Lorenzo Galbiati Email & Phone Number

Rome, Latium, Italy

GEF International Waters leader at FAO providing a coordination technical role for the support and development of a global portfolio of projects and programs targeting the GEF's and multi-donors initiatives. Developed and made operative a portfolio of fishery, blue economy, ABNJ, Source to Sea, Ridge to Reef, SIDS, flood and drought, surface and groundwater projects worth $205 million. This includes the ABNJ Programs phase I and II to facilitate the knowledge and understanding of the economic… Show more GEF International Waters leader at FAO providing a coordination technical role for the support and development of a global portfolio of projects and programs targeting the GEF's and multi-donors initiatives. Developed and made operative a portfolio of fishery, blue economy, ABNJ, Source to Sea, Ridge to Reef, SIDS, flood and drought, surface and groundwater projects worth $205 million. This includes the ABNJ Programs phase I and II to facilitate the knowledge and understanding of the economic, social and environmental values of the biodiversity and ecosystem services provided by ABNJ and its linkages to BBNJ convention and process. Show less

Athens (Greece)

Managed the Project Pool of the Coordinating Unit of the Barcelona Convention Secretariat for the Protection of the Marine Environment and Coastal Zone of the Mediterranean (UNEP/MAP). Managed a team of 4 to 8, supporting the execution of UNEP’s programme of work and to address the priorities of the Contracting Parties. Over $65 million GEF and EU grants mobilized together with $600 million in investments from IFIs over a five years period years. This included the MedProgramme a strategic GEF… Show more Managed the Project Pool of the Coordinating Unit of the Barcelona Convention Secretariat for the Protection of the Marine Environment and Coastal Zone of the Mediterranean (UNEP/MAP). Managed a team of 4 to 8, supporting the execution of UNEP’s programme of work and to address the priorities of the Contracting Parties. Over $65 million GEF and EU grants mobilized together with $600 million in investments from IFIs over a five years period years. This included the MedProgramme a strategic GEF partnership between UNEP, EBRD and the EIB to hone in on the powerful leverage of financing to implement the regional SAP priorities, including marine pollution reduction. Show less

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Managed two regional projects funded by the GEF and other donors (EU and Countries), aiming at supporting the mandate of the Barcelona Convention (UNEP/MAP) in the Mediterranean Sea in increasing the protection of the marine ecosystems, species and habitants. Managed a Projects Management Units of 3 to 7, supporting the execution GEF’s investments on TDA/SAP approach, ICZM, MSP, MPA and reduction of POPs and Mercury. The projects supported the preparation and subsequent approval of 7 legally… Show more Managed two regional projects funded by the GEF and other donors (EU and Countries), aiming at supporting the mandate of the Barcelona Convention (UNEP/MAP) in the Mediterranean Sea in increasing the protection of the marine ecosystems, species and habitants. Managed a Projects Management Units of 3 to 7, supporting the execution GEF’s investments on TDA/SAP approach, ICZM, MSP, MPA and reduction of POPs and Mercury. The projects supported the preparation and subsequent approval of 7 legally binding decisions of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention, including Regional Climate Change Adaptation Framework for the Mediterranean Marine and Coastal Areas, contributing to streamline investments in the region. Show less

Barcelona - Spain

Head of Unit in charge of the design, coordination, and implementation of marine, freshwater and environmental policies, strategies, and programs in Catalonia (Spain), aiming at meeting national and EU’s objectives on natural resources management and water-related ecosystems. Managed up to 30 multidisciplinary professionals and experts to define, manage and monitor a portfolio of over US1,5 billion of investments on water supply, sanitation, and maintenance of water-related ecosystems.

Ispra, Lombardy, Italy

Worked at the policymaking process and early technical development and pilot implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) in Europe. Coordinated a complex science-policy initiative known as Pilot River Basin (PRB) who has been a great success in Europe. The PRB led to highlight for the first time the technical, social and financial challenges underpinned by the EU Water Framework Directive. This included the quantitative assessment of the impacts of several pressures on water… Show more Worked at the policymaking process and early technical development and pilot implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) in Europe. Coordinated a complex science-policy initiative known as Pilot River Basin (PRB) who has been a great success in Europe. The PRB led to highlight for the first time the technical, social and financial challenges underpinned by the EU Water Framework Directive. This included the quantitative assessment of the impacts of several pressures on water ecosystems, the estimation of the cost-efficiency of the programs of measures, and the application of the polluter-pays-principle in Europe. Show less

Managed a project funded by the EU aiming to design and develop a European Water Resources database by developing and executing hydrological and hydrogeological modelling tools, Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.), geostatistical software and optimization techniques to collect and evaluate data on European freshwater resources and identify innovative and effective strategies to achieve their sustainable management.

Ispra, Lombardy, Italy

Worked in a project dealing with climate change, hydrochemistry and economics of surface water systems (CHESS project). Responsible for the development and application of management models to evaluate the impact of climate change on quantity and quality of freshwater resources. The models identified future needs in water treatments and pressures on land use, soils, agriculture, economic sectors and social actors in several watersheds around Europe.

Ph.D. - Hydrology And Environmental Assessment Impact., Sustainable Watershed Management, Optimization Of Sanitation And Agricultural Management, Waiting For Dissertation

The goal of the PhD is to develop a decision support system to optimize water resources management at watershed scale. This system.

Master’S Degree In Environmental Science, Sustainable Management Of Natural Resources With Special Attention To Marine And Freshwater., 106/110

Activities and Societies: Representing the Students in the Directive Board of the University Planning and management of environmental.