Climate Change and Water Resource Management: Building Resilience

Water resources management is increasingly challenged by climate change, with its impacts manifesting as extreme weather events, fluctuating precipitation patterns, and altered hydrological cycles. These shifts exacerbate the vulnerabilities of water systems, affecting their capacity to provide stable and safe water supplies. Emerging concerns such as unpredictable rainfall, droughts, and floods escalate the risks associated with water security, thereby impacting drinking water availability, agricultural irrigation, and environmental sanitation. This evolving scenario compels a reassessment of our water management strategies through the integration of resilience and adaptation principles.
This Research Topic aims to develop a multidisciplinary understanding of how climate change influences water resources and to identify sustainable solutions that safeguard water quality and availability amid environmental uncertainties. It seeks to enhance water management practices to ensure equitable access and optimize the use of technological advancements for effective resource monitoring and risk assessment. The goal is to build resilient water infrastructures that can withstand climate impacts and support healthy ecosystems and human communities.

Scope and information for authors with specific themes:
-Climate Impacts on Hydrological Systems
-Water Security and Climate Resilience
-Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) under Climate Stress
-Nature-Based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
-Technological Innovations for Resilient Water Management
-Policy, Governance, and Institutional Frameworks
-Community-Based Water Management and Local Knowledge
-Urban Water Resilience and Infrastructure
-Capacity Building, Education, and Public Awareness
-Monitoring, Modeling, and Scenario Planning

This Research Topic welcomes contributions from diverse fields such as hydrology, climate science, environmental policy, and social sciences to forge comprehensive solutions and strategies for enhancing water security and resilience in the face of growing climate variability.