Countless Cities Ambassadors
My dream city is similar to the one described by the solarpunk movement: a city that let us re affirm our right to be part of the nature, not dominant in the environment. Most of our problems come in my opinion from being apart of our biological needs, but mostly being apart from each other: that city would help us live in communities, not little familiar nucleos, in a society more similar to the one of the pre-technological area, trying to have a morally good technology, used by everyone.
Francesca Corelli
Alberto
Palermo, my hometown, fundamentally shaped my worldview. It is a city of immense beauty but also complex historical challenges. Growing up there taught me the true meaning of civic resilience. Witnessing the city's ongoing pursuit of legality and social justice ignited my passion for law and politics. Palermo showed me that meaningful change requires active civic duty, proving that robust legal frameworks and committed leadership are essential for empowering communities.
My ideal city is inclusive, safe, and sustainable, where people from different backgrounds feel part of the same community. Public spaces are designed to encourage interaction, trust, and collaboration. It is a city where citizens are heard, and daily life is built around a strong sense of connection and belonging.
Emanuele Caronia
Tessa
“As a second-year student in the double degree program between LUISS and Sciences Po Bordeaux, I am deeply interested in the study of societies and contemporary political issues. My vision of the city of the future is one in harmony with the living world, where humans and the biosphere weave a shared fabric, as the foundation of a cohesive society”.
Palermo May 25 2026
Sophia
I was born and raised in Berlin, a lively and very diverse city, where I attended an international school. My mother is German and my father from Sicily, and I have now begun studying politics in France. Social issues, particularly women‘s rights, are my key interests. I believe Berlin has fundamentally shaped the course of myself. I remember speaking to my mother about being binational and not feeling 100% of either culture, and what she had said was that I wasn‘t completely German or Italian, but I was 100% a Berliner, which I found to be true. The city taught me to be open, relaxed and curious about other people, cultures , art and ways of life.
My contribution starts with policy. Urban life is shaped by governance decisions on housing, transport, public services and I want to help make those decisions fairer. My research on Spain's migration policies introduced me to circular migration: managed mobility that benefits both cities and migrants. Ideas like this show that better policy exist and I want to work on improving them and bringing them from research into practice.
Thea Adam
I see my role as a policy architect bridging the gap between technological innovation and urban governance. While engineers build fast, green transit systems, my ambition is to craft the legal frameworks that make these networks equitable and accessible. I aim to develop cross-border urban policies that allow European cities to share smart-city data and sustainable solutions. My goal is to ensure that legal innovation matches technological speed, transforming cities into interconnected, zero-emission hubs that empower youth to move and collaborate freely.
Alberto Geraci
Gaia
Born and raised in Lecce, Southern Italy, I am currently studying at Sciences Po’s Reims Campus in the Europe–North America program. The city that has changed and shaped me the most is Las Vegas. Beyond the sparkly lights of its renowned Strip, Las Vegas is an extremely multicultural and diverse city marked by strong contrasts. Before moving there, I had experienced city life mainly through the familiarity and close-knit community of my hometown in Southern Italy. Las Vegas showed me a completely different urban reality: spatial segregation, car dependency, social isolation, and inequalities that often remain invisible behind entertainment and tourism.
Through my studies in international relations and my involvement in MEDMUN, I want to contribute to creating more inclusive and connected cities by encouraging dialogue between communities and promoting youth engagement in public life. I believe cities should be shaped collectively, with citizens actively involved in decision-making processes. In the future, I hope to work on policies that strengthen social equality, cultural exchange, and sustainable urban development so that cities become spaces of opportunity, dignity, and solidarity for everyone.
Hippolyte Lardoux Lamant
Helena
I am a German-American who spent my childhood growing up between Europe and USA, and am currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Economics at Columbia and Sciences Po Paris. I enjoy debating topics at the intersection of politics, geography, history, and development. In particular, I am always curious to meet new people who encourage me to adjust my view of the world. If I am not spending time with friends or family, I likely will be out discovering new cafés or playing tennis.
Palermo, June 12, 2025
Countless Youth for Cities
Empowering youth to shape cities through global collaboration with students, experts, and local communities.
Who we are
Hailing from SciencesPo Paris’ campus in Reims, the six youth founders of Countless Youth for Cities are driven to create a global network of youth activists and professionals that can realize dreams of urban renewal in cities across the world. With backgrounds in economics, political science, and sociology, these university students are poised to connect local and international challenges with innovative solutions created through expert discussion.