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.

A day of reflection on the state of the mountains organised by the Mountains Working Group of the Department of Earth System Science and Environmental Technologies of the National Research Council.