The LIFE Svolta Blu project, co-funded by the European Union, aims to raise awareness among businesses about sustainable water management and to promote actions for water saving, restoration and conservation of water resources by developing an innovative blue credits trading system.
LIFE Svolta Blu: a new training opportunity for municipal technicians and decision-makers
20 January 2026
Two days of in-person and online training on techniques and solutions for more sustainable water management
A training programme aimed at strengthening the skills and knowledge of public administrations in water management will take place on 24 February and 17 March 2026 at the Risorgive del Bacchiglione (Dueville, Province of Vicenza) and online, within the framework of the European project LIFE Svolta Blu.
The course is addressed to technical and administrative staff of Local Authorities (technical offices, public works, environment, mobility) as well as public decision-makers, including councillors and mayors, who hold direct responsibilities in water resource management.
Through direct engagement with best practices and the opportunity to apply knowledge and tools within a project-based laboratory, the course aims to promote sustainable urban drainage systems. These solutions help improve water retention, reduce hydraulic risk and enhance groundwater recharge, while also fostering more responsible behaviours and spreading good practices among citizens.
The first part of the programme will analyse strategies already adopted in other urban contexts to slow down surface runoff, promote soil infiltration, implement retention and storage systems, and reuse water, for example in the management of green areas. In this way, urban regeneration projects become effective tools for climate change adaptation.
The second part will be dedicated, in a collaborative and participatory manner, to the development of a model municipal building regulation focused on sustainable water management.
Participation is free of charge, and a certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the course.
Participants are required to complete the online registration form at the following link.
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ItalianoThe LIFE Svolta Blu project is funded by the Climate Governance and Information sub-programme of the EU’s LIFE programme, under contract number 101157983 - LIFE23-GIC-IT-LIFESVOLTABLU.
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