The Water Cycle and Climate Change (4th Edition)
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Climatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 12 June 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editor
Interests: climate change; compound meteohydrological extremes; heat waves; droughts; model simulations
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is the fourth volume in a continuing series of publications dedicated to “The Water Cycle and Climate Change” (1st Edition; 2nd Edition; 3rd Edition).
How does a warming climate reshape global and regional water resources, and what are the implications for ecosystem security? This Special Issue of Atmosphere aims to advance our understanding of the complex interactions between climate change and the water cycle and to promote effective practices for sustainable water resource management.
A warmer climate intensifies the hydrological water cycle, leading to significant changes in precipitation, evapotranspiration, streamflow, and water storage. These shifts can exacerbate extreme conditions such as droughts and floods, with profound implications for water resource management and food security. Despite growing research, the mechanisms and impacts of climate warming on hydroclimatic extreme events, particularly compound weather and climate extremes, remain insufficiently understood.
This Special Issue provides a platform for interdisciplinary research on the water cycle and its response to climate change. We invite contributions from hydrology, climatology, environmental science, socioeconomics, and related fields. Original research articles, case studies, and methodological papers are welcome, focusing on (but not limited to) the following topics:
(1) Climate change contributions to the water cycle: Studies that quantify and analyze the effects of climate change on various components of the water cycle.
(2) Impacts of climate change on hydroclimatic extremes: Research on how climate change influences the frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme hydroclimatic events.
(3) Identification and mechanisms of compound extreme hydroclimatic events: Investigations into the causes and dynamics of compound events that combine multiple drivers and/or hazards.
(4) Model simulations of hydroclimatic extreme events: Development and application of advanced modeling techniques to predict future scenarios and assess potential impacts.
(5) Historical assessments and future projections of hydrometeorological extremes: Analyses of past events and projections of future trends to inform adaptation and mitigation strategies.
(6) Socioeconomic impacts of extreme hydrometeorological events under water cycle anomalies: Studies that explore the broader implications of water cycle anomalies on society and the economy.
We particularly encourage submissions that present innovative approaches or technologies to address these challenges. By bringing together the latest research, this Special Issue seeks to contribute significantly to the global effort to mitigate the impacts of climate change on water resources and society.
Dr. Yuqing Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate change
- hydrometeorological extremes
- compound weather and climate extremes
- model simulations
- drought and flood
- spatiotemporal patterns
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