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A new report sets out the practical ways New Zealand can improve its urban resilience to flooding due to climate change. But time, rather than money, is of the essence.
The “sponge city” concept is gaining traction as a way to mitigate extreme weather, save lives and even make cities more pleasant places to live. This is important when existing urban stormwater infrastructure is often already ageing and inadequate.
Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions – but NZ has to start now
Chandra Dake, speaks to BPME about regional water security challenges, the impact of COP28 on water sustainability and nature-based solutions