Water regulation in Italy and EU: urban cycle and beyond to comply with the new challenges and directives

The evolving landscape of water legislation in Italy and the European Union (EU) presents both opportunities and challenges for sustainable water regulatory framework. With the implementation of updated directives such as the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) or Drinking Water Directive (DWD), as well as the regulation on water reeuse, policymakers, researchers, authorities, utilities and industry stakeholders must navigate complex regulatory requirements while addressing issues such as climate change, water scarcity, pollution control, and circular economy integration.

This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive overview of regulatory advancements, economic and financial mechanisms supporting water sector compliance, and the future of water governance and public-private partnership in Italy and the EU.

Session Chair

Donato Berardi, Laboratorio REF Ricerche

Program

14.30 Welcome
Donato Berardi, Laboratorio REF Ricerche

14.40-14.50 Lessons from MTI-4 and what's new for the 2026-2029 update
Samir Traini, Laboratorio REF Ricerche

14.50-15.00 How to finance investments in water services: lessons from the EU
Milo Fiasconaro, Acqua Pubblica Europea (APE)

15.00-16.20 Round table

Moderator:
Donato Berardi, Laboratorio REF Ricerche

Speakers:
Ester Benigni, A2A
Maria Martoccia, Acea
Luigi De Caro, Acquedotto Pugliese
Filippo De Simoi, Hera
Alessandro Cecchi, Iren
Lorenzo Persi, MM
Marco Pattano, CAP
Andrea Lanuzza, Aquanexa
Francesca Menabuoni, Suez
Lorenzo Vidus, Steinzeug-Keramo

16.40-16.50 Discussion and closure
Lorenzo Bardelli, ARERA