Enrico Giovannini awarded Salvatore Furia Ecology Prize

Economist and statistician Enrico Giovannini has been awarded the 2026 Salvatore Furia Ecology Prize by the City of Varese. Giovannini, a professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and the National School of Administration, is recognized for his work promoting the United Nations 2030 Agenda and integrating environmental, economic, and social dimensions into sustainable development.

His professional background includes serving as a minister, President of ISTAT, and Chief Statistician for the OECD. He is also the co-founder and scientific director of the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS).

The award ceremonies are scheduled for November 5. The afternoon will feature a traditional tree planting at Villa Baragiola, followed by an evening ceremony at the Salone Estense. The event will also include the presentation of the ‘Mario Pavan’ prize for a doctoral thesis focused on sustainability.