SpongeScapes is funded under European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, Grant Agreement N° 101112738, & supported by UKRI/HM Government

Joined November 2023
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On Nov 21, 2024, SpongeScapes held its 2nd workshop in Loosbroek, Netherlands, with local stakeholders exploring future landscape visions for 2050: 1️⃣ Moderate Sponge Scenario 2️⃣ Transformative Sponge Scenario Organized by @GIH_LUHannover, @deltares, & @aaenmaas #SpongeScapes
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🌍 #SpongeScapes featured by WWF! The "Watering Resilience" report highlights traditional stone check dams on Paros 🇬🇷 as a solution to water stress in the Mediterranean. 🌊 Find the case study on p.32: lnkd.in/db6yMMvZ @WWFGreece #NatureBasedSolutions
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🧽 What are sponge measures? They help landscapes absorb, store & release water, tackling floods & droughts. 🌱🌊 Combining green (nature-based) & grey solutions, #SpongeScapes enhances climate resilience. Discover more in our series! #HorizonEU #NatureBasedSolutions
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Reflecting on a year of progress with #SpongeScapes at the General Assembly hosted by @UKCEH on 23-25 October. Field visits to Evenlode catchment, @NewForestNPA, @RealFarmED shared valuable insights on Natural Flood Management / Sponge Measures.
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📬 #SpongeScapes policy brief! 🌧️In a Dutch lowland stream, water travel time has fallen from 16.5 days in 1850 to just 9 hours today. Discover how 'sponge landscapes' can improve flood and drought resilience, soil health and biodiversity.👉spongescapes.eu/sites/defaul… #HorizonEurope
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#SpongeScapes Polish team is studying 💧water retention in the Upper Biebrza catchment. By comparing agricultural vs. more natural landscapes, they're revealing key insights for balancing flood and drought control, biodiversity & farming. 🌧️👨‍🌾 👉spongescapes.eu/article/news…
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🎉 Excited to welcome #SpongeWorks to the 'sponge' EU projects family! This new project will advance #NatureBasedSolutions in 3 river basins: Lèze (🇫🇷), Pinios (🇬🇷), and Vecht (🇳🇱🇩🇪). Co-led by @deltares & @LeibnizUni. 🌱 👉 More: lnkd.in/gNuSk-Cv #HorizonEurope
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📢 We need your input! We are launching a survey on training needs on sponge measures. 📝 ⏱️ It’s quick (3 min) and easy! Go to: forms.office.com/e/QeKFsH0pd… and select your language at the top right! 🌐
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🌞🚧 Summer maintenance on monitoring stations in Italy for #SpongeScapes! The @UniPadova team cleaned, sealed, and installed new equipment to improve data collection. These efforts aim to better understand the efficiency of rain gardens in tackling urban flooding. 🌧️🌿
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🌐 #SpongeScapes features @UniHannover. Their research is shaping sustainable landscapes in Europe. Visit: lnkd.in/e-M5Gefe #LUH #SpongeScapes #Partners
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🌐 #SpongeScapes highlights Warsaw Univ. of Life Sciences. Visit our site: urlr.me/SGZqp #WULS #SpongeScapes #Partners
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🌐 #SpongeScapes focus: University of Ljubljana's impact on sustainable landscapes. More info: urlr.me/F1s9v #UniversityofLjubjana #SpongeScapes #Partners
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🌐 Today in #SpongeScapes: Learn about @ARSOvode's role. Visit: urlr.me/F1s9v #SlovenianMinistry #SpongeScapes #Partners
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🌐 This week, we spotlight @OI_Eau's expertise in water management enhancing #SpongeScapes. More at: spongescapes.eu/ #OiEau #SpongeScapes #Partners
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🌐 #SpongeScapes Partner Series: Focus on @ETIFOR! More info: spongescapes.eu/ #ETIFOR #SpongeScapes #Partners
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