EURO INBO 2025
The International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO) created in 2003 the “EURO-INBO” Group, gathering European basin organisations for the implementation of the European Water Directives
Every year, EURO-INBO is organising an international conference to share experience and knowledge on different themes each year, linked to current European events, but always in line with the main mission of EURO-INBO, which aims to “improve the implementation of water policies and regulations in Europe, and in particular the common implementation strategy of the Water Framework Directive in the Member States of the European Union”.
The 22nd Europe-INBO International Conference will be held in Parma (Italy) in a face-to-face format from Tuesday 20th May to Friday 23rd May 2025, at the invitation of the Po River District Basin Authority and the Municipality of Parma, and in partnership with French Biodiversity Agency.
Provisional programme
Monday 19th May: Welcome cocktail
Tuesday 20th May: Workshops and side events
- GOVAQUA: Transition pathways to sustainable and equitable water governance in Europe
- Water4All: Bridging research gaps to improve basin management
- Workshop on Water resilience & ecosystems
Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May: Thematic sessions
- Session 1: Towards more water-efficient agriculture for more resilient food security: WEFE nexus approach
- Session 2: Adapting to climate change: how to better manage and prevent floods?
- Session 3: Adapting to climate change: how to better manage and prevent droughts?
- Session 4: Towards the good ecological status: fighting emerging pollutants with innovative solutions
- Session 5: Restoring free flowing rivers for humans and biodiversity: synergies with the WFD
Friday 23rd May: Cultural and technical visits:
- Boat Trip
- Town trip
- Farnese theater and National Galery trip
Themes covered
- Water Framework Directive and good ecological status: progress in implementing River Basin Management Plans
- Interconnecting sectors: agriculture, energy, water, etc.
- Climate adaptation
- Transboundary cooperation
- Ecological restoration