WISEMED participated in the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026, exchanging experiences on sustainable and efficient water management across the Mediterranean.
On 29 September 2026, ICU – Istituto per la Cooperazione Universitaria ETS participated in the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026, held in Rome from 29 September to 2 October, bringing together institutions, experts and organisations working on water security across the Mediterranean.
ICU was represented by Serena De Angelis, Project Manager of WISEMED, who took part as a speaker in the session “Mediterranean Water Security Cooperation: Leveraging EU Funds through the Interreg NEXT MED Programme.” The session showcased how transnational cooperation and EU funding can support the development and testing of practical, scalable solutions to water management challenges across the Mediterranean.
The session brought together five Interreg NEXT MED projects involving 35 organisations from across the Mediterranean, offering an opportunity to exchange experiences and present solutions being tested in different territories. These include approaches related to smart irrigation, small water cycles, wastewater sludge reuse, non-conventional water resources and integrated water management.
The session also provided an opportunity to present the experience of WISEMED in promoting more sustainable and efficient water management in irrigated agriculture.
The exchange at the Forum highlighted the importance of transnational cooperation in turning local experiences into shared Mediterranean knowledge, while creating opportunities for new partnerships and future cooperation initiatives.
The participation of ICU and WISEMED in the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 2026 contributed to strengthening the dialogue between Mediterranean organisations working towards more sustainable and resilient water management, while showcasing the role of Interreg NEXT MED in supporting cooperation and innovation across the region.
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03/10/2026
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