeting took place on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Collegio Gallio Auditorium.
Unlike the previous event, the conference was open to the public.
The discussion focused on food waste prevention, an important issue for environmental protection and sustainability.
The guest speaker was Maria Chiara Gadda, a member of the Italian Parliament.
Gadda was the first signatory of Italian Law No. 166 of 2016, which aims to reduce waste throughout the agricultural and food supply chain.
Through this meeting, participants had the opportunity to explore the relationship between everyday choices, environmental responsibility and the principles of the Italian Constitution.
Collegio Gallio and Civic Education
The first meeting in the series took place on Friday, February 3, 2023.
Since then, the project has brought together students, legal experts and professionals to discuss important social issues.
Once again, Pontificio Collegio Gallio played an important role as a local educational centre.
In addition, the initiative strengthened the connection between schools and the wider community.
By encouraging discussion and participation, the college continued to promote civic awareness and responsible citizenship.
Information and Contacts
Pontificio Collegio Gallio – Communications Office
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