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Environmental Sciences
Felipe Armas Vargas, Oscar Escolero, Samuel Sandoval Solis, Luzma Fabiola Nava, Marisa Mazari Hiriart, Claudia Rojas Serna, Oliver Lopez-Corona
Summary: Advances in water resource investigation have been achieved through the implementation of mathematical models, the development of theoretical frameworks, and the evaluation of sustainability indices, which enhance the efficiency of integrated water resource management. This paper presents a numerical implementation of the Watershed Governance Prism theoretical framework in the Duero River Basin in Michoacan, Mexico, to determine the quantitative status of water governance in a watershed. The results, represented by the Axis Index, Water Governance Index, and Watershed Governance Prism Index, demonstrate the possibility of establishing and evaluating the Watershed Governance Prism Index, providing insights into the design and implementation of water governance in a watershed.
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chansheng He, L. Allan James
Summary: In recent years, advancements in hydrological research and water resources management have failed to effectively address the intensifying global water crisis. The lack of interaction between hydrological research and water resource management is identified as a key issue. Watershed science has the potential to bridge this gap and provide a new approach to addressing the current water crisis and achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
SCIENCE CHINA-EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Scott Moore
Summary: The article highlights the importance of basin-scale planning, management, and governance using the case of the Delaware River basin, emphasizing the political tensions and competition among stakeholders as key factors in the success of River Basin Management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Engineering, Civil
Paulina Genova, Yongping Wei
Summary: The overuse of water resources has resulted in significant ecological degradation in many river basins. However, there is a lack of understanding about the relationship between management decisions and socio-economic and ecological outcomes in river basins. This study developed a sociohydrological model to track the evolution of water resources and simulate the response of water resource allocation and regulations to economic and ecological outcomes.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chia-Chi Lee, Kuo-Ching Huang, Shih-Yun Kuo, Chien-Ke Cheng, Ching-Pin Tung, Tzu-Ming Liu
Summary: By studying the allocation and management of water resources through Social Impact Assessments (SIA), conflicts over water resources can be reduced and resolved. The research found that implementing water environment SIA is challenging and requires improving understanding among water environment professionals, as well as integrating SIA with Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
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Environmental Sciences
Sarpong Hammond Antwi, Suzanne Linnane, David Getty, Alec Rolston
Summary: This study examines stakeholders' perspectives on the second RBMP in Ireland, highlighting the diverse actors involved in water management and governance. The need for optimized finance, improved communication, and enhanced collaboration among stakeholders to ensure successful water services delivery and quality is emphasized. Additionally, the integration of Sustainable Development Goals into action plans and a co-benefits approach are recommended for achieving triple benefits in biodiversity, climate change initiatives, and water quality measures.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ravichandran Moorthy, Sumayya Bibi
Summary: This paper examines the collaborative and benefit-sharing approaches to managing cross-border water resources in the Kabul River Basin for sustainable development in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It explores strategies for water management related to peace, progress, development, and sustainability. Through an interpretative social science approach, the study investigates the impacts of water scarcity, hydro-politics, water diplomacy, and cross-border river management on water sustainability and management strategies. The findings highlight the importance of collective and cooperative water management based on cooperation and benefit-sharing to resolve and manage cross-border water disputes. The paper suggests establishing a combined cross-border basin authority for effective management and realization of benefits in the Kabul River Basin.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chow Hock Lim, Hui Ling Wong, Rahmah Elfithri, Fang Yenn Teo
Summary: This study conducted a systematic bibliometric analysis to identify trends, patterns, and research gaps in stakeholder engagement frameworks for integrated river basin management (IRBM). The analysis revealed that while there is abundant literature on the implementation of IRBM and the importance of stakeholder engagement, there is limited research on how to effectively engage stakeholders for water management at the river basin level. The findings highlight the need for further research to develop an effective stakeholder engagement framework for sustainable water management at the river basin level.
