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Hydrological Insights for Sustainable Ecosystem Management Under Climate Change

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Water Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 3141

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Gowhar Meraj

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Department of Ecosystem Studies, The University of Tokyo, Yayoi Campus, 1 Chome-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0032, Japan
Interests: alpine hydrology; ecosystem services; sediment yield assessment research
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Dr. Shruti Kanga

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Department of Geography, School of Environment and Earth Sciences, Central University, Bathinda 151401, India
Interests: geographic information system; fire; land use; vegetation; risk assessment; fire ecology; natural resource management; land-use management; satellite image analysis; satellite image processing; land use modelling; land degradation; desertification; geoinformation; geographical analysis
Dr. Pankaj Kumar

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Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, 2108-11 Kamiyamaguchi, Hayama, Kanagawa, Japan
Interests: groundwater; water quality; water treatment; water analysis; surface water; wastewater treatment; rivers; water chemistry; environmental geology; hydrogeology; geochemistry; hydrochemistry; hydrogeochemistry; environment; groundwater modeling; environmental impact assessment; groundwater quality; water resources management; water sampling; contaminant transport; hydrology; geochemical modeling; environmental geochemistry; arsenic geochemistry; water quality monitoring; greenhouse gases; contaminant transport; climate change; water quality analysis; water quality assessment; environmental analysis; hydrological modeling; water resources; hydraulics; arsenic; PHREEQC; aquatic chemistry; multivariate statistical analysis; hierarchical cluster analysis; principal component analysis; climate change and water; climate change adaptation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite submissions to our Special Issue titled "Hydrological Insights for Sustainable Ecosystem Management under Climate Change." This Special Issue will focus on understanding and applying hydrological processes to enhance ecosystem resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change. Its scope includes topics such as climate-induced hydrological variability, hydrological–ecological feedback mechanisms, sustainable water resource management strategies, advancements in hydrological modeling, and applied case studies from various global ecosystems. The purpose of this Special Issue is to integrate hydrological science with ecosystem management, providing actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, we will develop innovative solutions that address the complexities of ecosystem sustainability under changing climatic conditions. This Special Issue will fill critical gaps in the existing literature by connecting hydrological changes with ecosystem management practices, offering new frameworks for sustainable development. Our contributions will directly support sustainability goals, particularly in promoting resilient ecosystems, enhancing the science–policy interface, and advancing the operationalization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water, climate, and land.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns;
  • Impact of evapotranspiration changes on ecosystems;
  • Alterations in groundwater recharge and streamflow dynamics;
  • Hydrological impacts on vegetation and soil moisture dynamics;
  • Nutrient cycling under changing hydrological conditions;
  • Adaptive water management practices for ecosystem sustainability;
  • Community-based water governance models;
  • Technological interventions in water resource management;
  • Advancements in hydrological modeling for climate impact assessment;
  • Case studies on watershed management and urban water sustainability;
  • Policy frameworks for integrating hydrological and ecological management.

Dr. Gowhar Meraj
Dr. Shruti Kanga
Dr. Pankaj Kumar
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • climate change
  • hydrological cycles
  • ecosystem resilience
  • sustainable water management
  • hydrological modeling
  • ecological feedback mechanisms
  • water resource management
  • ecosystem services
  • environmental sustainability
  • climate adaptation strategies

