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Europe’s sponge cities are turning rain from waste into a valuable resource

The EU is creating a ‘Sponge Facility’ to help implement nature-based projects that aim to make cities less prone to droughts and floods.

  • Europe's cities face dual threats from unpredictable weather and flooding/droughts.
  • Sponge city model absorbs, retains, and reuses rainwater instead of draining it away.
  • China implemented sponge city guidelines in 2014, aiming for 80% urban coverage by 2030.

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