Jeff Bezos donated €3 million to three Venetian organizations researching climate change and rising sea levels. The donation follows protests against Bezos' lavish wedding in Venice, with locals criticizing the city's exploitation while ignoring pressing issues like over-tourism and depopulation. The funds will go to Corila, Venice International University, and the UNESCO office in Venice. While research on Venice's vulnerability is ongoing, concerns remain about a lack of coordinated action to address the rising water levels threatening the city's historic structures.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.