# Basilicata regional development and sustainability > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/basilicata-regional-development-and-sustainability > Updated: 2026-09-09T05:31:07.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Regional development initiatives in Basilicata have expanded from cultural preservation to broader urban and agricultural resilience efforts. Initially, the “Basilicata Paesaggio Umano Sostenibile” (BPUS) project launched an open call titled “Di chi sono le case vuote” to foster sustainable development in northwestern Basilicata. This initiative utilizes artistic residencies in the villages of Sasso di Castalda, Baragiano, and Muro Lucano to create a dialogue between contemporary art and local crafts such as ceramics, textiles, and woodworking. Subsequent efforts have shifted toward technical and environmental management. The Basilicata Region organized sessions in Potenza and Matera to provide guidance on urban regeneration and landscape enhancement under the Cohesion Agreement. Concurrently, focus has been placed on agricultural resilience through the Agriworld Expo 2026, which addresses water scarcity and climate change impacts on Mediterranean agriculture through research and technological innovation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Basilicata initiatives focus on urban regeneration and agricultural resilience Basilicata is hosting technical sessions for urban regeneration projects, while the Agriworld Expo 2026 will address agricultural water scarcity and climate change in Southern Italy. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basilicata-initiatives-focus-on-urban-regeneration-and-agricultural-resilience ### 2026-08-31: Basilicata project launches artistic residencies in local villages The Basilicata Paesaggio Umano Sostenibile project is launching artistic residencies in Baragiano, Muro Lucano, and Sasso di Castalda to promote local crafts and sustainable village development. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basilicata-project-launches-artistic-residencies-in-local-villages --- Cite as: Basilicata regional development and sustainability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/basilicata-regional-development-and-sustainability