Italy's shrinking lakes: the case of Como

In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Juli Simond tells the story of Filippo, a geologist and environmental guide, living in Como. Filippo discusses the impact of drought on Lake Como's ecosystem. He shares his concerns about the changing rainfall patterns and how they have led to fluctuating water levels, landslides, and floods. These extreme weather events have a significant impact on not only the infrastructure but also on the lake's delicate ecosystem. Filippo emphasizes the importance of changing the negative perception of Lake Como and highlighting the thriving underwater world that exists beneath its surface. He and his wife, Paola, have founded the environmental association Proteus to educate students about the lake's biology, ecology, and geology. Reporting on the ground by Maria Colonna.

A different approach is possible, an approach that could give us long-term satisfaction and that can preserve our landscapes and our future. - Filippo

About our reporter: Maria Colonna

Key moments

00:00:00 - Introduction,

00:01:07 - The Beauty and Challenges of Lake Como,

00:06:44 - Drought and Landslides,

00:10:02 - Educating about the Lake's Ecosystem,

00:14:18 - Sustainable Tourism and the Future,

00:17:38 - Challenging Topics: Water Management and Sustainable Tourism

00:18:04 - Reflections on Como Lake's Future.

Credits and staff

The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.

The producer of Europe Talks Back is Maria Dios.

The host and narrator of Europe Talks Back is Juli Simond.

Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Bocquet.

Reporting for this story by Maria Colonna.

The executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

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