This policy brief outlines the transition from traditional drainage systems to sponge landscapes to improve climate resilience. Sponge landscapes enhance water retention by intercepting rainfall, slowing runoff, and storing excess water. The brief provides key recommendations for improving sponge functioning through Nature-based Solutions (NbS), integrated land and water management, and stakeholder engagement. This approach aims to mitigate the impacts of floods and droughts while enhancing biodiversity and supporting sustainable land use.