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Resettlement Resilience: Addressing Water Footprint, Climate Change, and Environmental Sustainability

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water and Climate Change".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 6780

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Amit Kumar

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School of Hydrology and Water Resources (Eco-hydrology Group), Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Ningliu Road No. 219, Nanjing 210044, China
Interests: microplastics; GHG emissions; water quality; water resources; environmental sustainability; forestry; carbon neutrality; biogeochemical cycling
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Dr. Marina Cabral Pinto

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Department of Geosciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Interests: soils; water; exposure and health
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Dr. Rituraj Shukla

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School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 Guelph, Canada
Interests: hydrological modelling; water resources development and management; climate change and impacts; ecological health; contaminations; water quality modelling; eco-hydrology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Resettlement due to climate change impacts poses significant challenges to communities worldwide, often exacerbating existing environmental vulnerabilities and disrupting livelihoods. Water resources play a central role in these challenges, influencing both the causes and consequences of climate-induced displacement. This Special Issue aims to explore the intersecting dynamics of water footprints, climate change, resettlement, and environmental sustainability, with a focus on understanding and addressing the complexities of resettlement processes in the context of changing hydrological conditions. This Special Issue will provide a platform for multidisciplinary research and dialogue, encompassing topics such as hydrology, climate science, social resilience, environmental justice, policy studies, and community-based adaptation. It will examine the interactions between water resources, climate change-induced displacement, resettlement practices, and strategies for enhancing environmental sustainability and resilience in resettled communities.

This Special Issue will contribute to advancing knowledge, fostering dialogue, and promoting action on the complex challenges of climate-induced resettlement, water sustainability, and environmental resilience. By examining the interconnected dynamics of water footprints, climate change, resettlement, and environmental sustainability, this collection of articles seeks to inform policy, practice, and research agendas aimed at building resilient and sustainable communities in the face of a changing climate. We invite contributions from researchers, scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and activists working at the intersection of water resources, climate change, resettlement, and environmental sustainability. Submissions may include original research articles, review papers, case studies, policy analyses, and perspectives that offer insights, innovations, and solutions for addressing the themes outlined above.

Themes to Explore

Water footprints and climate change: Assess the impacts of climate change on water availability, quality, and distribution patterns, as well as their implications for human displacement and resettlement.

Investigate methodologies for quantifying and mitigating the water footprints of climate-induced resettlement processes, considering factors such as land-use change, infrastructure development, and water management practices.

Resettlement dynamics: Examine the socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental drivers as well as impacts of climate-induced displacement and resettlement. Analyze the effectiveness of existing resettlement policies, practices, and governance mechanisms in addressing water-related challenges and promoting environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environmental justice and equity: Explore the distributional impacts of climate-induced displacement and resettlement on vulnerable populations, including marginalized communities, indigenous peoples, and women. Investigate strategies for promoting environmental justice, equity, and inclusion in resettlement planning, decision-making, and implementation processes.

Community-based adaptation: Highlight community-led initiatives and innovations for building resilience to climate change-induced displacement, with a focus on water resource management, livelihood diversification, and sustainable development. Identify the best practices and lessons learned from successful community-based adaptation projects that integrate water sustainability, climate resilience, and social empowerment.

Dr. Amit Kumar
Dr. Marina Cabral Pinto
Dr. Rituraj Shukla
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Keywords

  • resettlement resilience
  • freshwater bodies
  • water footprint
  • climate change
  • environmental sustainability
  • sustainable development goals
  • water security
  • adaptation and mitigation
  • policy framework
  • ecological services

