Tradition, landscape, and education.
Villa Montepaldi is a place where agricultural heritage, academic research, and experiential learning intersect. Through wine culture and landscape stewardship, it contributes to the dialogue between tradition, sustainability, and innovation.
Projects
Future Food Institute
A global ecosystem for food as a driver of regeneration.
Founded by Sara Roversi in 2014, the Future Food Institute is an international foundation working at the intersection of food, education, innovation, and policy. Through Living Labs worldwide, FFI supports systemic change toward sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative food systems.
Venice Climate Week
A global platform for climate dialogue through culture and water.
Venice Climate Week transforms the city into a living laboratory where science, policy, culture, and citizenship meet. Curated around water, cities, and territories, it fosters systemic climate action through dialogue, creativity, and shared responsibility.
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Bluera
Designing sustainable futures through the blue economy.
Bluera operates at the intersection of innovation, marine ecosystems, and sustainable development. The project supports regenerative approaches to coastal economies, connecting science, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship.
Paideia Campus
A living laboratory for regeneration, education, and longevity.
The Paideia Campus in Pollica is a place where education, research, and community life converge. Rooted in the Mediterranean Diet as a cultural and ecological model, it functions as a Living Lab for sustainability, intergenerational learning, and integral ecological regeneration.
Mediterranean Mind Lab
Exploring the link between environment, food, and mental well-being.
The Mediterranean Mind Lab investigates how environmental health, social connection, and shared food practices influence mental well-being. The initiative promotes green urban spaces, conviviality, and collective rituals as tools to reduce stress and strengthen social cohesion.
Heritage for Life – Rehab Model
Cultural heritage as a therapeutic ally.
Developed in collaboration with Susan G. Komen and Policlinico Gemelli, this model integrates the Mediterranean Diet into oncological rehabilitation pathways. By combining clinical research with cultural heritage, it improves therapy outcomes and reduces side effects, positioning food culture as a form of care.
Climate Shapers
Educating the next generation of climate leaders.
Climate Shapers is an international education program empowering young people to understand climate complexity and become agents of change. Through immersive experiences and policy-oriented learning, it nurtures leadership grounded in science, culture, and responsibility.
HOHLI – Healthy Oceans, Healthy Lives
Human health begins with ocean health.
HOHLI explores the deep interconnection between marine ecosystems and human well-being. The project links food systems, ocean biodiversity, and longevity, highlighting how protecting marine environments is essential for healthy lives and resilient coastal communities.
LAFA Project – Longevity & Fertility Algorithm
Understanding longevity through community, lifestyle, and environment.
LAFA studies the biological, social, and cultural factors behind the exceptional longevity of the Pollica community. By analyzing diet, physical activity, and social relationships, the project aims to inform health policies and preventive models focused on long-term well-being.
RegenerAction
Turning regeneration into collective action.
RegenerAction is a framework for mobilization that translates regenerative principles into shared responsibility. It engages institutions, communities, and territories in cultural, social, and environmental transformation, connecting local action with global impact.
RegenerAction JP
A cross-cultural bridge between Europe and Japan.
RegenerAction JP extends the regenerative framework into the Japanese context, focusing on megacities, food systems, and community resilience. The initiative fosters dialogue between cultures, exploring how regeneration can be adapted across geographies and traditions.