Second edition - Academic Year 2025-2026
The application and reporting of the DNSH principle and its evolution in the Social Climate Fund
General information
Mode of delivery: the course will be held in person
Course dates: April 16-17, 2026
Class schedule: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Total duration: 16 hours
Location: Norcia - Digipass, via Solferino
Participants: maximum 30
Cost: free registration
On the days of the course, coffee breaks and light lunches will be provided to participants.
- Professionals, public administrations, businesses
- Anyone interested in understanding and applying eco-sustainable investment practices
Possession of a three-year degree in any degree class.
Attention: the following priority criteria will be applied for the admission of candidates:
- residence in the seismic crater area of Central Italy affected in 2016, as identified in Annexes 1, 2, and 2-bis of Decree-Law of October 17, 2016, no. 189, converted into Law of December 15, 2016, no. 229
- possession of a university degree
- chronological order of applications
- carefully read the admission notice
- submit the application for admission
Thursday, April 16 (9:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00)
- The EU's Key Acts on the Ecological Transition (9:00 - 10:00)
Maura Marchegiani, Associate Professor of International Law and Delegate for Sustainability Policies - University for Foreigners of Perugia - The European Union Green Deal (10:00 - 11:00)
Francesco Asdrubali, Full Professor of Environmental Technical Physics - University for Foreigners of Perugia - The EU Acts on the DNSH Principle - The Social Climate Fund (11:00 - 13:00)
Urbano Barelli, Lawyer, President of Gesenu - The Implementation of the DNSH Principle in Italy (15:00 - 16:00)
Andrea Farì, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Law - LUMSA University - The Content of the MEF-RGS DNSH Operational Guide (16:00 - 17:00)
Luna Aristei, Researcher in Administrative Law, University for Foreigners of Perugia - Technical Sheets on the DNSH Principle: Construction Sector (17:00 - 19:00)
Andrea Borgia, Geologist
Friday, April 17 (9:00-13:00 and 15:00-19:00)
- Technical Sheets on the DNSH Principle: Infrastructure and Hydrogen Sectors (9:00-11:00)
Salvatore Belsito, Engineer - Technical Sheets on the DNSH Principle: Funding for Businesses and Research (11:00-12:00)
Luna Aristei, Researcher in Administrative Law, University for Foreigners of Perugia - Reporting on Funded Projects (12:00-13:00; 15:00-16:00)
Isa Maggi, Chartered Accountant and Auditor - Case Studies and Practical Applications of DNSH. Final Project: DNSH Assessment of a Proposed Project or Investment (16:00 - 19:00)
Andrea Borgia, Geologist - Alessandro Currò, Lawyer
Scientific Director
Prof. Francesco Asdrubali
personal page
Scientific Committee
Francesco Asdrubali (Scientific Director - University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Maura Marcheigiani (University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Urbano Barelli (Lawyer, President of Gesenu)
Course format: the course will be held in person
Course dates: April 8 and 9, 2025
Class schedule: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Total duration: 16 hours
Location: Norcia
Participants: maximum 30
Cost: free registration
On the days of the educational activities, participants will be offered coffee breaks and a light lunch.
- Professionals, public administrations, businesses
- Anyone interested in understanding and applying eco-sustainable investment practices
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any degree class.
Note: the following selection criteria will be applied to candidate admissions:
- residence in the area affected by the 2016 Central Italy seismic events, as identified in Annexes 1, 2, and 2-bis of Decree-Law of October 17, 2016, No. 189, converted by Law of December 15, 2016, No. 229
- possession of a bachelor's degree
- chronological order of applications
- carefully read the admission notice
- the application for admission to the course must be submitted exclusively through the dedicated online procedure, by 1:00 p.m. on March 24, 2025
"The DNSH Principle: Implementation and European Union Funding"
Tuesday, April 8 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-7:00 PM)
- The EU’s Key Acts on Ecological Transition (9:00 - 10:00)
Maura Marchegiani, Associate Professor of International Law and Delegate for Sustainability Policies - University for Foreigners of Perugia - The Transposition of the DNSH Principle in Italy (10:00 - 11:00)
Andrea Farì, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Law - LUMSA University - The EU Acts on the DNSH Principle (11:00 - 1:00)
Urbano Barelli, Lawyer, President of Gesenu - The European Union Green Deal (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Francesco Asdrubali, Full Professor of Environmental Technical Physics - University for Foreigners of Perugia - Content of the MEF-RGS DNSH Operational Guide (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Alessandro Currò, Lawyer - Technical Sheets of the DNSH Principle: Construction Sector (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Andrea Borgia, Geologist
Wednesday, April 9 (9:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-7:00 PM)
- Technical Sheets of the DNSH Principle: Infrastructure and Hydrogen Sectors
Ettore Romagnoli, Geologist (Infrastructure, 9:00-11:00)
Salvatore Belsito, Engineer (Hydrogen, 11:00-12:00) - Technical Sheets of the DNSH Principle: Waste Sector (12:00 - 1:00)
Alessandro Currò, Lawyer
Case Studies and Practical Applications of DNSH. Final Project: DNSH Assessment of a Proposed Project or Investment (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Andrea Borgia, Geologist - Ettore Romagnoli, Geologist - Salvatore Belsito, Engineer - Alessandro Currò, Lawyer
The University for Foreigners of Perugia will issue participants a certificate of attendance with the recognition of 2 University Educational Credits (CFU) in the academic field (SSD) IUS-13 (International Law), subject to the completion of the "DNSH Course", compliance with the attendance requirements, and the successful completion of the final project activity.
Scientific Director
Prof. Francesco Asdrubali
personal page
Scientific Committee
Francesco Asdrubali (Scientific Director - University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Maura Marcheigiani (University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Urbano Barelli (Lawyer, President of Gesenu)