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Migration as an Adaptation Measure to Achieve Resilient Lifestyle in the Face of Climate-Induced Drought: Insight from the Thar Desert in Pakistan
by Amir Hamza, Guoqing Shi and Babul Hossain
Water 2024, 16(18), 2692; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16182692 - 22 Sep 2024
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A significant number of people, either seasonally or permanently, migrate from the Thar Desert in Pakistan each year due to droughts caused by climate change. This study aims to investigate the determinants and consequences of these migration decisions, examine the effectiveness of migration [...] Read more.
A significant number of people, either seasonally or permanently, migrate from the Thar Desert in Pakistan each year due to droughts caused by climate change. This study aims to investigate the determinants and consequences of these migration decisions, examine the effectiveness of migration as a climate adaptation strategy, and identify challenges in adapting to these changes. Data were gathered from 400 migrated households in the Mithi sub-district. A mixed-method approach was used, combining qualitative and quantitative methods. The findings revealed that threats to the standard of living, including lack of food and clean drinking water, unemployment, and limited educational and medical opportunities, were the primary reasons for permanent and temporary migration from ancestral locations. Migration significantly impacted the origin and destination regions, with positive or negative effects. Specifically, migrants identified various consequences for both the origin and destination communities, including population decline (63%), changes in age structure, increased demand for housing, economic fluctuations (73%), alterations in healthcare services, and increased psychological stress (77%). The study also revealed that individuals who migrated from the Thar Desert experienced improved conditions compared to their previous location, such as diversification of income sources, increased job stability, access to clean water and food, reduced health risks, and overall improvements in their living conditions. However, the destination communities faced significant challenges due to widespread resource depletion and environmental deterioration. Migrants encountered barriers to developing resilient livelihoods in destination areas, including lack of proper knowledge and information, institutional and government issues, environmental and technological challenges, and social and cultural issues. The study highlights the urgent need for comprehensive policies and sustainable solutions to address the root causes of migration and support the resilience of vulnerable populations. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Resettlement Resilience: Addressing Water Footprint, Climate Change, and Environmental Sustainability)
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Quantifying Land Degradation in Upper Catchment of Narmada River in Central India: Evaluation Study Utilizing Landsat Imagery
by Digvesh Kumar Patel, Tarun Kumar Thakur, Anita Thakur, Amrisha Pandey, Amit Kumar, Rupesh Kumar and Fohad Mabood Husain
Water 2024, 16(17), 2440; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16172440 - 29 Aug 2024
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The escalating rates of deforestation, compounded by land degradation arising from intensified mining operations, forest fires, encroachments, and road infrastructure, among other factors, are severely disrupting the botanical and soil ecology of tropical ecosystems. This research focused on the upper Narmada River catchment [...] Read more.
The escalating rates of deforestation, compounded by land degradation arising from intensified mining operations, forest fires, encroachments, and road infrastructure, among other factors, are severely disrupting the botanical and soil ecology of tropical ecosystems. This research focused on the upper Narmada River catchment area in central India, employing geospatial methodologies to assess land use and land cover (LULC) changes. Landsat 5, 7, and 8 satellite data for 2000, 2010, and 2022 were digitally classified using the maximum likelihood algorithm within the ERDAS IMAGINE and ArcGIS platforms. LULC was delineated into five categories (i.e., water bodies, built-up land, agricultural areas, forested regions, and fallow land). A spatio-temporal analysis revealed substantial declines of approximately 156 km2 in fallow land and 148 km2 in forested areas, accounting for 3.21% of the total area, while built-up land, water bodies, and agriculture land expanded between 2000 and 2022. There was a notable negative correlation observed between the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Land Surface Temperature (LST) across all LULC categories, except water bodies. The Land Degradation Vulnerability Index indicated that fallow lands, followed by forests and agriculture areas, exhibited a high vulnerability, with 43.16% of the landscape being categorized as vulnerable over the past 22 years. This study underscores the imperative of effective ecological restoration to mitigate land degradation processes and foster resilient ecosystems. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating scientific data into policy-making frameworks to ensure the comprehensive and timely management of the Narmada River landscape. Full article
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Rejuvenation of the Springs in the Hindu Kush Himalayas Through Transdisciplinary Approaches—A Review
by Neeraj Pant, Dharmappa Hagare, Basant Maheshwari, Shive Prakash Rai, Megha Sharma, Jen Dollin, Vaibhav Bhamoriya, Nijesh Puthiyottil and Jyothi Prasad
Water 2024, 16(24), 3675; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16243675 - 20 Dec 2024
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The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, known as the “water tower of the world,” is experiencing severe water scarcity due to declining discharge of spring water across the HKH region. This decline is driven by climate change, unsustainable human activities, and rising water [...] Read more.
The Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, known as the “water tower of the world,” is experiencing severe water scarcity due to declining discharge of spring water across the HKH region. This decline is driven by climate change, unsustainable human activities, and rising water demand, leading to significant impacts on rural agriculture, urban migration, and socio-economic stability. This expansive review judiciously combines both the researchers’ experiences and a traditional literature review. This review investigates the factors behind reduced spring discharge and advocates for a transdisciplinary approach to address the issue. It stresses integrating scientific knowledge with community-based interventions, recognizing that water management involves not just technical solutions but also human values, behaviors, and political considerations. The paper explores the benefits of public–private partnerships (PPPs) and participatory approaches for large-scale spring rejuvenation. By combining the strengths of both sectors and engaging local communities, sustainable spring water management can be achieved through collaborative and inclusive strategies. It also highlights the need for capacity development and knowledge transfer, including training local hydrogeologists, mapping recharge areas, and implementing sustainable land use practices. In summary, the review offers insights and recommendations for tackling declining spring discharge in the HKH region. By promoting a transdisciplinary, community-centric approach, it aims to support policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in ensuring the sustainable management of water resources and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Full article
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