Mar. 21 – The University of Siena in Peru talks about sustainable development as a goal for the future and a scope of research and innovation within universities. Sustainable development is indeed the main topic of discussion at this year’s annual world conference of the International Association of Universities, held in Iquitos, Peru. The Dean, Angelo Riccaboni, is participating on behalf of the University of Siena as a speaker and board member of the international organization, whose members include universities in over 120 countries. The commitment to achieve sustainable development in all continents, thanks to the action of the universities in training future graduates and in carrying out scientific research, are at the center of the final Iquitos document. “The University of Siena – said Professor Riccaboni – adopted sustainable development as a guiding concept some years ago. But it is also a goal to which all societies should strive in the world, both in developed countries and emerging countries. Universities are well aware of this, and the fact that the International Conference is taking place in Peru it is a clear demonstration of this awareness. In this context, the Siena’s experience, which recently became part of the Unsdsn project (United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network), is an innovative model that is attracting a lot of international interest.”
