The RESWATER project was presented during a two-day international training workshop focused on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for sustainable water resource management, held at the University of Cagliari in Italy on 23–24 February 2026.
The workshop, organised by the Department of Civil, Environmental Engineering and Architecture of the University of Cagliari together with the Desertification Research Centre of the University of Sassari under the NATMed, project funded by PRIMA programme, brought together researchers, institutional representatives, technicians and PhD students to exchange knowledge and strengthen capacities in resilient and sustainable water management across the Mediterranean.
As part of the programme, Prof. Francesco Viola and Dr Elena Cristiano from the University of Cagliari presented the RESWATER project, highlighting its work on non-conventional water resources for resilient urban water management. The presentation focused on the role of green roofs within urban ecosystems and their contribution towards more sustainable and climate-resilient cities.
Throughout the two-day workshop, participants explored several themes linked to the implementation of Nature-based Solutions, including managed aquifer recharge, stakeholder engagement, socio-economic sustainability, financial mechanisms and practical case studies from across Europe and the Mediterranean region.
The programme also included a field visit to the Forested Infiltration Area (FIA) in Arborea, an experimental study site presented within the NATMed project. The visit provided participants with the opportunity to observe a practical application of Nature-based Solutions for water management, particularly in relation to groundwater recharge and the sustainable management of water resources in Mediterranean regions facing environmental and climate-related pressures. The on-site experience helped bridge theory and practice through a real-life case study focused on resilient and nature-based approaches to water management.
The workshop further strengthened collaboration and synergies between several European-funded initiatives, including NATMed, RESWATER, NPP-SOL, MEDISS and COEVOLVERS, reinforcing the importance of knowledge exchange and cross-project cooperation in addressing shared environmental and water-related challenges across the Mediterranean. The agenda can be viewed by clicking here
Through its participation in events such as this, RESWATER continues to contribute to regional discussions on innovative and sustainable approaches to water management while promoting the exchange of expertise and good practices among Mediterranean partners.
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