New infrastructure is essential for a forward-looking country, particularly when it directly supports the ecological transition. However, such projects often bring tension and opposition from local communities. How can these conflicts be prevented or managed? How can a constructive dialogue be fostered with communities to ensure that even the most impactful projects are accepted and supported? The upcoming Amapola Café webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 at 12:00 PM on Zoom, will delve into these crucial topics. Registrations here.

A Timely and Sensitive Issue

Today, nearly every type of infrastructure—from energy plants to waste management systems and transportation networks—faces some level of opposition. The “NIMBY” (Not In My Backyard) phenomenon has become widespread, often stemming from a lack of trust in institutions and insufficient dialogue with affected communities. Even key projects for decarbonization or enhancing sustainability, such as renewable energy, encounter local resistance. Why does this happen? How can companies mitigate these oppositions and create value?

Insights from the Experts

In the webinar New Infrastructure: Engaging with Communities to Prevent or Manage Conflicts, Emilio Conti, an expert in stakeholder engagement and a leader in territorial project management, along with Micol Burighel, Head of Communication at Amapola, will provide an overview of the causes behind these disputes and, more importantly, solutions. Key points of the discussion will include Amapola’s methodology, which entails comprehensive mapping of local and national stakeholders, assessment of social and environmental factors, and the development of transparent and participatory communication.

The webinar will showcase concrete examples of projects that, through a participatory approach, successfully transformed potential opposition into constructive and beneficial dialogue for all involved. Conti will explain how adopting an open and inclusive governance model—one that involves stakeholders from the earliest stages of planning—can make all the difference in determining the success of new projects.

Why Participate?

If you are involved in infrastructure development or work on sustainability and high-impact projects, this webinar is a unique opportunity to gain practical tools and fresh insights on managing relationships with communities. Learn how companies can prevent conflicts and contribute to building more resilient and sustainable communities.

Don’t miss the chance to explore these topics with our experts. Sign up now for the webinar on November 19, at 12:00 PM on Zoom.