Oltre l'Antropocene: l'Industria 5.0 per la co-progettazione territoriale

Grounded in the emerging paradigm of Industry 5.0, this article explores how the human‑centric, sustainable and resilient principles that characterise the new industrial wave can equip geography with fresh analytical and operational tools for confronting the ecological crisis. Starting from the notion of territorial co‑design, we examine the double challenge of the Twin Transition—digital and green—and its implications for the re‑organisation of places at every scale. Drawing on the paradigmatic contribution of Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics, we position Industry 5.0 within a wider constellation of alternative economic models and circular‑economy strategies. Two case studies—the ReShare project in Oslo and the Urban Digital Twin of Matera—illustrate how shared‑mobility platforms, distributed micro‑manufacturing and data‑driven urban twins can foster inclusive, context‑sensitive and regenerative spatial practices. By integrating these empirical insights with a critical reading of territorial inequalities, the article foregrounds the role of geography in mediating between technological potential and socio‑ecological constraints. Ultimately, we argue that Industry 5.0 can become a catalyst for a post‑Anthropocene territoriality, where production ecosystems, local communities and the biosphere are co‑designed rather than merely co‑located.