The D4RUNOFF project is proud to announce an international conference: “Contaminants of Emerging Concern and Nature-Based Solutions in Cities: From Research to Polis”.
This event marks a critical milestone in translating scientific research into actionable urban policy to protect our water systems from complex pollutants.
Event details
Join us in Pavia for a high-profile exchange between researchers, policymakers, and water operators.
- Date: 28 January 2026.
- Time: 09:30 – 13:00. Location: Sala dell’Annunciata, Piazza Petrarca 3, Pavia, Italy.
Register here!
Core objectives: The conference serves as a bridge between science and real-world politics.
Key objectives include:
- Monitoring & Detection: Discussing advanced strategies to detect emerging contaminants (CECs) like microplastics and PFAS in urban runoff.
- Nature-Based Solutions (NBS): Promoting natural and hybrid systems (such as artificial wetlands) to mitigate pollution and flooding.
- Policy Support: Introducing decision-support tools and AI-driven platforms to help local authorities prepare for the new Urban Waste Water Directive.
- Regional Collaboration: Strengthening the link between research and governance within the Lombardy region.
Who should attend? The event is designed for a diverse professional audience:
Technicians: Civil and environmental engineers, urban planners, and water service managers.
Administrators: Public managers, environmental councillors, and regional governance officials.
Researchers: Academics focused on water, health, and urban planning.
Why participate? This conference offers a unique opportunity to explore the systemic approach required to manage modern environmental challenges. Participants will gain first-hand insights into the D4RUNOFF AI management platform and the digital tools that have been tested in pilot cases in Odense, Santander and Pontedera.
Join us on the 28th of January! Check the agenda in English and Italian.
