Sapienza supports numerous public engagement initiatives aimed at protecting and promoting artistic and cultural heritage – both tangible and intangible – as well as protecting the environment and fostering the participatory development of sustainable communities.

Some best practices in this area include (in Italian); 

• Paesaggi di confine, an example of heritage enhancement as a space for cultural diversity and an opportunity for social cohesion;
• Abitare il patrimonio scomodo a Roma, an example of participatory analysis of the processes of constructing, erasing and rewriting the memory of places;
• Sapienza condivisa, an example of the direct involvement of local communities in the enhancement of archaeological heritage;
• Microforeste eco-pedagogiche, an example of the creation of shared spaces to foster a culture of sustainability and environmental protection;
• GRAB THE CITY, an example of the multidisciplinary enhancement of cultural, religious and environmental heritage;
• NextCityLAB e Terza missione e sistemi socio-ecologici, examples of bottom-up development of new models of inclusive and sustainable local development;
• Diversità nascosta, an example of engaging citizens in understanding the importance of biodiversity for public health.

Please read the Italian version of this page for more.