Novel Modelling/Assessment Approaches in the Sustainable Management of River/Lake Ecosystems
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Water Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 561
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flood modelling and management; water resource planning; aquatic habitat modelling; environmental modelling of river basins; application of artificial intelligence methods as well as RS/GIS techniques in ecological and water resources engineering and climate change impacts
Interests: spatial analysis; environmental impact assessment; environmental analysis; environmental management; sustainable development; water resources management; water quality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue in the Sustainability journal. This Special Issue will focus on innovative approaches designed to improve the sustainable management of river and lake ecosystems, as well as interconnected river–lake systems. By addressing the challenges and limitations of traditional and conventional management strategies, this Special Issue aims to demonstrate how novel methodologies can offer more effective solutions for the long-term sustainability of these vital ecosystems.
Given the critical importance of field studies and aquatic habitat modelling in the management of river and lake ecosystems, this Special Issue will emphasize (but not be limited to) the application of cutting-edge eco-hydrological and eco-hydrodynamic models, remote sensing-based techniques, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven approaches, and individual- and population-based aquatic models. These innovative tools will be explored for their potential to enhance water quality and quantity management in freshwater ecosystems, thereby supporting more sustainable practices.
Additionally, this Special Issue will highlight the importance of field-based studies in the calibration and validation of aquatic habitat models, emphasizing how empirical data can strengthen model accuracy and reliability. By showcasing these advancements, this Special Issue aims to inspire new research and collaborative efforts to promote the resilience and sustainability of freshwater ecosystems globally.
Dr. Mahdi Sedighkia
Dr. Vassiliki Markogianni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquatic habitat modelling
- sustainable ecosystems
- rivers/lakes
- water quality assessment
- field studies
- remote sensing-based methods
- environmental flows
- application of eco-hydrological/eco-hydrodynamic models
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