噩耗传来，北京大学教授俞孔坚坠机遇难，他曾提出“海绵城市”概念

Core Points - Renowned Chinese landscape architect Yu Kongjian tragically died in a plane crash in Brazil on September 23, 2023, at the age of 62 [1][3] - The crash occurred in the Pantanal region of Mato Grosso, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including Yu Kongjian, who was in Brazil to attend the 2025 International Architecture and Urban Planning Conference [3][5] - Yu was known for his innovative "sponge city" concept, which aims to manage urban water through natural means, and he emphasized Brazil's potential in environmental sustainability [5][10] Background Information - Yu Kongjian was born in 1963 in Jinhua, Zhejiang, and held degrees from Beijing Forestry University and Harvard University [7] - He founded the School of Architecture and Landscape Design at Peking University and was a prominent figure in landscape architecture, receiving numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to the field [9] - His "sponge city" concept was adopted as a national policy in China in 2013, promoting green infrastructure to mitigate flooding [10] Recent Achievements - In 2025, Yu was recognized as one of the "Global Sustainability Leaders" by Forbes, being the only Chinese scholar on the list [10] - He received multiple accolades for his work, including the Oberlander Prize in 2023, which honors exceptional talent and contributions to urban and environmental design [9][10]