Will mountains be existing only in our imagination?

Presentation of the book Montagne Immaginarie, Imaginary Mountains, by and with Michele Sasso, in conversation with Pasquale De Vita.

What future for mountains in Italy?

The Italian mountains, from the Alps to the Apennines, are undergoing momentous changes due to climate change, anthropogenic pressure and the decline in population in inland areas.

Through a thorough and comprehensive investigation, Michele Sasso depicts the crisis in the so called snow economy and the imperative to reconsider existing approaches to tourism. As a further contribution, he tells stories of conscious decision to remain in one's own territory and the resilience of communities that have chosen to persevere and innovate, highlighting the opportunities to pursue sustainable development, inspired by case studies and best practices from the region.

Michele Sasso's investigation Montagne Immaginarie backs Legambiente's campaign Change Climate Change, calling out climate crisis causes and responsible parties.

Michele Sasso teaches journalism and storytelling at the Mohole School in Milan.

He currently has a position at La Stampa, where he joined after collaborating with Radio Popolare, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Altreconomia, Linkiesta, and L'Espresso.

He has covered migrants, eco-mafias, politics, civil rights, the far right, and petty and grand theft.

He is the author of:

- Armi, un affare di Stato, Chiarelettere, 2012

- Assalto alla Lombardia, Laterza, 2023

Duration: 1.5 hours.

Intended for: the general public.

Cost: free of charge.