Urban Real Labs of NICE NbS project are not only for research, but also an occasion to cluster the experience of the territory. Recently people gathered together at Cecci Point in Turin at the NICE greenwall installation for treating and reusing greywater. Researchers from Politecnico di Torino, the public, Comune di Torino, and private actors from IRIDRA and VERDE PROFILO S.R.L., all came together to discuss the demo and explore future synergies!

A special thanks to Laura Ribotta for having guided and organised the meeting, and to all the participants: prof. Fulvio Boano, Elisa Costamagna, Carlotta Fasano, Stefano Laprocina, Paolo Amoretti, Anacleto Rizzo, Carmine Lepera, Federica Ebanista, Mauro Giuseppe Emarino.

Meanwhile, over the summer Aqualia had the pleasure of welcoming a group of experts from governmental and public research institutions to the INTEXT innovation hub, home to the NICE project pilots in Talavera de la Reina.

The visit provided an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and showcase how nature-based solutions (NBS) are being tested and scaled to address urban water challenges. From decentralised wastewater treatment to water reuse, the pilot site demonstrates innovative approaches that can inspire sustainable practices. Aqualia is proud to contribute to the transition towards greener, more resilient cities through collaborative innovation.

Lastly, but not least, NICE pilots are honoured to have been featured in two recent policy briefs on water. Algeciras was a case study in the NetworkNature Science Policy Brief Nature-based Solutions for Urban and Regional Water Resilience: What to do with too much (dirty) water. Around the same time, NICE partners developed policy guidance on Decentralised Water Treatment.

Learn more about the Talavera de la Reina, Spain pilot. 

Learn more about the pilot at Cecci Point Turin, Italy.