Stefano Mancuso
presents his new book
Il cantico della terra

Thursday 15 January 2026 | 6.30 PM
Binario 3 | OGR Torino

An event by OGR Torino in collaboration with Editori Laterza

An Italian Sign Language interpreter will be present at the event to ensure accessibility for all participants

Free admission
Reservation available from 7 January 2026

 

On 15 January at 6.30 PM, Stefano Mancuso will take the stage at Binario 3 to present his new book, The Canticle of the Earth, published by Editori Laterza.

Starting from the verses of the Canticle of the Creatures, Mancuso guides the audience in discovering how Brother Sun, Brother Wind, Sister Water and Mother Earth make life on Earth possible and safeguard its destiny. A narrative that weaves together science, ethics and poetry, inviting us to recognise ourselves as part of a larger family: that of life.

A powerful message of responsibility and hope emerges from the dialogue. Only through love, care and a restrained use of resources, as indicated by Saint Francis, will our species be able to continue to live and thrive on the planet, with concrete chances of success.

STEFANO MANCUSO
Stefano Mancuso is Professor of General Arboriculture and Tree Crops at the University of Florence and Director of the International Laboratory of Plant Neurobiology (LINV). He is one of the founding members of the International Society for Plant Signaling & Behavior and a full member of the Accademia dei Georgofili. His main publications include: Brilliant Green. The Surprising History and Science of Plant Intelligence (2013), Men Who Love Plants (2014), Botany. A Journey into the Plant World (2017), Plant Revolution (2017), The Incredible Journey of Plants (2018), The Nation of Plants (2019), The Tribe of Trees (2022), Fitopolis, the Living City (2023) and The Trees’ Version (2024).

USEFUL INFORMATION

• It will be possible to book for a maximum of two people. At the end of the form, the screen “You’re almost there!” will appear. At this point, a confirmation email will be sent to each of the two email addresses provided.


• The booking will be valid if and only if it is confirmed and the QR code required for access is received. Until each user has confirmed via the dedicated email, the seat will remain available and bookable.


• If the confirmation is not completed in time, the seat will be reassigned and the user will be placed on the waiting list. It is therefore recommended to complete the entire process as soon as possible to avoid losing the reserved seat.


• Access to the venue with a reservation will be possible from 6.00 PM and is guaranteed until 6.30 PM. After this time, the seat may be reassigned.


• Those on the waiting list may queue in a dedicated lane. Holders of this type of ticket will be allowed access to the venue only if, once all reserved guests have entered, there are still seats available. Entry will be granted in order of arrival.


• On the occasion of the event, it will be possible to purchase Il cantico della terra at the OGR Shop stand.