In this fascinating article, first published in Liberation School, environmentalist and author Tina Landis explains the concept of sponge cities: what they are, why they are needed, and China’s leading role in developing them.

Water management that prizes lakes and greenery over concrete makes for less flood-prone cities — and prettier ones, too.

Nature-based approaches to enhancing the absorbency of urban environments are being used to address the linked issues of climate change, flooding, sanitation and health. Fid Thompson reports.

Climate Adaptation-Sponge City