The latest edition of the Stormwater Romania Newsletter explores international examples that highlight the shift in stormwater management from rapid drainage towards retention, infiltration, blue-green infrastructure and integrated solutions at both city and catchment levels.
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A key highlight of this edition is Stormwater Europe 2026, where discussions covered nature-based solutions, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), combined sewer overflow management, real-time control technologies, financing and community engagement.
Other highlights of this edition:
- Liverpool: a £30 million investment in rain gardens and green roofs to create a more sponge-like city.
- Cologne: nature-based solutions and GIS analysis for integrated flood risk management at catchment level.
- Kensington & Chelsea: practical implementation of England's National SuDS Standards.
- Ottawa: research highlighting how the location of rain gardens may matter more than their total surface area.
- Malaysia: updating its national stormwater management manual to incorporate nature-based solutions, digital technologies and data-driven planning.
The newsletter also features new resources and examples of international best practice, from Philadelphia and Seattle to Hong Kong.
