SpongeScapes at the Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation Conference in Slovenia

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Brdo pri Kranju, SL - February 4-5 2025

On February 4–5, the Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation in South-Eastern Europe conference brought together experts and decision-makers at Brdo pri Kranju, Slovenia, to discuss solutions for drought and flood resilience.  

As part of the marketplace session, our partner Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) introduced the SpongeScapes project as well as the Slovenian case study, investigating how trees reduce rainwater run-off in the Gradaščica catchment in Ljubljana. 

Key discussions of the conference included:  
 

  • The growing drought challenge in the region and alarming climate projections  
  • Cooperation between countries on drought preparedness  
  • Advances in drought monitoring technologies  
  • Water resilience as central to addressing major climate risks, and the crucial role of nature-based solutions   


 Learn more about SpongeScapes Slovenian case study: https://www.spongescapes.eu/article/case-study/08-gradascica-catchment-si

Event Date
Feb 2025
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