Climate Change and Its Impacts in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: Past, Present and Future

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue on “Climate Change and Its Impacts in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions: Past, Present and Future”, focusing on the major challenges and opportunities arising from climate change in these vulnerable ecosystems of dry regions. As arid and semi-arid regions, which cover nearly 40% of the Earth's land surface, are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events, this Special Issue seeks to explore the scientific, social, and policy dimensions of these changes. Contributions from a variety of disciplines that address the following key themes will be invited:

1. Climate variability and extreme weather events;
2. Impact of climate change on hydrology and water balance in arid regions;
3. Water scarcity and management;
4. Agricultural adaptation and food security;
5. Land degradation and biodiversity loss;
6. Arid cities;
7. Human health and livelihoods;
8. Climate policy and governance;
9. Technological innovations and sustainable solutions;
10. Social dimensions and community resilience.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of the impacts of climate change on arid and semi-arid regions, as well as innovative approaches to adaptation and sustainable development. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for sharing knowledge and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to address the urgent challenges posed by climate change in these regions.

Dr. Mohamed A. M. Abd Elbasit
Prof. Dr. Jasper Knight
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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