Topical Collection on "Management of Land and Water Resources"
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024
Collection Editor:
Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan
Interests: hydrology and hydraulics; sediment transport; flooding; disaster mitigation; climate change; soil erosion; river ecological habitat restoration
Co-Collection Editors:
Department of Geography, Environmental Science and Planning, University of Eswatini, P/Bag 4 Kwaluseni, M201, Matsapha, Eswatini
Interests: hydrology; inundation; climate change and the environment; sediment dynamics and river morphology; soil erosion and scour
Department of Civil Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan
Interests: climate change; resilience cities; rainfall runoff model; nature-based solution
Topical Collection Information:
Dear Colleagues,
The widespread impacts of climate change, which are progressively escalating on a global scale, necessitate increased attention to the management of land and water resources. This is particularly critical in addressing the rapidly increasing challenge of land degradation, notably attributed to water-induced soil erosion. Concurrently, river ecosystems are undergoing degradation, intensifying the vulnerability to adverse flooding events. In response to these pressing issues, there arises a compelling demand for the development and implementation of sophisticated tools and strategies aimed at mitigating and adapting to such disasters.
Moreover, the multifaceted nature of these challenges underscores the imperative for international collaborations in research and resource management. By fostering cross-border cooperation and knowledge exchange, we can comprehensively address the complexities associated with river and floodplain systems and their intricate interactions. This multidisciplinary approach seeks to enhance our collective ability to proactively manage land and water resources and bolster the resilience of our communities and ecosystems in the face of escalating climate-induced perturbations.
This topical issue delves into innovative research, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative strategies aimed at the effective and sustainable management of land and water resources in a rapidly changing world.
Dr. Ching-Nuo Chen
Collection Editor
Keywords:
- Land management
- Water management
- Floods
- Erosion
- Climate change