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Comments and recommendations on Sponge City - China's solutions to prevent flooding risks
Chen Zeng1, Emmanuel Mensah Aboagye1, Huijun Li1
1School of Law, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan, 430275, Hubei, China.
Heliyon
|January 23, 2023
Summary
China's Sponge City program, designed to combat flooding, remains insufficient despite significant investment. Flooding persists, causing deaths and economic losses, highlighting the need for national legislation and updated guidelines for effective flood risk management.
Area of Science:
- Urban planning and environmental science
- Public health and disaster management
Background:
- Flooding poses a significant global risk, with China heavily affected.
- China initiated the Sponge City program in 2015 to mitigate flood risks.
- Recent years have seen persistent flooding in China, impacting public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the implementation and human health impacts of China's Sponge City program.
- Explore potential improvements for the Sponge City program in China.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Interpretive Document Approach.
- Conducted an inclusive review of the Sponge City program and its health implications.
Main Results:
- The Sponge City program has been insufficient in preventing flood risks over the past eight years.
- Widespread flooding has resulted in substantial loss of life and economic damage.
- Limited local legislation and a lack of national priority hinder effective implementation and capacity.
Conclusions:
- National legislation and updated technological guidelines are crucial for the Sponge City program.
- Local implementation must align with specific geographic environments for optimal flood control.
Keywords:
BMP, Best Management PracticesCNKI, China National Knowledge InfrastructureChinaFlooding risk preventionGI, Green InfrastructureHuman healthIDA, Interpretive Document ApproachLID, Low Impact DevelopmentSCP, Sponge City ProgramSUDS, Sustainable Urban Drainage SystemsSponge cityWSUD, Water-sensitive Urban DesignWoS, Web of Science Database
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