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I am Riccardo Quaggiato, an independent climate change and industrial pollution consultant with over 24 years of experience helping companies and public authorities navigate EU environmental legislation and implement cleaner production. I have supported institutions in Italy and the Western Balkans to develop strategic documents, build institutional capacity, and deliver training, reporting, and implementation plans under UNFCCC, IED, ETS, and Waste Management frameworks.
I enjoy turning complex policy into practical, actionable solutions. I work well in mixed international teams, write clear technical documents, and design training programs and awareness campaigns that help organizations reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and align with the European Green Deal.
Experience Level
Language
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Serbian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Technical Key Expert at University of Belgrade – Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
July 1, 2024 - November 27, 2025Development of the First Biennial Transparency Report and the combined Fourth National Communication and Second Biennial Transparency Report of Serbia under the UNFCCC; strengthening technical and institutional capacity to mainstream climate change concerns into sectoral and national development priorities; enabling Serbia to prepare and submit BTR1 and NC4/BTR2 in line with UNFCCC MPGs and to prepare its Adaptation Communication.
Technical Key Expert at University of Belgrade – Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
August 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025IED Serbia 'Green Transition – Implementing Industrial Emissions Directive in Serbia 2021-2025'; provide assistance to competent authorities and operators in implementing the IE Directive, support in developing the Directive Specific Implementation Plan for the EU ETS Directive, and fostering new business models for decarbonisation and clean technologies.
Technical Key Expert at University of Belgrade – Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
November 30, 2022 - November 30, 2022eVOC Serbia project – aligning and applying Chapter V of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) for VOCs; enhance the capacity of Serbian authorities in governing pollution from VOC-using operations and support SMEs in improving environmental performance and competitiveness.
IED Expert at STANTEC
January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022WECOOP: EU – Central Asia Water, Environment and Climate Change Cooperation; collection and analysis of information on Large Combustion Plants; drafting summaries; advising beneficiary on national BREF and BAT conclusions; comments on draft documents.
Senior Technical Expert at UNEP
January 31, 2022 - January 31, 2022South East European Sub-Regional Platform to Beat Pollution; analyse policy impacts on GHG emissions reduction; examine Green Agenda for Western Balkans alignment with Polluter Pays Principle; contribute to thematic clusters and training program proposals.
Technical Manager at University of Belgrade – Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
February 28, 2021 - February 28, 2021Further Implementation of the Industrial Emissions Directive in Serbia; comprehensive analysis for transposition and application of IED; focus on energy and resources optimization in the food production chain; promote BAT, improved permitting, and decarbonisation strategies.
Chemical Engineer at Ambiente S.C. (Kosovo B Thermal Power Plant project)
June 30, 2017 - June 30, 2017Feasibility study for environmental and other measures for Kosovo B Thermal Power Plant to comply with LCPD/IED; BAT recommendations for wastewater, waste handling, and climate impact assessment; delivered a training session on waste and wastewater management for plants.
Technical Manager at IPPC FARMS – University of Belgrade
March 31, 2017 - March 31, 2017IPPC/IE Directive implementation in intensive farming; legal assessment and amendments for transposition; guidelines for simplified integrated permitting; support to operators and local governments; focus on GHG mitigation related to manure management.
Industrial Pollution Expert and Trainer at Eptisa (Kosovo project)
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Preparation of technical guidance notes on emission limit values and monitoring for LCP; training on IE Directive permitting and monitoring with emphasis on energy efficiency and climate change mitigation.
Deputy Team Leader / IED Expert at DAI (Serbia) – EuropeAid
March 31, 2016 - March 31, 2016Law enforcement in industrial pollution control, chemical accident prevention, EMAS development; project management, guidelines, training, and high-level events; transposition planning and preliminary DSIP validation.
Component Leader – IPPC at ARPAV (PHARE Twinning KS/10/IB/EN01) – Kosovo
November 30, 2013 - November 30, 2013Institutional support to MESP; implementation of IPPC and Industrial pollution acquis; development of permitting procedures, SME guidance, and regulations.
