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Logo – Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Development

Meaning of the Logo

The logo of the PhD Programme in Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Development represents the programme’s identity: a scientific approach to sustainability, integrated with innovation, and oriented towards concrete impact in the three dimensions of sustainable development.

Symbol and Shape

  • The circular form The circle symbolises the planet and the global perspective of the programme, coherent with the SDGs and the UN 2030 Agenda.
  • Three segments The circle is divided into three elements representing the main thematic tracks and the interconnected nature of sustainability challenges.
  • Leaf + molecular node The leaf represents environmental responsibility and regeneration; the molecular node highlights scientific research, technology and innovation.

Color Palette

 
Deep Navy Scientific rigour, academic excellence and advanced technologies.
 
Teal Systems thinking, innovation and the link between climate, energy and urban development.
 
Green Environmental sustainability, circularity and responsible growth.

The three tracks represented in the logo

Climate, Energy and the Urban System

Climate change, pollution, energy transition, decarbonisation, smart cities and adaptation strategies.

Circular Economy

Innovative production models, sustainable services, circular solutions and responsible consumption.

Health and Social Inclusion

Impacts of environmental and socio-economic transformations on human health, migration and inclusion.