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Urban Green Infrastructure Planning in Jaipur, India: A GIS-Based Suitability Model for Semi-Arid Cities
by Ritu Nathawat, Saurabh Kumar Gupta, Shruti Kanga, Suraj Kumar Singh, Shamik Chakraborty, Asif Marazi, Bhartendu Sajan, Mohamed Yehia Abouleish, Gowhar Meraj, Tarig Ali and Pankaj Kumar
Sustainability 2025, 17(6), 2420; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17062420 - 10 Mar 2025
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Urbanization in Jaipur, India, has led to a 42% decline in green cover over the past two decades, exacerbating urban heat, air pollution, groundwater depletion, and reduced livability. Green Infrastructure (GI) offers a sustainable solution, but effective implementation requires robust, data-driven strategies. This [...] Read more.
Urbanization in Jaipur, India, has led to a 42% decline in green cover over the past two decades, exacerbating urban heat, air pollution, groundwater depletion, and reduced livability. Green Infrastructure (GI) offers a sustainable solution, but effective implementation requires robust, data-driven strategies. This study employs geospatial technologies—GIS, remote sensing, and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)—to develop a suitability model for Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) planning. Using an entropy-based weighting approach, the model integrates environmental factors, including the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), which fell by 18% between 2000 and 2020; Land Surface Temperature (LST), which increased by 1.8 °C; soil moisture; precipitation; slope; and land use/land cover (LULC). Proximity to water bodies was found to be a critical determinant of suitability, whereas land surface temperature and soil moisture played significant roles in determining UGI feasibility. The results were validated using NDVI trends and comparative analysis with prior studies so as to ensure accuracy and robustness. The suitability analysis reveals that 35% of Jaipur’s urban area, particularly peri-urban regions and river corridors, is highly suitable for UGI interventions, thereby presenting significant opportunities for urban cooling, flood mitigation, and enhanced ecosystem services. These findings align with India’s National Urban Policy Framework (2018) and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11, supporting climate resilience and sustainable urban development. This geospatial approach provides a scalable methodology for integrating green spaces into urban planning frameworks across rapidly urbanizing cities. Full article
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Analyzing Land Use/Land Cover Dynamics in Mountain Tourism Areas: A Case Study of the Core and Buffer Zones of Sagarmatha and Khaptad National Parks, Nepal
by Ankita Gupta
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10670; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310670 - 5 Dec 2024
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Monitoring land use/land cover (LULC) dynamics facilitates effective management and mitigation measures by providing timely and accurate information on the landscape. This study investigates LULC dynamics in Sagarmatha National Park (SNP), one of the most popular destinations for mountain tourism, and Khaptad National [...] Read more.
Monitoring land use/land cover (LULC) dynamics facilitates effective management and mitigation measures by providing timely and accurate information on the landscape. This study investigates LULC dynamics in Sagarmatha National Park (SNP), one of the most popular destinations for mountain tourism, and Khaptad National Park (KNP), which are emerging destinations, though popular among domestic tourists. A random forest classification algorithm was employed to generate LULC dynamics using Landsat data. High-resolution Planet Scope images and Google Earth images were used for accuracy assessment. Archived tourist and climatic data were analyzed to explore the impacts on LULC change. Cellular automata–artificial neural network (CA-ANN)-based LULC predictions were employed to predict future LULC. LULC dynamics of SNP revealed an increase in bare land, grassland, shrubland, glacial lakes, agriculture, and water bodies; however, snow/glacier and forest cover experienced substantial decreases of 140.25 km2 and 15.36 km2, respectively, from 1989 to 2021. In KNP, LULC dynamics showed an increasing trend in grassland, agriculture, water bodies, and bare land; however, forest and shrubland experienced a decrease of 18.63 km2 and 10.48 km2. The forest loss (19.33 km2) in the buffer zone of KNP was greater compared to the buffer zone of SNP (13.45 km2). The increment in built-up area was 0.80 km2 in SNP and 1.11 km2 in KNP, indicating escalating tourist activities and population growth. For SNP, the mean annual precipitation and temperature data from 1994 to 2023 showed decreasing and increasing patterns, respectively. However, the mean annual precipitation and temperature trends in KNP demonstrated an increasing pattern. Under the business-as-usual scenario, the estimated forest loss will be 1.61 km2 in SNP by 2032 and 23.8 km2 in KNP by 2030. A significant decline in snow/glaciers is projected for the core zone of SNP, with a loss of 22.84 km2 expected by 2032. This study provides a baseline information on LULC changes in SNP and KNP. Further, it showcases the necessity of diversified national park policies as per the requirement. Full article
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