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Milan and Barcelona, 10^th September 2024 – From September 24 to October 4, 2024, the new edition of the Ocean&Climate Village will be on display at Port Olímpic in Barcelona, right by the Bogatell Fan Zone for America’s Cup spectators.

The exhibition is curated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (UNESCO-IOC) and supported by Prada Group in the framework of SEA BEYOND, the educational program conducted in partnership with UNESCO since 2019. The project is also part of a collaboration between UNESCO and the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team on the occasion of the 37th America’s Cup, which aims to promote ocean conservation and ocean literacy.

The Ocean&Climate Village is a travelling, immersive, interactive science exhibition that explores the intricate connections between the ocean and the global climate. Designed to engage visitors of all ages, the exhibition utilizes a diverse array of educational tools—from infographics and photographs to interactive installations and tactile experiences—to illuminate the critical role the ocean plays in regulating the Earth's climate. Visitors can explore thematic areas covering key topics such as the dynamics of marine biodiversity, the science behind climate change, and the urgent challenges posed by ocean acidification and sea-level rise.
His special edition is presented as part of a partnership between UNESCO and the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team, participating in the current 37th America’s Cup. This collaboration aims to highlight the importance of sustainability in maritime sports, and the contribution that sailing boats can make to the ocean science community through valuable data collection. The partnership is symbolized by the inclusion of the UNESCO and SEA BEYOND logos on the mainsail of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli boat, highlighting a shared commitment to protecting our ocean and raising awareness on ocean literacy along one of the most prestigious sporting competitions in the world.

Visitors to the Ocean&Climate Village will also have the opportunity to take part in dedicated educational workshops on board Cassiopea, a classic sailing boat that has been restored and transformed into a sustainable oceanographic vessel by marine biologist and director of MuMa – Museo del Mare di Milazzo (Italy) Carmelo Isgrò with the support of Prada Group in the framework of the SEA BEYOND program. The sailboat is powered by solar energy and equipped with cutting-edge research instruments that will monitor the marine environment and the impact of human activities, spreading ocean literacy and circular economy practices.

Previous editions of the Ocean&Climate Village were hosted at the Triennale in Milan (October 2021), the Arsenale in Venice (March 2022), Castel dell'Ovo in Naples (March 2023) and the Haitian Centre in Qingdao (China). Over the years, the exhibition has constantly renewed its content, adapting to the needs and interests of the various local communities and reflecting the geographical characteristics of the hosting cities.