About us

Fondazione AMGA was established in 2003 by Azienda Mediterranea Gas e Acqua, a multiutility company based in Genoa and operating in the water and energy sectors, as a non-profit and non-confessional organization, to initiate, promote and further cultural initiatives aimed at safeguarding nature and environment, particularly in the field of water resources and water management.

In particular, the Foundation aims at:

• increasing and disseminating knowledge and understanding of the water cycle and its interaction with environment by identifying, supporting and commissioning research which enhances water quality programmes and systems for environmental protection
• fostering and supporting research programmes that develop a co-ordinated approach to water, stormwater, and wastewater management issues for environmental protection, economic growth and social development
• reporting, disseminating and monitoring research results to promote a better understanding of water environment and a sustainable management and development of resources
• supporting programmes in the water field at a national and international level that facilitate the interaction between practitioners, educators, researchers, decision-makers and the community.
• carrying out research on management models in the water industry sector to evaluate different management options in different regional scenarios.

Dissemination of knowledge and project results is made through the organisation of training courses and workshops and publication of scientific papers including, synopses of completed studies, monographs and conference proceedings.
Scientific results obtained through Fondazione AMGA-sponsored research projects intend to become important reference tools by which to support and sustain water industry growth and development.