We're delighted to share the latest Planet Possible podcast featuring our Director, Cristina Refolo, discussing the future of sustainable drainage and why we need to rethink how we talk about rainwater management.
The conversation explores how terms such as SuDS, blue-green infrastructure, sponge cities and "managing rainwater where it falls" all describe the same fundamental ambition: working with nature to slow, store, soak, harvest and make better use of rainfall. Whatever terminology we use, the goal remains the same – creating greener, healthier and more resilient places that reduce flood risk, improve water quality and deliver lasting benefits for both people and nature.
One of the key themes of the discussion is that the challenge is no longer a lack of technical solutions. Instead, we need to do a better job of communicating the value these approaches bring, engaging communities and decision-makers, and building a shared vision that inspires change. The podcast also explores why successful projects rely on collaboration just as much as technical expertise. By bringing together landscape architects, engineers, planners, local authorities and communities, we can move beyond simply managing water and instead create places that are richer, more biodiverse and better adapted to our changing climate.
We hope you enjoy the conversation and that it sparks new ideas about how we can all play a part in shaping more resilient, nature-led places.