High Level Panel on EU Water policy Implementation and reasearch needs - challenges from north to south in Europe
Overview
As part of the Road to Bari Framework, the 9th IAHR Europe Congress has organized a High-Level Panel on EU Water policy Implementation and research needs - challenges from north to south in Europe. Designed as an interactive exchange, the session offers a unique opportunity to connect research outcomes with real-world regulatory needs, foster cross-sector dialogue, and build networks that support future collaboration at the science–policy–innovation interface.
On the Road to Bari
How can scientific research more effectively inform European water policy—and where are the most urgent innovation gaps? These questions will be discussed in a plenary session during the congress featuring short keynotes and a high-level panel.
Keynotes
Joachim D'Eugenio, Policy advisor, DG Environment, European Commission
Dr. Emanuele Quaranta, Scientific Officer, European Commission Joint Research Centre
The two keynote speakers will introduce the topic of water-related EU policies and present their views on the interactions between science and policymaking as well as the requirements this relation imposes. The keynote presentations will serve as the base for the following panel discussion.
Panel: EU Water policy Implementation and reasearch needs - challenges from north to south in Europe
The high-level panel brings together experts from research, policy, and practice to explore how science can better support the implementation and evolution of policies and EU water-related directives. The discussion will focus on translating cutting-edge research into policy-relevant evidence, identifying priority research and innovation needs, and strengthening the interface between scientists, regulators, and practitioners.
The panel discussion will be led by an experienced moderator and offer time for questions from the audience.
Panelists
Prof. Philippe Gourbesville, President IAHR
Prof. Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug, NTNU, Coordinator EERA JP Hydropower
Alessandro Rinaldi, CEO Acquaenna S.C.p.A. - Iren Group, Italy
Petra Viklund, Head of Water and Wastewater, Lumire AB, Sweden
Lovisa Fricot Norén, Vice President BU Hydro Nordics, CEO / VD Vattenfall Vattenkraft AB, Sweden
Dr. Emanuele Quaranta, Scientific Officer, European Commission Joint Research Centre
Moderator
Carina Christiansen, Senior Adviser in European Affairs, North Sweden European Office
The Panel is co-funded by SUN, Natural Resources for Sustainability Transitions.
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