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EuroMediterranean Water Forum | Rome 29.09 - 02.10.26

EUROMEDITERRANEAN WATER FORUM

29.09 - 02.10.26 Rome, Italy

EUROMEDITERRANEAN WATER FORUM
29.09 - 02.10.26
Rome, Italy

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EMWF 2026

Working together to ensure
water security in the Mediterranean
The Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum is an international platform for dialogue among policymakers, civil society, academia, and businesses. The Forum combines high-level discussions with an exhibition that highlights technological and process innovations in the water sector. Its mission is to foster cooperation and joint action, engaging not only Mediterranean countries but also the European Commission, EU Member States, the Balkans, and the Middle East.
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High Level Speakers

Antonio Tajani

Antonio Tajani

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy
Dubravka Šuica

Dubravka Šuica

European Commissioner for the Mediterranean
Retno Marsudi

Retno Marsudi

UN Special Envoy on Water
Jessika Roswall

Jessika Roswall

Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin

Gilberto Pichetto Fratin

Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Italy
Francesco Lollobrigida

Francesco Lollobrigida

Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Italy
Orazio Schillaci

Orazio Schillaci

Minister of Health, Italy
Nello Musumeci

Nello Musumeci

Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Italy
Anna Maria Bernini

Anna Maria Bernini

Minister of University and Research, Italy
Paolo Zangrillo

Paolo Zangrillo

Minister for Public Administration, Italy
Francesco Rocca

Francesco Rocca

President of Lazio Region
Roberto Gualtieri

Roberto Gualtieri

Mayor of Rome
Alvaro Lario

Alvaro Lario

President, IFAD; Chair, UN-Water
Roberto Venneri

Roberto Venneri

President, Acquedotto Pugliese S.p.A.
Laurent Pacoud

Laurent Pacoud

IME
Fatou Haidara

Fatou Haidara

Deputy to the Director General, UNIDO
Nicolas Mourlon

Nicolas Mourlon

CEO, Rhône-Méditerranée-Corse Water Agency
Emilio Ciarlo

Emilio Ciarlo

Director General, One Water Committee Italy
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The beginning of a journey: themes and proposals of the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026
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                        Editorial from the President of the Mediterranean Water Institute

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                          Festival dell'Acqua 2026
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                          A platform for dialogue among policymakers, civil society, and academia
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                          Meetings & Conferences

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                          International platform
                          An international platform fostering Euro-Mediterranean collaboration towards a secure, sustainable, and inclusive water future
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                          An international platform fostering Euro-Mediterranean collaboration towards a secure, sustainable, and inclusive water future
                          Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum
                          International platform
                          An international platform fostering Euro-Mediterranean collaboration towards a secure, sustainable, and inclusive water future
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                          Rome
                          Regina Aquarum

                          For centuries, Rome has been celebrated as the Queen of Waters, a city shaped by aqueducts, fountains, and rivers that symbolize dialogue between nature, history, and people

                          The Digitalization of Water
                          The New Frontiers of Technology and AI in the water sector
                          Partnership & Sponsorship
                          An inclusive forum for civil societies and private sector
                          Euro Mediterranean Forum Themes

                          The Digitalization of Water

                          The New Frontiers of Technology and AI in the water sector
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                          Partnership & Sponsorship

                          An inclusive forum for civil societies and private sector
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                          La Nuvola an Icon of Contemporary Rome
                          La Nuvola
                          Expo and Congress Center
                          Designed by architect Massimiliano Fuksas, is one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. Celebrated for its innovative design and artistic value, this extraordinary venue will provide the backdrop for the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum.
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                          Optimization of water use
                          Optimizing use of water in agricolture, new water balances, reuse and unconventional water. Improving networks and services. Protecting springs and aquifers.
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                          Risk prevention and risk management
                          Climate change adaptation and risk management measures. Resilience for coastal areas and urban centers
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                          Water quality
                          The protection and safety of fresh water, water resilience, microplastics
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