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Desirree Cristine Pena Vieira Leal, Anelise Nardi Huffner, Lindemberg Lima Fernandes, Manoel Jose dos Santos Sena, Katiucia do Nascimento Adam
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of land use and land cover changes on the flow regime in the Ibicul river basin. The results show that the reduction in forest coverage associated with agriculture land use leads to an increase in average monthly flows and the reference flow Q90.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Peter Debaere, Tianshu Li
Summary: The study finds that the water market reforms in the Murray-Darling Basin in Australia have led to changes in water allocation, particularly during drought periods. Technological improvements have helped increase water productivity, and there has been a shift in activity between agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
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Engineering, Civil
Peder Hjorth, Kaveh Madani
Summary: Despite the recognition of water governance as a political issue, the adoption of sustainable development principles has been slow. The paper explores historical events and failures in translating political rhetoric and scientific findings into operational changes in water management. It argues that a persistent failure to learn is a key factor behind the current dire state of water management. The paper concludes that adaptive water management (AWM), rooted in systems thinking, is a prominent framework for a radical transformation of water governance systems.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Wen, Hongmei Li, Abate Meseretchanie
Summary: This paper explores the evolution of collaborative governance in the Xiangjiang River Basin in China, focusing on water resources, water conservancy facilities, and socio-economic systems. The results indicate both synergistic and competitive relationships among subsystems, with weather changes affecting the coordination of system governance.
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Environmental Sciences
Abrar Hashmi, Aamer Iqbal Bhatti, Saira Ahmed, Muhammad Atiq Ur Rehman Tariq, Andre Savitsky
Summary: Water is vital for all living creatures, while electrical energy is crucial for societal growth. The optimal use of water and production of electrical energy are research challenges. Hydraulic energy is a widely used renewable energy resource and aligns with the UN SDG 7. This study proposes a modified model that addresses both agriculture and power generation, and it has been implemented in case studies.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Flavia Olivieri, Steven Hendrik Andreas Koop, Kees Van Leeuwen, Jan Hofman
Summary: Windhoek, Namibia, faces various challenges including water stress, urbanisation, climate change, and governance, which require the implementation of an integrated water resource management plan. The city has relied on multiple water resources, including treated wastewater, to provide water access during droughts. However, significant infrastructure investments are needed to ensure continued water security. By applying the City Blueprint Approach, Namibia can enhance its capacity to implement legislation, with a long-term focus and collaboration with experts and stakeholders.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jing Wei, Yongping Wei, Fuqiang Tian, Natalie Nott, Claire de Witt, Liying Guo, You Lu
Summary: This study analyzes the evolution of water conflict and cooperation dynamics in the Lancang-Mekong River basin from the perspectives of multiple countries. The results show a trend of cooperative sentiments towards water events in the region, with downstream countries generally showing lower cooperation sentiments, except for Vietnam.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2021)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Civil
Anik Bhaduri, Claudia Ringler, Ines Dombrowski, Rabi Mohtar, Waltina Scheumann
WATER INTERNATIONAL
(2015)
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Environmental Sciences
Sonja Heldt, Jean Carlo Rodriguez-de-Francisco, Ines Dombrowsky, Christian K. Feld, Daniel Karthe
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2017)
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Environmental Sciences
Daniel Karthe, Sonja Heldt, Annabelle Houdret, Dietrich Borchardt
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claudia Pahl-Wostl, Christian Knieper, Evelyn Lukat, Franziska Meergans, Mirja Schoderer, Nora Schuetze, Daniel Schweigatz, Ines Dombrowsky, Andrea Lenschow, Ulf Stein, Andreas Thiel, Jenny Troeltzsch, Rorigo Vidaurre
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Mirja Schoderer, Daniel Karthe, Ines Dombrowsky, Jampel Dell'Angelo
Summary: Mining activities in Mongolia have led to protests and subsequent prohibition near rivers, but slow implementation due to factors such as resource limitation, lack of information, cultural norms, and political environment. Understanding social power in mining- and waterscapes is crucial for navigating governance processes and identifying implementation obstacles.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srinivasa Reddy Srigiri, Ines Dombrowsky
Summary: The Water-Energy-Food Nexus has emerged as a useful concept to promote synergies in water, energy, and food securities. However, effective coordination is still lacking. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for analyzing WEF nexus governance based on the Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework and the concept of Networks of Adjacent Action Situations (NAAS).
