Work packages

We will conduct a comprehensive literature review to create a standard reference catalogue for securing and enhancing sponge functions in adaptation to climate change. This catalogue will integrate social, economic, technical, and ecological effects and serve as a widely used resource across Europe and beyond.

WP Lead: UJEP

We will build a knowledge base on existing approaches for enhancing sponge functions, highlighting reasons for success or failure. The goal is to enable regions and communities to replicate effective transformative solutions. Also, to facilitate networking with other projects and identify suitable past restoration projects as pilot sites for monitoring long-term success.

WP Lead: UTARTU

We will focus on implementing, testing, refining, and adjusting best practices and innovative solutions through EU-wide case studies. The goal is to enhance climate resilience to extreme events and enable upscaling from local to EU levels.

WP Lead: CIREF

We will synthesise and scale up findings from WPs 1-3. Working with stakeholders, we will develop a roadmap with practical tools to empower stakeholders, drive transformative change, and integrate sponge solutions into regional, national and European climate adaptation processes to achieve EU Green Deal targets.

WP Lead: WI-EA

We will work on connecting communities, sharing project results, and compiling online resources for climate change adaptation. The goal is to facilitate access and combine a library of tools for restoration and share research findings on soil, water, and groundwater interconnection for replication across Europe.

WP Lead: PENSOFT

We are coordinating the project, managing communication with partners and the EU Commission, establishing an Advisory Board, and overseeing day-to-day operational management, including research data management.

WP Lead: UFZ