Water Resources and Green Growth

Dear Colleagues,

A significant proportion of the world population faces fresh water shortages to various degrees. It has become a pressing issue around the globe to utilize water resources in a sustainable manner to achieve green growth of the economy and society. As one of the most fundamental and indispensable resources on this planet, water plays an important role in the provision of various products and services to human society. In fact, human needs can be satisfied without sacrificing the long-term availability of water resources, as long as water is utilized efficiently and managed responsibly. This Special Issue aims to address these challenges from a host of angles surrounding water resources and the environment. We welcome theoretical and applied contributions to the general theme of water resources and green growth. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources
• Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making
• Coupled Socio-Economic and Biophysical Modeling
• Low-Carbon Economy Development
• Resources and Environmental Green Development
• Risk Management of Water-Related Disasters
• Smart Water Services
• Trade and Environmental Issues
• Water Rights Management

Prof. Dr. Huimin Wang
Prof. Dr. Keith W. Hipel
Prof. Dr. Liping Fang
Prof. Dr. Kevin W. Li
Guest Editors

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