The DSSTTA Department has significantly strengthened scientific cooperation with China through the signing of four strategic agreements on polar, marine and climate sciences and Earth system modelling. Participation in Italy-China Week, enriched by presentations from directors and contributions from CNR researchers, has reinforced the DSSTTA’s role as a key player in scientific diplomacy and in building long-lasting international partnerships.

On 3 and 4 March 2026, the Arctic Circle Rome Forum – Polar Dialogue will take place in Rome, at the headquarters of the CNR, organised by the Ministry of University and Research and the National Research Council in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI), with the involvement of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security.

On September 19, 2025, Japanese and Italian scientists will engage in a bilateral exchange of research experiences on five key environmental themes: biodiversity, sea, polar regions, climate change, and natural hazards. Organised by the Department of Earth System Sciences and Technologies for the Environment of Italy’s National Research Council (CNR), the programme highlights how scientific knowledge—anchored in memory and data—is essential for understanding environmental changes and increasing resilience to global challenges.