Copenhagen is adapting to a warmer world with rain tunnels and 'sponge parks'

Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.

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Jun 13, 2025 - 04:06
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Copenhagen is adapting to a warmer world with rain tunnels and 'sponge parks'
Copenhagen, Denmark, is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan. Enghaveparken, pictured here, is part of that plan. The park was redesigned after a 2011 flood to be able to transform into a massive reservoir in the event of heavy rain.

Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.

(Image credit: Claire Harbage)

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