“Biodiversity: Local Challenges Between Research and the Future” is the title of the round-table discussion presenting the activities of the Lecce Gateway of the National Center for Biodiversity.
The event, broadcast live from Santa Maria di Leuca, brought together representatives from the world of research, academic institutions and local organisations to explore the role of biodiversity as a strategic issue for the present and future of the region.
The proceedings were opened by Giuseppe Ciccarella, Vice-Rector for Research at the University of Salento. The round table was moderated by Giuseppe Gigli, Scientific Director of the NBFC Gateway Lecce, affiliated with the DiMeS department of the University of Salento and the CNR Institute of Nanotechnology.
Speakers included Alberto Basset, DiSTeBA lecturer at the University of Salento and Head of IRET – CNR Lecce; Daniel Cannoletta, President of Porto Turistico Marina di Leuca Spa; Gianfranco Cataldi, Head of the Tricase branch of CIHEAM Bari; Francesco Gabellone, Chief Technologist at the CNR Institute of Nanotechnology; Stefano Piraino, Director of DiSTeBA at the University of Salento; and Samuele Vincenti, Officer at the CNR Institute of Nanotechnology.
The event provided an opportunity for discussion on the activities of the Lecce NBFC Gateway and the challenges concerning the relationship between scientific research, biodiversity, innovation and regional development.