S2 Ep.28 - Challenges Facing Venice's Lagoon: Insights from a Leading Researcher
In this episode of Venice Talks, Monica interviews Luca Zaggia, a first researcher and professor from the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Istituto di Geoscienze e Georisorse (IGG-CNR) in Italy. They explore the urgent environmental issues threatening the lagoon of Venice and discuss the critical steps needed to protect this fragile ecosystem.
Key topics include:
- Human impacts on the lagoon's delicate balance.
- Rising sea levels and their consequences for Venice.
- Loss of sediment and threats to biodiversity.
- Pollution from industry and tourism.
- Solutions for safeguarding the lagoon's future.
Credits:
Hosted by Monica Cesarato
Produced by Monica Cesarato, Sentire Media
Guest: Luca Zaggia from Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Istituto di Geoscienze e Georisorse (IGG-CNR)
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