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G8 University Student's Summit | | Introduced by the lectures of Jeremy Rifkin and Pino Grasso, the debate focused on crucial issues such as Sustainable Development and Culture of Lawfulness and Legacy of Peace. |
"The Presidents and Rectors of a number of prestigious universities from all around the world will gather in Turin from 17th to 19th of May 2009 for the G8 University Summit. In order to allow the students' voice to be heard, the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI), together with Italy's UNESCO Commission (CNI) organized the G8 University Students' Summit in Palermo on 8th and 9th of May.
Here university students took part actively in elaborating worldwide development strategies. Their debate revolved around the possibility of harmonious and sustainable growth all over the world, and the key role played by culture, lawfulness and dignity.