13-16 July 2025
Location: Rifugio Del Freo, Italy
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifugio_Del_Freo, 44°01’57.2″N 10°18’16.6″E)
We are pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the Hiking Ecological Economics Workshop, taking place from July 13 (Sunday) to 16 (Wednesday), 2025.
This program is designed for researchers, students, and professionals with a background in ecological economics who are interested in exploring the societal and economic challenges posed by climate change.
This additional program will combine academic discussions with outdoor activities in the stunning natural landscapes of the Apuan Alps.
Program
Sunday, 13 July
- Morning: Arrival and lunch at the location
- Afternoon: Participant introductions & Selected presentations by participants
Monday, 14 July
- Morning: Short hike
- Lunch: At the refuge
- Afternoon:
- Lectures by invited speakers: Alessandro Rubino (University of Bari) & Ralph Hall (Virginia Tech)
- Selected presentations by participants
Tuesday, 15 July
- All day: Long hike with packed lunch
- 17:00 – 19:30:
- Lectures by invited speakers: Kilian Kuhla (PIK Institute) & Paola López-Muñoz (University of Valladolid)
- Selected presentations by participants
Wednesday, 16 July
- Morning: Departure for Pisa
Hiking
- Monte Corchia
- Pania della Croce
A detailed hiking list with necessary equipment can be found here.
Participation & Registration
Participation is open to all with a background in ecological economics, though priority will be given to those who have attended this or previous editions of the Summer School in Pisa.
Register by 20 of April by filling this form https://forms.gle/XPan7KQ4GTB2Lte68
A maximum of 29 participants will be admitted.
Accommodation
Rifugio Del Freo (nights of Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday).
The total cost of €210 includes:
✔ Accommodation & meals (from Sunday dinner to Wednesday breakfast)
✔ Transport
A detailed schedule and further logistical information will be shared with registered participants.
We look forward to welcoming you to this unique experience of learning, discussion, and exploration!
Organizers and discussants
Simone D’Alessandro (University of Pisa)
Angelo Facchini (IMT Lucca)
Davide Fiaschi (University of Pisa)
Tommaso Luzzati (University of Pisa)
Cristiano Ricci (University of Pisa)
Angela Parenti (University of Pisa)