This paper examines seven cities across the world with different urban profiles – from the densely packed Mumbai to Auckland, which is known for its generous public parklands. Each city was given a sponginess rating based on three major factors.
This article aims to provide a thorough assessment of water quality and quantity incorporating the estimation of future patterns as a result of climate change from economic, environmental and social perspectives.
Undervaluing the protections natural ecosystems provide against flooding has detrimental impacts for society, particularly given the increase in flood hazard in the context of climate and land-use changes.
Recently published research conducted by Bangor University and Forest Research reviews the knowledge on roles of forested lands for natural flood management in the UK.