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Ines Dombrowsky, Andrea Lenschow, Franziska Meergans, Nora Schuetze, Evelyn Lukat, Ulf Stein, Ali Yousefi
Summary: Coherence and coordination are crucial for implementing the 2030 Agenda, but the causal relationship between policy coherence and coordination has not been thoroughly studied. Findings indicate that the functioning of a coordination body plays a significant role in translating functional and policy coherence into coordination at the process level. In addition, functional and policy incoherencies may lead to coordination problems or compensate with a high level of process-level coordination.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Oberhauser, Ramona Hagele, Ines Dombrowsky
Summary: This article studies the issue of limited groundwater resources in Azraq in Eastern Jordan. By combining the perspectives of social-ecological systems and the concept of social contract, the article analyzes various factors in the decision-making process through literature review, social network mapping, and interviews. The study finds that the main conflict lies between farmers and water authorities, with several other action situations influencing outcomes on the ground. Systems thinking may help support a social-ecological transformation towards sustainability.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Evelyn Lukat, Andrea Lenschow, Ines Dombrowsky, Franziska Meergans, Nora Schuetze, Ulf Stein, Claudia Pahl-Wostl
Summary: This paper discusses the coordination issues in water resource management, emphasizing the need for intensive coordination across government levels and policy sectors. The findings from case studies in Germany, Mongolia, South Africa, and Spain suggest that the synergistic interplay of various governance modes can support coordination, but factors such as leadership and conflicts also play a significant role in determining coordination outcomes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2023)
Review
Development Studies
Katherine Browne, Adis Dzebo, Gabriela Iacobuta, Alexia Faus Onbargi, Zoha Shawoo, Ines Dombrowsky, Mathias Fridahl, Sara Gottenhuber, Asa Persson
Summary: During the formulation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, policy coherence was seen as a key tool to achieve the SDGs and reduce inequality. However, as we reach the halfway point, many countries are falling short on the SDGs, particularly SDG 10. This study challenges the assumption that policy coherence is necessary for progress on the SDGs for all people.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
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Area Studies
Annabelle Houdret, Hichem Amichi
Summary: This article examines the changes in strategic alliances between central regimes and rural elites against the backdrop of deteriorating livelihoods, increasing inequalities, and protests in rural areas of Morocco and Algeria. By utilizing the concept of the rural social contract, it reveals how economic liberalization reforms have impacted the agricultural sector and altered the way regimes grant access to water and land in exchange for loyalty. It also highlights the tolerance of rule-transgression in the use of production resources as a means to maintain social peace, raising concerns about the sustainability of the current arrangements.
JOURNAL OF NORTH AFRICAN STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Area Studies
Annabelle Houdret, Astrid Harnisch
JOURNAL OF NORTH AFRICAN STUDIES
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ines Dombrowski, Oliver Hensengerth
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Law
Annabelle Houdret, Zakaria Kadiri, Lisa Bossenbroek
MIDDLE EAST LAW AND GOVERNANCE
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Arfan Arshad, Ali Mirchi, Javier Vilcaez, Muhammad Umar Akbar, Kaveh Madani
Summary: High-resolution, continuous groundwater data is crucial for adaptive aquifer management. This study presents a predictive modeling framework that incorporates covariates and existing observations to estimate groundwater level changes. The framework outperforms other methods and provides reliable estimates for unmonitored sites. The study also examines groundwater level changes in different regions and highlights the importance of effective aquifer management.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lihua Chen, Jie Deng, Wenzhe Yang, Hang Chen
Summary: A new grid-based distributed karst hydrological model (GDKHM) is developed to simulate streamflow in the flood-prone karst area of Southwest China. The results show that the GDKHM performs well in predicting floods and capturing the spatial variability of karst system.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Faruk Gurbuz, Avinash Mudireddy, Ricardo Mantilla, Shaoping Xiao
Summary: Machine learning algorithms have shown better performance in streamflow prediction compared to traditional hydrological models. In this study, researchers proposed a methodology to test and benchmark ML algorithms using artificial data generated by physically-based hydrological models. They found that deep learning algorithms can correctly identify the relationship between streamflow and rainfall in certain conditions, but fail to outperform traditional prediction methods in other scenarios.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
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Engineering, Civil
Yadong Ji, Jianyu Fu, Bingjun Liu, Zeqin Huang, Xuejin Tan
Summary: This study distinguishes the uncertainty in drought projection into scenario uncertainty, model uncertainty, and internal variability uncertainty. The results show that the estimation of total uncertainty reaches a minimum in the mid-21st century and that model uncertainty is dominant in tropical regions.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Z. R. van Leeuwen, M. J. Klaar, M. W. Smith, L. E. Brown
Summary: This study quantifies the effectiveness of leaky dams in reducing flood peak magnitude using a transfer function noise modelling approach. The results show that leaky dams have a significant but highly variable impact on flood peak magnitude, and managing expectations should consider event size and type.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zeda Yin, Yasaman Saadati, M. Hadi Amini, Linlong Bian, Beichao Hu
