The implementation of a revolving fund to assist municipalities in the planning of interventions, risk education campaigns in schools, and the mandatory certification of natural hazards for buildings. These are the ideas contained in the Italian Society of Environmental Geology's manifesto, which was delivered in Rome alongside the rap song "L'Italia che frana" (Italy That Falls). The manifesto was written to promote awareness, particularly among young people, concerning hydrogeological concerns and the vulnerability of the area. The song is accessible at the following link: https://youtu.be/_aa22_GpxK8?si=TVPgKT_Vck76oGLe
"From 1976 to 2025, we have experienced more than 1,600 victims of floods and landslides. In order to commemorate each victim with a minute of silence, we should remain silent for 28 hours," emphasized Antonello Fiore, national president of SIGEA, in a call for structural prevention to be incorporated into future political programs. "We must shift to active investments in prevention", he added. The initial proposal of the manifesto is the inclusion of the APEN (Certificate of Natural Hazard) as an attachment to property sales deeds. The document should include certified information about the area's hazard level obtained solely from public sources. The idea is to close a knowledge gap: just as buyers understand a home's energy performance, they should be able to assess the natural threats to which it is exposed. The second plan seeks to contribute 0.1% of existing infrastructure funds to ongoing education and self-protection activities including regions, regional education offices, and the third sector. Practical exercises and training activities should assist citizens and communities in comprehending the appropriate course of action during an emergency, thereby overcoming the emotional mobilization that occurs in the aftermath of natural disasters.