What if pavements helped prevent urban flooding?In Spain’s Valencia region, an unexpected solution is being tested to tackle urban flood risks: permeable ceramic paving.By rethinking how ceramic tiles are laid — on their sides, with gaps that let water infiltrate the ground — this innovation absorbs heavy rainfall instead of overwhelming drainage systems. Tests show absorption rates of up to 10,000 litres per m² per hour.Developed with EU support, the project combines climate adaptation with new opportunities for the local ceramic industry — and offers a practical solution cities can actually deploy.Sometimes, climate resilience starts under our feet.#ClimateAdaptation #CohesionPolicy #Urbanflooding