Marcela Guerrero Casas, Mikhail Manuel and Shabari Shaily-Gerber
March 3, 2026
China Is Creating ‘Sponge’ Cities To Protect Against Flooding
Hundreds of world cities could face a 50cm rise in sea levels by 2050. Now, over 30 areas in China have signed up to become 'sponge' cities. Here's how it works.
Forum Stories newsletter
Bringing you weekly curated insights and analysis on the global issues that matter.
More on Built Environment and InfrastructureSee all
More on Built Environment and Infrastructure
See all
