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Climate Change A day spent at the Bivacco del Sommeiller – a spectacular location of great scientific and environmental value – to explore climate change and the transformations currently taking place in the region. The initiative, organised in collaboration with the University of Turin – Department of Earth Sciences, will provide an opportunity to discuss the phenomena currently taking place and their implications for the Alpine region. During the day, there will also be a focus on risk management in Bardonecchia, with particular attention to prevention strategies and the protection of the local area and community. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance from the University of Turin. Programme 10.25 – Introduction | Brief overview of the day Fiorella Acquaotta, Professor of Climatology, Department of Earth Sciences (DST), University of Turin. 10:30 – “The Sommeiller Bivouac: a story to tell”Architect Devis Guiguet 10:45 – “Climate change worldwide and in the Alps: what is the situation?” Daniele Cat Berro, Italian Meteorological Society – climate journalist and glaciologist. 11.10 – “Snow: a precious resource to understand and study” Mario Gallarate, Researcher, Department of Earth Sciences (DST), University of Turin. 11:35 – “Managing climate risk in mountain areas”Anna Malandrino, Lecturer in Risk and Crisis Management in Public Policy, Inter-University Department of Spatial Planning and Policy (DIST), University of Turin. 12:10 – “Risk management in Bardonecchia” Francesco Cecchini, Eng.Head of the UTLLPP Unit, Municipality of Bardonecchia 12:40 – 14:00 - Packed lunch break 14:00–15:00 - Short excursion to observe first-hand the effects of climate change at high altitude. End of event. Bookings must be made at the Bardonecchia Tourist Office by 13:00 on Friday 28 August.ASCENT TO COLLE DEL SOMMEILLER BY PRIVATE VEHICLEProvide your vehicle’s registration number to be exempt from the ‘toll’ until 10.30 am on Saturday 29 August 2026. Saturday 29 August 202610.30 am | Colle del Sommeiller