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"Oceanic city-states" is a blueprint for sustainable offshore Living.

In the preceding decade, there has been a documented 1.0掳F elevation in the Earth鈥檚 surface temperature and a 25cm rise in sea levels. Prospective projections indicate that a significant segment of Italy鈥檚 expansive coastline will face intermittent inundation or total submergence by the end of the century. Among these areas, Venice stands as the most prominent example. Countless individuals who once resided in these coastal regions now confront displacement or substantial distress inflicted by the destructive forces of flooding and storms.

One of the main catalysts for the escalation of global warming is humanity鈥檚 unsustainable reliance on fossil fuels. The site鈥攁 massive offshore oil platform鈥攕tands as a stark reminder of this relentless endeavor. With the gradual cessation of oil extractions across the nation, could these structures鈥攆ormerly contributors to rising sea levels鈥攂e transformed into new habitats for those displaced by environmental crises? Could they signify a transition towards a more harmonious relationship between humans and planet Earth? Here, amidst the vast ocean, settlers have the opportunity to pioneer a lifestyle marked by self-sustainability, waste minimization, and harmonious cohabitation with other species.

At the heart of the initiative lies the creation of a carefully planned energy cycle, harnessing renewable resources bestowed by nature and recycling waste generated by human activities. By seamlessly integrating human lifecycles into Earth鈥檚 ecosystem, the project aims to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between humanity and the natural world.

Each oil platform will undergo a transformation into a self-contained microcosm, hosting its own resident community. Furthermore, each platform will serve a specialized role that contributes to the collective functionality of the entire cluster. With quite a few platforms dispersed across the offshore landscape, complementing one another鈥檚 functions, the concept of a fully operational and well-equipped 鈥渦nion鈥� emerges鈥攔eminiscent of medieval Italy鈥檚 city-state confederations, but oriented towards a resilient and prosperous future.