During this period, we participated in the conference titled “The Challenge of Climate Energy Welfare.” held on January 30th, 2026, at ExtraLibera in Rome. On that occasion, Professor Secondi was invited to present within Seminar I: Indicators of Energy and Mobility Vulnerability, contributing to the discussion on social and environmental vulnerabilities in access to energy and mobility.
To envision a welfare system capable of addressing the new social risks generated by the climate crisis and decarbonization policies, it is necessary to identify emerging needs and where they are most concentrated. The seminar aimed to explore indicators of social and environmental vulnerability in access to energy and mobility. The objective was to develop a multidimensional understanding of vulnerabilities, attentive to social contexts, places, and the people within those places.
The event served as an important opportunity to present the progress and research outcomes achieved so far by our team, as well as to engage with external experts and foster an open dialogue on the complex issue of transport poverty.
The conference featured a detailed presentation of the work carried out by our researchers within the HAC-VIA project, highlighting key findings, methodological approaches, and ongoing challenges. These presentations set the stage for a broader discussion on the social, energy and spatial dimensions of transport poverty.
The seminar featured contributions from distinguished scholars and practitioners.
Luca Secondi, Full Professor of Economic Statistics at the University of Tuscia, provided insights grounded in quantitative analysis, contributing to the discussion on measuring social and environmental vulnerabilities.
The exchange was further enriched by the contribution of Giovanni Carrosio, Professor of Environmental and Territorial Sociology at the University of Trieste, offered reflections on the social and territorial dimensions of environmental inequalities.
The debate was further enriched by the participation of Rossella Muroni, President of Nuove Ri-Generazioni, who highlighted the policy and governance implications of the ecological transition.
The discussion was further enhanced by the participation of Esther Marchetti from Transport & Environment Italia, who brought a perspective focused on sustainable mobility and environmental advocacy. Together, their interventions fostered a multidisciplinary dialogue on the challenges of climate energy welfare and the need for equitable and inclusive policy responses.
