ambientelegal: Managing Floods in Brazil, 'Sponge Cities' Founder Advocates Against Dams
Extreme weather events with prolonged periods of heavy rainfall and flooding, such as those experienced in Rio Grande do Sul in recent weeks, are expected to become increasingly common and intense, according to scientists.
But what can cities do to prevent or mitigate such tragedies?
For the creator of the concept of sponge cities, Chinese architect Kongjian Yu, the answer lies in ceasing to "fight against water" and investing in lasting, nature-based solutions.
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