The multidisciplinary initiative follows the path of environmental challenge of the past, present and future. The initiative involves University of Padua departments that are active in the Study Center for Environmental Challenges and aims to enhance University infrastructures by opening them up to the public.

The calendar of events dedicated to the initiative take place from May to December.

The Study Center for Environmental Challenges includes representatives from 12 University departments and aims to integrate different macro-areas skills (Life and Earth Sciences, Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Engineering and Spatial Planning, Humanities and communication, social, economic and legal sciences), in collaboration with Italian, European, and foreign public and private bodies, companies, and scientific associations with converging interests.