Once again this year, at Biogas Italy, the YouTrend survey on the social acceptance of biogas plants was presented. The results paint a clear picture: among policymakers, there is strong consensus on the role of biogas in the country’s development, with an overwhelming majority also in favour of building new plants. Alongside this broad support, however, a critical issue remains: the need to strengthen transparency and improve communication with citizens and local communities. Dialogue with local areas is in fact seen as a key factor in building trust and fostering project acceptance. All the details of the survey were discussed in an interview with Lorenzo Pregliasco, Director of YouTrend.