Climate Change, Hydrological Uncertainty and Sustainable Water Management
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Water Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 1224
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Climate change profoundly impacts the hydrological cycle, leading to more frequent and intense extreme weather events, while also increasing uncertainty in water resources management, making it essential to develop innovative strategies that enhance resilience, minimize risks, and secure water resources for the future. Addressing hydrological uncertainty—stemming from climate fluctuations, data gaps, and model limitations—is crucial in terms of formulating adaptive water management policies and infrastructure solutions.
This Special Issue seeks to deepen scientific knowledge of climate-driven hydrological variability and its effects on sustainable water management. It aims to highlight interdisciplinary approaches that integrate hydrological modeling, climate adaptation strategies, water governance, and policy development. By tackling these critical issues, the Special Issue contributes to global sustainability goals, particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
The Special Issue welcomes original research and review articles on a broad range of topics, including:
- Hydrological Uncertainty and Climate Change: Examining climate change’s influence on water resources, enhancing predictive models, and incorporating AI-based forecasting techniques.
- Sustainable Water Management and Adaptation Strategies: Investigating nature-based solutions, urban water conservation methods, and integrated water resources management to support long-term sustainability.
- Hydrological Modeling: Utilizing new and emerging technologies and decision-support tools to strengthen climate-resilient water governance.
- Water Policy, Governance, and Societal Impacts: Assessing policy frameworks, transboundary water management, and community-driven solutions for fair water distribution.
By bringing together contributions from researchers, policymakers, and practitioners, this Special Issue seeks to promote innovative approaches that enhance climate resilience in water management. We invite submissions that offer fresh perspectives on hydrological processes, uncertainty analysis, and adaptive governance strategies to effectively address the water-related challenges of climate change.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Ghazi Ali Al-Rawas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate change
- hydrological uncertainty
- water resources management
- extreme events
- resilience
- hydrological modeling
- water governance
- sustainable water management
- integrated water resources management
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