Water-Soil-Vegetation Interactions in Changing Climate
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 231
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interplay between water, soil, and vegetation is fundamental to ecosystem stability, hydrological cycles, and agricultural productivity. However, global environmental change is altering these interactions, thus affecting water availability, soil health, and vegetation dynamics. This Special Issue explores the complex relationships among these components under changing environmental conditions, addressing both theoretical and applied aspects. The key components of this Special Issue include the following:
- Impacts of global environmental change on soil moisture and hydrological processes;
- Vegetation responses to shifting precipitation patterns and temperature regimes;
- Soil degradation and erosion and their impacts on the carbon cycle;
- Sustainable land management strategies to enhance ecosystem resilience;
- Remote sensing and modeling approaches for monitoring changes in water–soil–vegetation systems.
This collection aims to advance our understanding of the intricate water–soil–vegetation nexus, providing critical insights into how these systems respond to global environmental change. By integrating diverse perspectives, cutting-edge research, and innovative methodologies, it seeks to inform sustainable management strategies that promote ecosystem resilience, preserve water resources, and mitigate the impacts of global environmental change.
Dr. Mingjie Shi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water–soil–vegetation nexus
- carbon and water cycles
- global environmental change
- ecosystem resilience
- sustainable management strategies
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