Nel suo intervento al TEDx, Salvatore di Dio riflette sull'urgenza di un cambiamento sistemico per combattere il cambiamento climatico e il degrado ambientale. Sebbene gli sforzi per ridurre le emissioni di CO2 non abbiano dato i risultati sperati, il lockdown durante la pandemia ha dimostrato quanto rapidamente possano cambiare i comportamenti umani. Sostiene che sia necessario ripensare le strutture stesse della nostra economia, concentrandosi sulla sostenibilità e sull'equità sociale, e abbracciare un pensiero a lungo termine per costruire un futuro migliore per le generazioni future. Attraverso progetti innovativi come la mobilità sostenibile, Di Dio sottolinea il potere dell'educazione e dell'azione collettiva per creare un mondo più sostenibile.In his TEDx talk, Salvatore di Dio reflects on the urgent need for systemic change to tackle climate change and environmental degradation. Despite efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, the pandemic lockdown showed how quickly human behavior can change. He argues that we must rethink the very structures of our economy, focusing on sustainability and social equity, and embrace long-term thinking to build a better future for the generations to come. Through innovative projects like sustainable mobility, Di Dio highlights the power of education and collective action to create a more sustainable world. Salvatore di Dio è Professore Associato di Design all'Università di Palermo e co-fondatore di numerosi progetti innovativi. È impegnato in ricerche sulla progettazione sostenibile e la mobilità, con iniziative come PUSH, un laboratorio che promuove soluzioni per migliorare la qualità della vita urbana. Con una carriera che unisce accademia, imprenditoria e impegno sociale, Salvatore Di Dio lavora per un futuro più sostenibile e tecnologicamente avanzato, trasformando idee in azioni concrete che hanno un impatto positivo sulle comunità.Salvatore di Dio is an Associate Professor of Design at the University of Palermo and a co-founder of several innovative projects. He is involved in research on sustainable design and mobility, with initiatives such as PUSH, a lab focused on developing solutions to improve urban quality of life. With a career that blends academia, entrepreneurship, and social impact, Salvatore Di Dio works towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future, turning ideas into concrete actions that positively impact communities.Salvatore di Dio è Professore Associato di Design all'Università di Palermo e co-fondatore di numerosi progetti innovativi. È impegnato in ricerche sulla progettazione sostenibile e la mobilità, con iniziative come PUSH, un laboratorio che promuove soluzioni per migliorare la qualità della vita urbana. Con una carriera che unisce accademia, imprenditoria e impegno sociale, Salvatore Di Dio lavora per un futuro più sostenibile e tecnologicamente avanzato, trasformando idee in azioni concrete che hanno un impatto positivo sulle comunità.Salvatore di Dio is an Associate Professor of Design at the University of Palermo and a co-founder of several innovative projects. He is involved in research on sustainable design and mobility, with initiatives such as PUSH, a lab focused on developing solutions to improve urban quality of life. With a career that blends academia, entrepreneurship, and social impact, Salvatore Di Dio works towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future, turning ideas into concrete actions that positively impact communities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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