Published January 10, 2025
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SpongeScapes: understanding the role of nature-based solutions in improving sponge functioning of landscapes – the case of regenerative agriculture
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UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
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Middlesex University
- 3. Centro de Investigación en Ecosistemas de la Patagonia
Description
This conference paper presents results from the Horizon Europe project SpongeScapes, which aims to improve understanding of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) that enhance the sponge functioning of landscapes for better resilience to hydrometeorological extremes. Focusing on the role of regenerative agriculture, the paper analyses long-term soil moisture datasets from UK monitoring sites to assess impacts on soil water retention capacity. Trend analyses show positive effects of reduced disturbance and regenerative agricultural practices (RAPs) on soil hydrological functioning, offering insights into sustainable land management for climate adaptation.
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- UK Research and Innovation
- SpongeScapes: Evidence and Solutions for improving SPONGE Functioning at LandSCAPE Scale in European Catchments for increased Resilience of Communities against Hydrometeorological Extreme Events 10093115
- European Commission
- SpongeScapes - Evidence and Solutions for improving SPONGE Functioning at LandSCAPE Scale in European Catchments for increased Resilience of Communities against Hydrometeorological Extreme Events 101112738