Effect of Climate Change on Water Availability in Arid and Semi-arid Regions

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change has significant and complex effects on water availability in arid and semi-arid regions, which are already characterized by low and variable precipitation. In these regions, particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, there are numerous water-related issues that need to be addressed:

1. Changes in precipitation
2. Hydrological cycle alterations
3. Groundwater depletion and degradation
4. Seawater intrusion in coastal areas
5. Increased water demand

This Special Issue welcomes research articles and critical reviews advancing the knowledge on the negative effects of climate change on water resources in regions already affected by water scarcity and drought. Moreover, we encourage research articles focusing on water scarcity and drought mitigation practices, sustainable water usage and management, alternative water resources applications, and frameworks for water conservation and adaptation, among other.

Dr. Ioannis Zarikos
Guest Editor

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• alternative water resources
• hydrogeology
• climatic simulations
• environmental sensors
• water management
• integrated water resources management