Climate-Driven Droughts: Pathways to Resilience in Line with SDG13
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 796
Special Issue Editors
Interests: precipitation; extremes; climate change; drought; hydrological modeling
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: water resources; climate change impact assessment; remote sensing applications in weather and climate
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Under the background of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this particular Issue, "Climate-Driven Droughts: Pathways to Resilience in Line with SDG13", explores the growing challenges of drought under climate change and its implications for sustainable development, focusing on SDG13 (Climate Action). This Special Issue concerns the scientific and socio-economic aspects of droughts, addressing how climate variability exacerbates drought frequency and intensity across various regions. By presenting novel research, the aim of this Special Issue is to define strategies for drought mitigation, enhance adaptation, and build resilience in line with SDG13 targets.
This Issue will cover a wide range of topics, including drought monitoring, propagation, modeling, and the impact of climate change on water resources. It will also explore policy frameworks, tools, and technologies contributing to sustainable drought management. Moreover, this Issue will complement the existing literature by integrating the latest findings on climate-driven droughts and offering interdisciplinary approaches that bridge scientific research and policy development. It will contribute to sustainability by providing solutions to manage drought in a changing climate, helping communities adapt, and promoting long-term environmental resilience.
We invite contributions that advance our understanding of drought and climate change, providing actionable insights for sustainable development.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abrar Faiz
Dr. Faisal Baig
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate
- extremes
- SDG 13
- droughts
- drought propagation
- sustainability
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