Advances in Earth Observation Technologies to Support Water-Related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, Earth Observation Technologies (EOTs) have made significant strides in water resource monitoring and management, providing critical support for achieving water-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This Topic focuses on exploring how EOTs can drive sustainable water development, covering SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Emerging technologies such as satellite remote sensing, drone monitoring, and artificial intelligence show great potential and innovative applications in water quality monitoring, water resource accessibility and allocation, flood and drought early warning, and wetland and coastal ecosystem conservation.

This Topic aims to attract research from fields including remote sensing, hydrology, environmental science, and geographic information systems, showcasing advances in EOTs for monitoring water-related disaster events, assessing water resource availability, and exploring water-related ecosystems evolution. We also encourage researchers to share innovative methods in data collection, analysis, and decision-support systems for water-related SDGs. Through this Topic, we hope to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and technological advancements that provide scientific foundations for water-related sustainable management and conservation globally.

In this Topic, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

1. Flood and drought monitoring and assessment;
2. Satellite-based water quality monitoring;
3. Water-related ecosystem protection monitoring;
4. Water resources use efficiency and sustainable management;
5. Remote sensing for water availability and distribution;
6. Assessing impacts of climate change on water resources with EOT;
7. Integration of EOT with ground-based observations for water-related SDGs;
8. Policy and governance implications of EOT in water management.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Wei Jiang
Dr. Elhadi Adam
Dr. Qingke Wen
Dr. Teodosio Lacava
Dr. Yizhu Lu
Topic Editors