World Safety Project - wsp.it

Panoramic view of Assisi from Monte Subasio
Assisi 4 October 2026
Italy's national celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Italy
Saint Francis is remembered symbolically as the "first Italian" and the "first environmentalist":
expressions celebrating his cultural legacy and his respect for nature, rather than literal historical firsts.

Photo: Gunnar Bach Pedersen; Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and resized.

Together for Our Planet
Learning, Thinking and Acting for a Sustainable Future

Welcome to wsp.it, a website for and by students who want to understand our changing world and help shape its future.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our generation. Even as wars and international tensions demand our attention, caring for our planet remains a shared responsibility.

Our Mission: to build environmental awareness and critical thinking through reliable sources, recommended readings, interviews and scientific publications.
Ask questions, compare evidence and develop your own informed views.

Join Us: explore our sections, discuss what you discover and contribute your ideas to our projects. Every thoughtful action, big or small, can help make a difference.

This website was launched on 5 June 2024, World Environment Day.

Energy Around the World

How much energy does the world use? Where does it come from?

Explore how countries produce electricity using fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear power. Read the data, compare different energy sources and consider their environmental impact.

The Energy Transition

How can we meet our energy needs while reducing our impact on the climate?

From climate conferences and the European Green Deal to hydrogen and electric vehicles, explore the choices behind the energy transition. Investigate the benefits, limitations and questions that each solution raises.

The Planet's Health

How is our planet doing and how do we know?

Explore temperature trends, CO₂ levels and deforestation data. Learn to read graphs, check sources and understand what the evidence tells us about our changing planet.

A Climate Message from 2007: Al Gore's Nobel Lecture

In December 2007, Al Gore delivered his Nobel Peace Prize lecture, calling for a shared commitment to address climate change.

Read his speech and reflect: what concerns did he raise? What has changed since then?
Compare his statements with today's scientific evidence and discuss what we can learn about responsibility, cooperation and action.

Read Al Gore's Nobel Lecture; NobelPrize.org

A Voice from the Past: Saint Francis of Assisi

4 October 2026 marks Italy's national celebration of Saint Francis of Assisi, its patron saint.

His Canticle of the Creatures invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature. His message offers a starting point for everyone, whatever their beliefs, to discuss peace, respect and care for our shared world.

What can these values mean in our lives today?

AI for the Planet

Can Artificial Intelligence help us understand climate change and explore possible solutions?

Discover how AI can support learning, scientific research and the sharing of knowledge — and examine its limitations and environmental impact.

Use it thoughtfully: ask clear questions, check its answers against reliable sources and draw your own conclusions. Bring your curiosity and judgement to every conversation.

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