Water and Society: Challenges for Freshwater Quality Under a Climate Change Scenario
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Quality and Contamination".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 12 November 2025 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquatic microbial ecology; cyanobacterial blooms; environmental education; science communication; citizen science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore diverse perspectives regarding the challenges of obtaining high-quality freshwater under a climate change scenario, particularly considering global warming and the increasingly extending drought periods. Reduced water levels in both surface and groundwater systems increase their vulnerability, hindering not only water quality but all ecological dynamics. An intensification of the occurrence of nuisance episodes is also expected, with serious impacts for local communities. Therefore, the monitoring and maintenance of freshwater quality are critical, and these need to be tackled from every possible perspective. From science and technology research to education and public participation, an increase in knowledge and awareness on the impacts of climate change over freshwater ecosystems, in particular, is the basis of tackling water quality challenges. This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research articles or reviews regarding freshwater quality, including aspects related to hydrochemistry, biology, ecology, toxicity, engineering, and monitoring approaches, as well as citizen science and environmental education.
Dr. Daniela R. De Figueiredo
Dr. Patrícia S. M. Santos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate change
- freshwater ecosystems
- water quality
- societal challenges
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