SpongeWorks aims to address floods, droughts and biodiversity decline by advancing new approaches for enhancing the water retention capacity of landscapes in Europe.
Christian Albert
SpongeWorks Coordinator, Leibniz University Hannover
SpongeWorks is an EU-funded project tackling the growing risks of floods and droughts intensified by climate change. By testing and scaling Sponge Measures, the project strengthens soil, groundwater, and surface water systems to improve water retention and resilience. Working with local stakeholders, SpongeWorks develops landscape-level strategies that enhance water resilience and deliver wide-ranging environmental and social benefits.
SpongeWorks in numbers
SpongeWorks in the News
Watch a special TV report on by FRANCE24 on SpongeWorks and its implementation in the Lèze valley.