Online Lecture by Herbert Dreiseitl, Sponge Cities & Villages

Water and soil are the basis of our life. Their protection is of central importance. Climate change, pollution, and diverse usage requirements increase the pressure on water and soil. That is why the state government is tackling these challenges with the future strategy for water and soil. The opinion of the public is important to us.

If our towns and villages act like sponges, i.e. if they can absorb water, then that helps both in heavy rain and in dry seasons. Both are becoming more common as a result of climate change and mean that we have to adapt. At the same time, there is great competition for space in the city – and in the countryside, too, the land is being sealed. So what actions can be taken in settlements?

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