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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.
Overview

High Level Speakers

Antonio Tajani

Antonio Tajani

Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Gilberto Pichetto Fratin

Gilberto Pichetto Fratin

Minister of Environment and Energy Security
Francesco Lollobrigida

Francesco Lollobrigida

Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry
Orazio Schillaci

Orazio Schillaci

Minister of Health
Nello Musumeci

Nello Musumeci

Minister of Civil Protection and Maritime Policies
Anna Maria Bernini

Anna Maria Bernini

Minister of University and Research
Paolo Zangrillo

Paolo Zangrillo

Minister of Public Administration
Retno Marsudi

Retno Marsudi

United Nations Special Envoy on Water
Pedro Arrojo

Pedro Arrojo

UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation
Hani Sewilam

Hani Sewilam

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of Egypt
Veronica Manfredi

Veronica Manfredi

Director Quality of Life in the European Commission's Environment DG
Jessika Roswall

Jessika Roswall

Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
Fatou Haidara

Fatou Haidara

Deputy to the Director General and Managing Director of the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations, UNIDO
Qu Dongyu

Qu Dongyu

Director‑General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Alvaro Lario

Alvaro Lario

President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Chair of UN‑Water
Abou Amani

Abou Amani

Director-General, UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (IHP)
Andrea Lenzi

Andrea Lenzi

President CNR

    The Euromediterranean water forum Manifesto and themes

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    The beginning of a journey: themes and proposals of the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026
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                        Festival dell'Acqua 2026
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                        A major event
                        A platform for dialogue among policymakers, civil society, and academia

                        Meetings & Conferences

                        International platform
                        An international platform fostering Euro-Mediterranean collaboration towards a secure, sustainable, and inclusive water future
                        An international platform fostering Euro-Mediterranean collaboration towards a secure, sustainable, and inclusive water future
                        International platform
                        An international platform fostering Euro-Mediterranean collaboration towards a secure, sustainable, and inclusive water future
                        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
                        Exhibition

                        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
                        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.
                        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.
                        Risk prevention and risk management
                        Climate change adaptation and risk management measures. Resilience for coastal areas and urban centers
                        Water quality
                        The protection and safety of fresh water, water resilience, microplastics

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