The Summer Peace University (SPU), founded by the Calabrian Institute of International Policies (IsCaPI), is a global initiative based in Belvedere Marittimo, Italy. It gathers students, professors, and diplomats worldwide to promote peace, cooperation, and sustainable development through education and intercultural exchange. The historic village transforms into a vibrant university where academic knowledge meets human interaction in every street and courtyard.

Annually, SPU hosts a four-week immersive program connecting theory with practice and research with action. Its philosophy, “Learning by Living,” emphasizes education as a shared experience involving cultural participation, diplomatic exchanges, and daily collaboration among people of diverse backgrounds.

The 2026 edition focuses on “Humanity at the Crossroads: Education and Leadership for a Sustainable Civilization,” highlighting the need to train leaders who blend knowledge with empathy, vision with responsibility, and global citizenship with local action. Through academic courses, Peace Labs, forums, and artistic programs, SPU turns Belvedere into a dynamic laboratory for dialogue, where participants are both learners and contributors to peace.

The program offers unique peace education, fostering critical thinking, leadership skills, and intercultural understanding. Participants build a global network, gain prestigious certification, and actively engage in peacebuilding and sustainable initiatives. This initiative aims to shape future leaders equipped to drive positive change in a complex world.