Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is one of the world’s most prestigious auction houses, with more than 250 years at the heart of the international art world. The European University Festival and Christie’s are working on the development of the Global Climate Auction, an ambitious international initiative aimed at supporting some of the most promising solutions to address climate change. The goal is to bring together the worlds of art, scientific researc

Starting on 21 May 2026, the European University Festival will officially launch the European call addressed to universities, academies, research institutions and higher education networks across Europe. Participants will have six months to submit projects and proposals dedicated to: 🌍 Climate Action 🔬 Scientific Innovation 🎨 Art & Communication 🍃 Sustainability and Environmental Transition The most innovative projects will be selected by the Scientific Committee, and 24

Professor Carlo Carraro is an internationally recognized climate scientist and a leading expert on climate change. He is a contributor to the Nobel Prize–winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and has played a key role in advancing climate science at the global level. His research focuses on climate modeling , regional climate change , and the impacts of climate variability , with a particular emphasis on the Mediterranean region. Professor Carraro scientif