SG Michele Capasso and Dr. Pia Molinari received Dr. Eriberto Eulisse, Director General of the Network of Water Museums created by a UNESCO resolution, at the United States of the World headquarters. On this occasion, recalling the commitment since 1996 of the United States of the World on the theme of water with the organisation of the "World Water Day" every 22 March, they examined possible synergies on the theme of water resources and the dissemination of a culture of protection and proper management at a global level.
During a ceremony held at the Naples campus of the "Parthenope" University, Prof. Carlo Foresta was appointed "Standard Bearer of the United States of the World". The award was presented - with the sash and badge - by Secretary-General Prof. Michele Capasso, in the presence of members of the United States of the World.
Professor Carlo Foresta received the "Mediterranean Award for Science and Research 2024". The ceremony took place at the Parthenope University in Naples in the presence of doctors, experts and political and institutional authorities. Secretary-General Michele Capasso emphasised Prof. Foresta's profound humanity and expertise, especially in protecting against pollution that causes serious pathologies. The award was presented as part of the event organised by Dr Fabio Perricone.
A delegation of the Administrative Court of Campania, led by President Vincenzo Salomone, visited the United States of the World and the Museum of Peace. Welcomed by SG Michele Capasso, the guests were able to visit the main emotional paths, expressing appreciation for the institutional and museum function.
The award ceremony for the winners of the XVI Edition of the Mare Nostrum Awards International Journalism Prize, organised by Grimaldi Magazine Mare Nostrum and sponsored by the National Order of Journalists and the United States of the World, was held yesterday evening at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio in Naples. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the institutional, academic, information and shipping worlds. The international jury of the Prize, chaired by journalist Bruno Vespa and composed of important personalities from the world of culture and journalism - including the Secretary General of the United States of the World Michele Capasso - decreed the following winners:
Diego Casali for the article "Motorways of the sea to the digitalisation test" published in QN - Quotidiano Nazionale - Speciale Mobilità
Meriem Khdimallah for the article "Femmes marins: Prévenir et combattre la violence et le harcèlement dans le secteur maritime", published in La Presse de Tunisie
Federico Fubini for the article 'In the Suez funnel, Houthi-West 1 to 0. The Costs for the Mediterranean", published in L'Economia - Corriere della Sera
The MBC - Servicios Audiovisuales editorial staff of the Spanish TV programme "Curiosity" for the episode "La Naturaleza se abre paso", broadcast on the national network RTVE
Fausto Biloslavo for the multimedia reportage in the Red Sea for freedom of navigation from Mare Nostrum published in Il Giornale and Panorama.
The "Cavaliere del Lavoro Guido Grimaldi" special prize, established by the Grimaldi family in memory of the founder of the Grimaldi Group, was awarded to journalist Roberto D'Antonio. Secretary-General Michele Capasso, in presenting the award to Fausto Biloslavo, said he was moved by his familiarity with the war journalist since his time in the former Yugoslavia.
