The Partners

ANBI Veneto plays a crucial role in engaging stakeholders from the agricultural and forestry sectors. It coordinates the implementation of training activities aimed at the Consorzi di Bonifica on topics such as water conservation, aquifer recharge, and nature-based solutions for water management. ANBI organises meetings with trade associations to raise awareness among agricultural operators and promote the adoption of sustainable practices. Furthermore, ANBI contributes to the monitoring of the environmental impacts of interventions, collaborating in the assessment of benefits for the water system and local ecosystems.

CSQA plays a fundamental role as an independent third party responsible for verifying and certifying the blue credits produced by the pilot stakeholders. Its activities include verifying the water footprint according to the ISO 14046:2014 standard, conducting annual audits to maintain certification, and preparing monitoring and evaluation reports for the system. CSQA also contributes to the qualitative and quantitative analysis of data to identify potential issues and areas for improvement, as well as to the development of a UNI guideline for calculating blue credits, ensuring the replicability and sustainability of the model developed.

The University of Padua (UNIPD) leads the scientific research and monitoring activities. The Department of Civil, Building, and Environmental Engineering is responsible for the hydrological analysis and the updated water balance for the Vicenza area. It also contributes to the evaluation of the environmental impacts of the interventions, calculating the specific contribution to the local water balance and estimating benefits related to aquifer recharge and ecosystem protection. Additionally, the Department of Land and Agro-Forestry Systems conducts sample surveys to estimate the market demand and willingness to pay for blue credits among the population, thus supporting the proper definition of the pricing system.