During the last EURO-INBO International Conference (Parma, May 2025), INBO interviewed Albin Pinaudeau from the National Federation of Associations of River Users and Industrial Water Users (FENARIVE) to present his role and the point of view of economic actors involved in water management.
What is the National Federation of Associations of Riparian Owners and Industrial Water Users (FENARIVE)?
FENARIVE is an organisation founded in 1952, which provides a forum for dialogue and coordination between residents’ associations and industrial water users in mainland France. It contributes to debates on water policy by formulating analyses and collective positions based on a joint consideration of uses, aquatic environments and economic constraints. The organisation monitors regulatory and financial frameworks related to water, including the Water Framework Directive, French laws, regulations applicable to industrial facilities, and developments relating to water agency fees, public aid and environmental reporting obligations. It also helps to disseminate information and knowledge to its members and is involved in discussions with public authorities and national and regional water governance bodies. Funded exclusively by its members’ contributions, FENARIVE operates independently and may, on an ad hoc basis, offer training, research or support on complex technical or regulatory issues.
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Who is Albin PINAUDEAU?
Albin Pinaudeau is a hydrogeologist by training, with a master’s degree in environmental economics. Before joining FENARIVE, he worked at SUEZ, where he conducted research and development work on forecasting water resource availability, and then at TotalEnergies, as part of the environmental strategy team, on issues related to international water policy. He now holds the position of General Delegate of FENARIVE, where he is responsible for the administrative and financial management of the association, coordinating the network of members, representing them in bodies and events related to water policy, and coordinating actions aimed at supporting manufacturers in improving their resource management.