Date: 3 October 2026
Location:  Villa Garibaldi – Palermo
Venue/Event: BELLO MARKET

Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a vibrant Mediterranean city shaped by a rich cultural heritage, diverse communities and a strong connection between urban life and public spaces. At the same time, the city faces environmental and climate-related challenges that call for inclusive and locally grounded responses.

As part of YouthCARE4Planet, GIOSEF launches “Un Caffè per il Pianeta” (Coffee for the Planet) in Palermo, creating a participatory space where local associations, community organisations and citizens can come together to reflect on the city and its future.

The Café Talk “Changing Perspective: Reading the Territory through New Perspectives” will offer young people a space to observe and better understand the local territory through different perspectives, bringing together experiences, perceptions and local knowledge.

Building on the issues that emerged during previous activities and focus groups, participants will explore some of the key challenges affecting the territory, identifying connections, critical questions and potential areas for intervention. The exchange will encourage participants to look at familiar places and challenges from different angles, while connecting local experiences with broader environmental and climate-related issues.

This Café Talk is part of an ongoing participatory process within YouthCARE4Planet, bringing together the insights and perspectives of young people and local communities. The ideas emerging from these exchanges will contribute to the identification of shared priorities and possible local solutions, ultimately feeding into the development of the Green Local Adaptation Plan (Green LAP) for Palermo.