Hydrological Insights for Sustainable Ecosystem Management Under Climate Change

Dear Colleagues,

We invite submissions to our Special Issue titled "Hydrological Insights for Sustainable Ecosystem Management under Climate Change." This Special Issue will focus on understanding and applying hydrological processes to enhance ecosystem resilience and sustainability in the face of climate change. Its scope includes topics such as climate-induced hydrological variability, hydrological–ecological feedback mechanisms, sustainable water resource management strategies, advancements in hydrological modeling, and applied case studies from various global ecosystems. The purpose of this Special Issue is to integrate hydrological science with ecosystem management, providing actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, we will develop innovative solutions that address the complexities of ecosystem sustainability under changing climatic conditions. This Special Issue will fill critical gaps in the existing literature by connecting hydrological changes with ecosystem management practices, offering new frameworks for sustainable development. Our contributions will directly support sustainability goals, particularly in promoting resilient ecosystems, enhancing the science–policy interface, and advancing the operationalization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to water, climate, and land.

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

• Climate-induced shifts in precipitation patterns;
• Impact of evapotranspiration changes on ecosystems;
• Alterations in groundwater recharge and streamflow dynamics;
• Hydrological impacts on vegetation and soil moisture dynamics;
• Nutrient cycling under changing hydrological conditions;
• Adaptive water management practices for ecosystem sustainability;
• Community-based water governance models;
• Technological interventions in water resource management;
• Advancements in hydrological modeling for climate impact assessment;
• Case studies on watershed management and urban water sustainability;
• Policy frameworks for integrating hydrological and ecological management.

Dr. Gowhar Meraj
Dr. Shruti Kanga
Dr. Pankaj Kumar
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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