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This full-day visit offers a unique opportunity to explore how scientific research directly supports EU policymaking.
Participants will:
• Attend presentations by leading scientists on water quality and European Commission policies
• Take part in an interactive role-play game exploring the challenges of water reuse
• Visit specialized research laboratories within the JRC campus
It’s a rare chance to step inside the European Commission’s science service and experience first-hand how evidence shapes water policy at European level.
This technical visit explores the intersection of advanced wastewater treatment and ecosystem protection, featuring two unique sites:
• Sant’Antonino Ticino wastewater treatment plant: a facility designed with the future in mind, featuring water reuse in agriculture, optimized energy consumption, reduced emissions, continuous carbon-footprint monitoring, and an innovative aquaculture system. A concrete example of circular economy applied to wastewater treatment.
• Panperduto Dam: a key water regulation hub and an extraordinary example of hydraulic engineering, environmental stewardship, and cultural heritage. Here, water distribution, river management, renewable energy, and ecosystem protection come together, offering a true gateway to Lombardy’s water infrastructure.
The program also highlights nature-based solutions and biodiversity conservation, including constructed wetlands that support species such as the Black-winged Stilt.
This visit offers a unique opportunity to explore a leading example of industrial symbiosis and circular economy innovation.
Participants will:
• Discover how an old waste-to-energy plant has been transformed into a green hub for wastewater treatment and organic waste (FORSU) recovery.
• Learn about the production of biomethane and the recovery of energy and phosphorus from sewage sludge.
• Explore the European Flagship Circular Biocarbon project, focusing on the production of bioplastics (PHA) and high-value fertilizers.
This technical visit offers a unique perspective on how water has shaped the history, infrastructure, and daily life of #Milan.
Participants will:
• Explore the historic pumping station and multimedia exhibits at the MM Centrale dell’Acqua Museum
• Join a guided urban walk highlighting canals, infrastructure, and engineering solutions that continue to support the city’s drinking water system
From heritage to innovation, this visit showcases the deep connection between water and urban development — and how past engineering solutions still serve a modern metropolis today.
