Rainfall Variability, Drought, and Land Degradation
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Water".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 104
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rainfall; drought; soil; land degradation; statistical analysis; trends
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water scarcity is a growing concern in many regions of the world, driven by increasing climate variability and shifts in rainfall patterns. Irregular rainfall and prolonged droughts are placing immense pressure on water resources, impacting agriculture, ecosystems, and human livelihoods. In arid and semi-arid regions, where water availability is already limited, these changes accelerate land degradation, leading to soil erosion, declining agricultural productivity, and desertification.
This Special Issue of Water focuses on the critical links between rainfall variability, drought, and land degradation. We invite studies that explore:
- Rainfall trends and hydrological changes: How shifting precipitation patterns influence water availability, runoff, and groundwater recharge.
- Drought severity and impacts: Assessing the frequency, duration, and intensity of droughts and their effects on soil moisture, vegetation, and river flows.
- Land degradation under changing climate conditions: Examining how water scarcity contributes to desertification, loss of arable land, and ecosystem decline.
- Remote sensing and modelling approaches: Utilizing Earth observation data and predictive models to monitor rainfall variability and its effects on landscapes.
- Sustainable water and land management strategies: Addressing challenges in mitigating drought impacts and promoting resilience in vulnerable regions.
This Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of the intricate relationship between water availability and land sustainability. By fostering interdisciplinary research, we hope to highlight solutions that enhance water resource management and reduce the risks associated with drought and land degradation. We encourage contributions from hydrology, climate science, soil science, remote sensing, and environmental policy to provide a comprehensive perspective on this urgent issue.
Dr. Moncef Bouaziz
Dr. Harris Vangelis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rainfall
- soil
- land degradation
- variabiltity
- drought
- modeling
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