Paolo Deforza

Paolo is head of the environmental affairs unit at SACBO – BGY International Airport, with over 17 years of experience. He specializes in integrating environmental considerations into airport infrastructure, focusing on energy efficiency, air pollution control and water management. Paolo excels in long-term planning, ensuring that infrastructure investments align with sustainability goals while minimizing environmental impact. His expertise enables the airport to grow responsibly, balancing development with environmental stewardship in the aviation sector.

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Panel discussion: Strategic long-term planning for sustainable and resilient airports

Future airport investments must be aligned with sustainability objectives, ensuring that growth is measured not just by capacity but by the quality of service offered to all stakeholders, including passengers, airlines and local communities. Modern airport planning requires the creation of flexible infrastructures that can adapt to external changes such as technological advances, regulatory shifts and environmental challenges. Capacity should be seen holistically, integrating operational efficiency, environmental responsibility and stakeholder satisfaction to build resilient airports that can meet the evolving demands of the future while contributing to long-term sustainability goals.

The audience will learn:

• Sustainability alignment: future airport investments must prioritize sustainability, balancing growth with environmental responsibility
• Holistic capacity measurement: capacity should be assessed by the quality of service provided to all stakeholders, not just throughput
• Stakeholder engagement: successful planning considers the needs of passengers, airlines, regulators and local communities
• Flexible infrastructure: modern airports require adaptable infrastructures capable of responding to technological, environmental and regulatory changes
• Resilience through sustainability: sustainable planning ensures airports remain resilient, meeting future challenges while maintaining efficiency and service quality