Water Resources Allocation, Planning, and Regulation for Sustainable Management
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 January 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue “Water Resources Allocation, Planning, and Regulation for Sustainable Management” aims to bring together innovative research, methodologies, and practical experiences that contribute to the equitable and efficient management of water resources. As water scarcity and climate change increasingly challenge societies worldwide, there is a growing need for integrated approaches that ensure the sustainable use and protection of water across competing sectors and ecosystems.
This Special Issue invites contributions that address the complexities of water allocation and planning under conditions of uncertainty, rising demand, and environmental stress. It encourages interdisciplinary perspectives that combine hydrology, policy, economics, engineering, and governance to support decision-making processes at local, regional, and transboundary levels.
This Special Issue seeks to promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to foster sustainable water resource management worldwide.
We welcome original research articles, case studies, reviews, and methodological advances on topics including (but not limited to) the following:
- Water allocation models and optimization techniques;
- Planning strategies for multi-sectoral water use;
- Legal and institutional frameworks for water regulation;
- Participatory governance and stakeholder engagement in water management;
- Economic instruments and incentives for sustainable water use;
- Adaptation of water management practises to climate change;
- Water–energy–food–ecosystem nexus approaches;
- Monitoring tools and data systems for planning and regulation;
- Evaluation of policy impacts on water sustainability.
Dr. Carina Almeida
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water resources management
- water allocation
- planning and regulation
- climate change adaptation
- integrated approaches
- water governance
- sustainability
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