Our values
Independence
We are an organization that acts free from external influence or pressure from actors whose interests could compromise our mission and goals. We maintain our autonomy to ensure the greatest possible effectiveness in our actions and strategies.
Courage
We act with courage and determination, confronting the challenges we face and pushing for radical change in society. We are ready to take uncomfortable positions and fight for the rights of people, communities, and ecosystems.
Intersectionality
We embrace an ecofeminist perspective, working to integrate transfeminism and environmentalism as necessary and interdependent approaches. In our vision, everything is connected: decolonialism, anti-patriarchy, antifascism and anti-racism, the recognition of the world’s diversity, and collective responsibility for sustaining life.
Community
We are a community that shares values and fights for common goals. We are committed to building relationships of solidarity and sisterhood among ourselves — supporting each other in difficult times and celebrating our victories together. We also build relationships of solidarity with the communities we work with, standing together in the struggle for environmental and climate justice.
Radical Inclusion
We promote inclusivity by valuing diversity and collaboration. We actively welcome people of all gender identities, backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities. We are committed to creating safe and welcoming spaces where every voice can be heard and valued.
Our Areas of Action
Climate Justice
Climate change has deep impacts on inequalities and rights. Working for climate justice means building campaigns, projects, and tools to demand a social and economic model that is truly just, equitable, and sustainable.
Citizen Science
Access to information about the quality of the environment we live in is a precondition for informed citizenship. This is why we use and promote citizen science as a tool to build knowledge and empower communities.
Environmental Conflicts
Environmental conflicts expose the unsustainability of a model that exploits resources intensively and imposes decisions in violation of the right to participation. We support local communities defending their rights and territories.
Ecological Education
Knowledge and awareness begin with education. Working with young people and students, as well as educators and trainers, is essential to strengthen the capacity of new generations to become agents of change.
Community & Solidarity
Communities are where relationships of proximity and solidarity are built. We work with neighborhood groups, associations, schools, and residents to promote processes of urban and social regeneration. With one goal: to build community.
Circular Economy
We need a new economic system: to overturn the current paradigm and design models with low environmental impact and high social value. This is прежде a cultural challenge, which we address through an online magazine, as well as training, events, and campaigns.
Sustainable Culture
A Sud, CDCA and EconomiaCircolare.com run a program aimed at inspiring and building real creative climate leadership within the cultural sector. The goal is to support and train cultural workers to take action against the climate and environmental crisis.
Our team
Laura Greco
President – Head of Project Development
Marica Di Pierri
Spokesperson – Communications Team Coordinator
Sara Vegni
Advocacy Coordinator
Annalisa Cavallini
Administration Coordinator
Alessandra De Santis
Circular Economy Coordinator
Nicole Marcellini
Project Manager – Education Team Coordinator
Marta De Marinis
Project Manager, Education Team
Martina Leigheb
Project Manager
Giuditta Parini
Project Manager
Anna Berti Suman
Project Manager, Grant Writer
Alessia Tisci
Project Manager Junior
Angela Pozzobon
Universal Civil Service Volunteer, Project Management Team
Alessandro Bartolini
HR, Administration Team
Alessandro Bernardini
Educator, Education Team
Matteo Carosi
Educator, Education Team
Ana Maria Pulido
Citizen Science Expert, Education Team
Jessica Ferretti
Educator, Education Team
Carlotta Indiano
Osservatorio ENI
Andrea Turco
Osservatorio ENI
Marta Lovato
Project Manager, Sustainable Culture Team
Alessandro Coltrè
Media Relations, Communications Team
Irene De Marco
Social Media Manager, Communications Team
Francesco Bignardi
Universal Civil Service Volunteer, Communications Team
Chiara Arnone
Art Director
Filippo Garelli
Policy Advisor
Viviana D'Alessandro
Universal Civil Service Volunteer
Vera Malavolti
Universal Civil Service Volunteer
Our supporters
The many important activities carried out through A Sud’s projects are made possible thanks to the valuable support of: