Advances in Sustainable Water Resources Management and Water–Energy Nexus

Dear Colleagues,

Water scarcity and growing energy demands are two increasingly interconnected challenges that threaten the progress of sustainable development worldwide. This Special Issue focuses on the critical intersection of sustainable water resources management and the water–energy nexus, with the aim of advancing integrated approaches to resource security in the face of mounting climatic and anthropogenic pressures.

This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research that quantifies models and optimizes the synergies and trade-offs between water and energy systems, moving beyond sectoral silos toward holistic management frameworks. Contributions include, but are not limited to, quantitative analysis of the water–energy nexus during droughts; conjunctive management of surface water and groundwater through a nexus lens; development of novel water–energy nexus models; nexus-guided water resources allocation and management; resource optimization and multi-sectoral coordination using reinforcement learning; and resilient regulation of coupled water–energy systems under drought conditions.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for innovative methodologies and actionable insights, ultimately contributing to more coordinated, efficient, and resilient management strategies for interconnected water and energy resources.

Dr. Ya'nan Jiang
Dr. Xiongpeng Tang
Dr. Chongxu Zhao
Dr. He Li
Guest Editors

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