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EuroMediterranean Water Forum | Rome 29.09 - 02.10.26

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
Edmondo Cirielli

Edmondo Cirielli

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy
Francesco Rocca

Francesco Rocca

President of Lazio Region
Roberto Gualtieri

Roberto Gualtieri

Mayor of Rome
Svetlana Celli

Svetlana Celli

President of the Capitoline Assembly of Roma Capitale
Sofjan Jaupaj

Sofjan Jaupaj

Minister Environment of Albania
Hani Sewilam

Hani Sewilam

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Egypt
Fitore Pacolli Dalipi

Fitore Pacolli Dalipi

Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning ,Republic of Kosovo
Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh

Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, Tunisia
Roberta Toffanin

Roberta Toffanin

Advisor, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE); Member of the Board of Directors, Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE)
Alix Roumagnac

Alix Roumagnac

President, Predict Services (Météo-France)
Lucia Silva

Lucia Silva

Chief Sustainability Officer, Generali Group
Massimo Catizone

Massimo Catizone

Global Head of ESG Advisory Unicredit
Roula Khadra

Roula Khadra

Science Coordinator, CIHEAM Bari
Nicola Dell'Acqua

Nicola Dell'Acqua

President, ARERA
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The beginning of a journey: themes and proposals of the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026
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An Interview with Maria Spena: Water, Climate and Cooperation in the Mediterranean

An Interview with Maria Spena: Water, Climate and Cooperation in the Mediterranean

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Rome at the Heart of Euro-Mediterranean Water Dialogue: Leaders, Institutions and Businesses Unite for a Shared Water Future

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Interview with Joan Borrell

Interview with Joan Borrell

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Towards the Euro-mediterranean Water Forum: Ansa incontra hosts a discussion on water governance

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Water Security: The Mediterranean’s New Geopolitical Challenge

Water Security: The Mediterranean’s New Geopolitical Challenge

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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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