Water: Economic, Social and Environmental Analysis
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Resources Management, Policy and Governance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 524
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water management; hydro-economic models; sustainable resource allocation; water-energy nexus; economic analysis of water systems; integrated water resources management; water policy; environmental economics; water governance
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Interests: desalination; water transfers; wastewater treatment; water economics; water scarcity; water pricing; desalination companies; water governance; water policy; water sustainability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, "Water: Economic, Social and Environmental Analysis", focuses on the theme of hydro-economic models for the sustainable management of water resources. Water is a vital resource, and its availability and efficient distribution are essential for sustainable development and human well-being. This journal Issue addresses the importance of integrating the economic dimension into water management models, recognizing that water-related decisions have both economic and environmental implications. Hydro-economic models are analytical tools that enable the evaluation of water resource management and efficient allocation, considering both economic and hydrological aspects. These models can help decision-makers understand the interactions between water and the economy and to develop strategies that promote sustainability and equity in water management. The articles in this journal issue cover recent research on the development and application of hydro-economic models, as well as case studies illustrating their application in different contexts. Topics to be explored include water demand management, the interaction between water and energy resources, the optimal allocation of water resources, market mechanisms, and economic incentives for water conservation. Collectively, this journal issue seeks to promote the understanding and advancement of hydro-economic models as tools for the sustainable management of water resources.
Dr. Joaquin Melgarejo
Prof. Dr. Francisco De Borja Montaño Sanz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- water management
- economic analysis
- social equity
- environmental sustainability
- integrated approaches
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