Italy's Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development (CIPESS) has approved €470 million in new funding to address hydrogeological risks across the country. The decision, made during its session on 6 October 2026, directs resources toward prevention and safety works under the Fondo Sviluppo e Coesione (FSC) 2021-2027 program.
State Undersecretary Alessandro Morelli confirmed the funding supports projects designed to reduce risk from landslides and flooding. Key interventions include:
• €10 million for upgrading embankments along the River Po
• €39 million for hydraulic works on the River Biferno in Molise
• €29 million for hydrogeological risk mitigation in Minori, Salerno
• €10 million for territorial safety measures in Casamicciola, Ischia
• €25 million for urban flood risk mitigation in Liguria, Tuscany, and southern regions
The funding also supports ongoing works in Casamicciola, the site of severe flooding in 2022. While details on construction timelines remain pending, the initiative reflects the government’s focus on preventing hydrogeological disasters in vulnerable areas.
The allocation is part of a broader national effort under the Cohesion Agreement signed between the Prime Minister and the Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies on 4 June 2026. Implementation will be coordinated through the Casa Italia Department, with oversight by relevant ministries and public agencies, consistent with existing FSC procedures.
