The Università Mediterranea combines environment and higher education in the presence of the General Commander of the Carabinieri Luongo
The Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria combines environmental culture and higher education in two closely related events. These events reflect ethics, legality, and the beauty of nature. The picturesque terrace of the MarRC hosted the graduation ceremony for the Master's Degree in "One Health." The program was developed in collaboration with the Carabinieri and the National School of Administration. This master's program exemplifies the University of Reggio Calabria's commitment to education related to integrated health and sustainable development. The event was attended by the General Commander of the Carabinieri, Salvatore Luongo, and numerous dignitaries.
The meeting also provided a powerful reminder of the issues of sustainability and environmental protection. During the day, the book "Scilla and Clara: A Journey through Nature and Environment," published by Stango, was presented. The book is edited by General Antonio Ricciardi, a former commander in Melito with significant experience leading the Carabinieri Forestali.
The event was opened by Professor Anna Irene De Luca, director of the master's program and vice director of the Department of Agriculture, led by Professor Marco Poiana, who was present in the room. Professor De Luca expressed great satisfaction, welcoming the twenty-five new analysts, experts in promoting sustainable models of protection, development, and digital and ecological transition for the greater Strait of Messina area.
Rector Giuseppe Zimbalatti then recalled the project's inception. The idea arose a year and a half ago from a discussion with General Cesario Totaro, who has always been very active in the area. Thanks to the support of a scientific committee, an academic program of excellence was born, which the students pursued with great dedication. The rector expressed his pride in welcoming these new environmental professionals, who followed the challenging activities with interest and curiosity.
Commander General Salvatore Luongo took the floor to present the diplomas alongside Rector Zimbalatti. The Commander expressed his deep appreciation for such a touching event, which demonstrates the strong connection between culture and institutions. He emphasized how the Corps had believed in the project from the beginning, aiming to understand the relationship between young people and nature.
The Commander saw the students' eagerness to get involved in the process and congratulated the rector for making the university increasingly attractive.
Commander Luongo also reflected on the Strait of Messina, calling it a symbol of how Italy expresses its identity and an ancient bond rich in social values. He then commented on his colleague Ricciardi's book, calling it an opportunity to turn history into a lesson through a public servant's love for nature.
Stanislao De Marsanich, president of the Parchi Letterari association, also praised the volume, calling it a wonderful book that gives voice to places of social cohesion. Finally, author Antonio Ricciardi explained the meaning of his pages. The book combines reflections, emotions, and memories, starting with the story of Clara, a young female Egyptian vulture. The animal, after crossing the Strait of Messina, was killed by man out of ignorance. Ricciardi concluded by explaining that the book is not intended to provide ready-made answers, but rather to stimulate new questions to foster an environmental awareness that can be passed on to future generations.
