Pompeii – From the ashes of the past, a lesson for the future. The Archaeological Park of Pompei inaugurates “Sustainable Pompeii”, an itinerary that transforms the ancient city into an open-air manual of good environmental practices.
The initiative, created in collaboration with FAO for the organization's 80th anniversary, reveals how the Pompeians of 79 AD were masters of the circular economy ante litteram.
From the Orchard House to the Spa: 14 Green Stops
Fourteen symbolic places – including the Casa delle Nozze d'Argento and the Terme Centrali – become concrete examples of:
Urban gardens in the atriums of the domus
Water systems for rainwater recovery
Bioclimatic architecture with building orientation
Biodiversity in historic gardens
“The ancients teach us that sustainability and beauty can coexist,” explains director Gabriel Zuchtriegel, showing how Roman techniques of horticulture and resource management are still very relevant today.
The message from FAO and the government
“Pompeii, already a World Heritage Site, is now becoming a global laboratory for the 2030 Agenda,” said Yasmine Bouziane of FAO during the presentation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also contributed to the project: “Here, visitors from all over the world are educated about climate resilience,” underlined Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli.
Tourism and training hand in hand
The goal is twofold:
Researching ancient farming techniques
Raising awareness of 4 million visitors per year
With multimedia panels and thematic itineraries, the excavations thus become a training ground for ecology, demonstrating that the most valuable lesson of Pompeii is not only in its ruins, but in its far-sighted harmony with nature.
Article published on May 22, 2025 - 14:55 pm
