Insight Session: The Sponge City Concept and Implementation Potentials in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Urban Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction

Audience: Municipal / Local Government Practitioners, Urban Planners & Technical Experts

Hazard: Hydrological

Resilience dimension: Infrastructure & Environment

Policy alignment: Sustainable Development Goals, AU Africa Urban Resilience Programme

Cross-cutting: Nature-based solutions

Source: Connective Cities Network

This resource discusses the Sponge City concept and its implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on innovative water management strategies to enhance urban resilience.

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