Vellinge reinvents flood protection with nature-based innovation

Vellinge reinvents flood protection with nature-based innovation Nature meets engineering in Vellinge’s innovative flood defence, setting a new standard for sustainable coastal protection, Anders Purcell, Project Manager at Vellinge Municipality explains. As coastal communities across Europe face increasing threats from rising sea levels and extreme weather, the municipality of Vellinge in southern Sweden is leading the way with a groundbreaking flood protection initiative. At the centre of this effort is the European Union (EU)-funded LIFECAPEable project, which aims to transform the traditional concept of a dike into a nature-based, sustainable solution that not only protects people and property but also enhances the local environment.