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In the heart of the Pavilion, visitors found themselves immersed in the exhibition ‘Fire and Memory’. Apart from the Digital Ecosystem for Culture, carried out with the financial support of the European cohesion policy, a scenographic exhibition has been developed to explain the link between volcanic activity and the development of ancient cultures, with particular attention to Vesuvius, the Phlegraean Fields and the archaeological sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Cumae. This is the video dedicated to Pompeii.
Expo Osaka, Italy Pavilion - Fire and Memory, Pompeii monitor
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Cohesion policy

Cohesion policy is the main investment policy of the European Union. It benefits all EU regions and cities and supports economic growth, job creation, business competitiveness, sustainable development and environmental protection.

In the 2021-2027 programming period, cohesion policy has five strategic objectives:

  • a 'Smarter Europe — innovative and smart economic transformation;
  • a 'Greener Europe and low-carbon;
  • a 'More Connected Europe — mobility and regional ICT connectivity;
  • a 'More social Europe through the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
  • a 'Europe closer to citizens — sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas through local initiatives

The achievement of these objectives shall be supported through the use of the European Structural and Investment Funds:  European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), Cohesion Fund (FC) – which in programming 21-27 does not concern Italy; European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) in addition to Just Transition Fund (JTF).

The national funds that finance cohesion policies are the Revolving fund for the implementation of Community policies and the Development and Cohesion Fund (FSC), former Fund for Underused Areas.