Key Expert for IPPC – Environmental Management at ARPAV (PHARE Twinning MN/08/IB/EN01) – Montenegro
September 30, 2013 - September 30, 2013Gap assessment for IPPC/LCP/VOC and inspections; training on IPPC permitting and environmental inspections.
Component Leader at National Environmental Guard of Romania
October 31, 2009 - October 31, 2009Strengthening capacity on inspection and control; planning and performing inspections; theory and field training for environmental inspectors.
Team Leader at IMPEL – INSPECTCEM project
April 30, 2009 - April 30, 2009European-level project analyzing cement production; development of criteria for IPPC and inspections; addressed climate change vulnerability and mitigation in the sector; presentation at IMPEL conference.
Team Leader – IPPC Approximation at ARPAV
June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2010Regional strategy for IPPC approximation in Veneto; development of work plan, guidance for SMEs, and enforcement tools.
Team Leader – Environmental Strategic Impact Assessment at ARPAV
January 31, 2007 - January 31, 2007EIA for Veneto Rural Development Program; assessed EU environmental acquis compatibility; analyzed impacts on agriculture and environment; proposed mitigation measures.
Head Officer at ARPAV – Regional Environmental Protection Agency of Veneto
June 30, 2020 - June 30, 2020Lead role in regional waste management, industrial pollution control, IPPC enforcement, Seveso safety management, inspections, GIS-based risk analysis, and environmental impact assessments; contributed to major regional projects (e.g., infrastructure, energy, water, and waste utilities) with emphasis on climate change vulnerability and sustainability.
Technical Key Expert at University of Belgrade – Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022eVOC Serbia – VOC chapter of IED alignment; support to Ministry and Environmental Protection Agency; capacity building and SME competitiveness.
IED Expert at STANTEC
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022WECOOP: Analyzed Large Combustion Plants emissions and drafted national BAT conclusions; supported drafting national BREF and BAT comments.
Senior Technical Expert at UNEP
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022South East European Sub-Regional Platform to Beat Pollution; analyzed policy impacts on climate mitigation, linked Green Agenda and Polluter Pays Principle; contributed to thematic clusters and training proposals.
Chemical Engineer at Ambiente S.C.
June 30, 2017 - June 30, 2017Feasibility study for environmental and other measures on Kosovo B Thermal Power Plant; LCP/IED compliance, BAT recommendations, waste water and waste treatment proposals; delivered waste management training.
Technical Manager at University of Belgrade – Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy
March 31, 2017 - March 31, 2017IPPC FARMS: further implementation of IPPC/IE directive in intensive rearing; legal amendments, guidelines, operator support, local government integration; climate mitigation measures.
Industrial Pollution Expert and Trainer at EPTISA
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014Drafted final Technical Guidance Notes on emission limits and monitoring for LCP; trained staff on IED permitting and energy/climate considerations.
Deputy Team Leader / IED Expert at DAI
March 31, 2016 - March 31, 2016EuropeAid project: enforcement in IED; drafting transposition plan; guidelines for integrated permits; training; event organization; operator assessments.
Component Leader for IPPC at ARPAV (Kosovo)
November 30, 2013 - November 30, 2013PHARE Twinning: IPPC/industrial pollution implementation; permitting procedures; SME guidance.
Key Expert for IPPC at ARPAV (Montenegro)
September 30, 2013 - September 30, 2013Gap assessment for IPPC/LCP/VOC; training on IPPC permits and environmental inspections.
Team Leader at IMPEL INSPECTCEM project
April 1, 2009 - April 1, 2009Cement sector EU acquis analysis; guidelines for inspectors; climate vulnerability criteria integration.
Team Leader at ARPAV
June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2010Regional IPPC strategy for intensive rearing; permits, nitrates control, climate considerations.
Team Leader at ARPAV
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Environmental Strategic Impact Assessment of Veneto Rural Development Program; nitrate directives and climate mitigation.
Education
MSc Environmental Engineering at Bologna University, Italy
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1999MSc Environmental Engineering at University of Bologna
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1999Qualifications
Industry Experience
Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Government, Other, Education, Manufacturing
Experience Level
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