SpongeScapes

OBJECTIVE
SpongeScapes strengthens climate resilience by enhancing the natural sponge function of soils, groundwater, and surface water. By consolidating scientific knowledge and demonstrating practical solutions across 140 cases, the project co-designs and upscales sponge strategies with stakeholders, enabling locally adapted, effective responses to hydrological extremes under current and future climate scenarios.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
SpongeScapes has launched 14 pilot cases across diverse European landscapes to test sponge solutions and assess their impact on climate resilience. Additionally, two SpongeLab platforms are being established in the Aa en Maas catchment (Netherlands) and the Lèze catchment (France). These will serve as collaborative hubs for local knowledge holders, land users, and public and private stakeholders. The project has also launched a capacity-building programme, with initial webinars and resources already accessible on its
website to foster broader knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement.

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