Summary: Combined sewer overflows pose significant threats to public health and the environment, and various strategies have been proposed to mitigate their adverse effects. Smart control strategies have gained traction due to their cost-effectiveness but face challenges in balancing precision and computational efficiency. To address this, we propose exploring machine learning models and the inversion of neural networks for more efficient CSO prediction and optimization.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qimou Zhang, Jiacong Huang, Jing Zhang, Rui Qian, Zhen Cui, Junfeng Gao
Summary: This study developed a N-cycling model for lowland rural rivers covered by macrophytes and investigated the N imports, exports, and response to sediment dredging. The findings showed a considerable N retention ability in the study river, with significant N imports from connected rivers and surrounding polders. Sediment dredging increased particulate nitrogen resuspension and settling rates, while decreasing ammonia nitrogen release, denitrification, and macrophyte uptake rates.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xue Li, Yingyin Zhou, Jian Sha, Man Zhang, Zhong-Liang Wang
Summary: High-resolution climate data is crucial for predicting regional climate and water environment changes. In this study, a two-step downscaling method was developed to enhance the spatial resolution of GCM data and improve the accuracy for small basins. The method combined medium-resolution climate data with high-resolution topographic data to capture spatial and temporal details. The downscaled climate data were then used to simulate the impacts of climate change on hydrology and water quality in a small basin. The results demonstrated the effectiveness of the downscaling method for spatially differentiated simulations.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Tongqing Shen, Peng Jiang, Jiahui Zhao, Xuegao Chen, Hui Lin, Bin Yang, Changhai Tan, Ying Zhang, Xinting Fu, Zhongbo Yu
Summary: This study evaluates the long-term interannual dynamics of permafrost distribution and active layer thickness on the Tibetan Plateau, and predicts future degradation trends. The results show that permafrost area has been decreasing and active layer thickness has been increasing, with an accelerated degradation observed in recent decades. This has significant implications for local water cycle processes, water ecology, and water security.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chi Zhang, Xu Zhang, Qiuhong Tang, Deliang Chen, Jinchuan Huang, Shaohong Wu, Yubo Liu
Summary: Precipitation over the Tibetan Plateau is influenced by systems such as the Asian monsoons, the westerlies, and local circulations. The Indian monsoon, the westerlies, and local circulations are the main systems affecting precipitation over the entire Tibetan Plateau. The East Asian summer monsoon primarily affects the eastern Tibetan Plateau. The Indian monsoon has the greatest influence on precipitation in the southern and central grid cells, while the westerlies have the greatest influence on precipitation in the northern and western grid cells. Local circulations have the strongest influence on the central and eastern grid cells.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Manuel Almeida, Antonio Rodrigues, Pedro Coelho
Summary: This study aimed to improve the accuracy of Total Phosphorus export coefficient models, which are essential for water management. Four different models were applied to 27 agroforestry watersheds in the Mediterranean region. The modeling approach showed significant improvements in predicting the Total Phosphorus diffuse loads.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yutao Wang, Haojie Yin, Ziyi Wang, Yi Li, Pingping Wang, Longfei Wang
Summary: This study investigated the distribution and transformation of dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in riverbed sediments impacted by effluent discharge. The authors found that the spectral characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in surface water and sediment porewater could be used to predict DON variations in riverbed sediments. Random forest and extreme gradient boosting machine learning methods were employed to provide accurate predictions of DON content and properties at different depths. These findings have important implications for wastewater discharge management and river health.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Saba Mirza Alipour, Kolbjorn Engeland, Joao Leal
Summary: This study assesses the uncertainty associated with 100-year flood maps under different scenarios using Monte Carlo simulations. The findings highlight the importance of employing probabilistic approaches for accurate and secure flood maps, with the selection of probability distribution being the primary source of uncertainty in precipitation.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Janine A. de Wit, Marjolein H. J. van Huijgevoort, Jos C. van Dam, Ge A. P. H. van den Eertwegh, Dion van Deijl, Coen J. Ritsema, Ruud P. Bartholomeus
Summary: The study focuses on the hydrological consequences of controlled drainage with subirrigation (CD-SI) on groundwater level, soil moisture content, and soil water potential. The simulations show that CD-SI can improve hydrological conditions for crop growth, but the success depends on subtle differences in geohydrologic characteristics.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Constantin Seidl, Sarah Ann Wheeler, Declan Page
Summary: Water availability and quality issues will become increasingly important in the future due to climate change impacts. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is an effective water management tool, but often overlooked. This study analyzes global MAR applications and identifies the key factors for success, providing valuable insights for future design and application.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2024)