Article
Environmental Sciences
Tao Jin, Xiao Zhang, Jiancang Xie, Jichao Liang, Tingting Wang
Summary: Land use change has a significant impact on the runoff characteristics of the basin, with different land use types showing varying hydrological responses. However, the impact on annual runoff is minimal. Returning farmland to woodlands and grasslands promotes groundwater recharge and plays a positive role in ecological restoration in the basin. These findings are of great importance for understanding the hydrological consequences of land use change and for the rational planning of land use patterns in river basins.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megersa Kebede Leta, Tamene Adugna Demissie, Jens Traenckner
Summary: Land use and land cover change significantly impact watershed hydrological processes, with implications for water balance monitoring. This study examines how changes in land use and cover in the Nashe watershed affect hydrological parameters, predicting increases in surface runoff due to agricultural and urban expansion. The gradual increase in grassland and rangeland from 2035 to 2050 may help mitigate these effects on water resources management.
Article
Forestry
Ying Ding, Huihui Feng, Bin Zou
Summary: This study summarizes the impact of land use and cover change (LUCC) on hydrological processes. Remote sensing technology provides continuous spatial data on land cover and hydrological variables. The effects of LUCC on hydrological processes can be evaluated using correlation analysis, multiple regression methods, experimental watershed approaches, and trajectory-based approaches. However, quantitatively separating the actual components of the influence of LUCC is challenging due to the complexity of geographical systems.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fatemeh Jahanishakib, Malihe Erfani, Abdolrassoul Salmanmahiny
Summary: The north of Iran is experiencing frequent floods and significant economic and natural losses, despite being the greenest region in the country. A study was conducted in the Gharesou Watershed of Golestan Province, Iran to understand the hydrological response to changes in land cover and land use. Using landscape metrics, changes in land cover and fragmentation were analyzed for the years 1984, 1994, 2014, and 2030. The study found that the annual average runoff in the watershed increased from 6.15 to 6.78 m(3)/0.09 ha/yr from 1984 to 2014, and is predicted to continue increasing to above 6.98 m(3)/0.09 ha/yr by 2030. It was also found that certain land cover types, such as industrial and high-density residential areas, contribute more to runoff generation compared to forest and grassland areas.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manel Mosbahi, Zeineb Kassouk, Sihem Benabdallah, Jalel Aouissi, Rihab Arbi, Mouna Mrad, Reginald Blake, Hamidreza Norouzi, Bechir Bejaoui
Summary: Land use change is a critical factor affecting hydrological processes, and understanding its long-term dynamics is essential for sustainable water resources management. This study aimed to quantify and analyze land use change and its impacts on hydrology in the Sejnane watershed in northern Tunisia from 1985 to 2021. Remote sensing and a SWAT model were used, and land use maps were developed for different years. The results showed significant changes in land use, which strongly influenced water balance components, with an increase in runoff and a decrease in percolation. The construction of a dam, expansion of irrigated areas, and growth of olive tree plantations were identified as major contributors to the hydrological changes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pamela A. Melo, Livia A. Alvarenga, Javier Tomasella, Carlos R. de Mello, Minella A. Martins, Gilberto Coelho
Summary: This study quantified the hydrological impacts of climate and anthropogenic changes in the Upper Grande River Basin and predicted potential future impacts on runoff based on climate model projections. The results showed that both climate and land-use changes have significant influences on the hydrological regime, with the expansion of agricultural areas being the main driver of anthropogenic impacts. Future climate projections indicate a reduction in average runoff, and the Budyko framework performed well in predicting future climate change impacts on water availability, similar to previous hydrological modeling studies in the same region.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Han Ma, Lei Zhong, Yunfei Fu, Meilin Cheng, Xian Wang, Ming Cheng, Yaoxin Chang
Summary: This study assesses the combined impacts of global climate change and human activities on the hydrological processes in the Fuhe River Basin. The results indicate that future flow and water availability will experience significant changes, leading to more frequent and severe floods and droughts.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hoang Tran, Jun Zhang, Mary Michael O'Neill, Anna Ryken, Laura E. Condon, Reed M. Maxwell
Summary: This article presents a hydrological reconstruction of the Upper Colorado River Basin using hourly temporal resolution and 1-km spatial resolution from October 1982 to September 2019. The validated dataset includes various hydrologic variables such as streamflow, water table depth, snow water equivalent (SWE), and evapotranspiration (ET). These datasets provide a long-term simulation of natural flow for one of the most over-allocated basins in the world.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Weidong Xuan, Yue-Ping Xu, Qiang Fu, Martijn J. Booij, Xujie Zhang, Suli Pan
Summary: The study investigates the impact of climate change on the hydrology of the Yarlung Zangbo River, analyzing different runoff components and their responses to climate change. Results suggest that total runoff may decrease at some stations while increase at others, with potential shifts in the dominant runoff sources in the future due to changing climate patterns.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Kashif Haleem, Afed Ullah Khan, Sohail Ahmad, Mansoor Khan, Fayaz Ahmad Khan, Wisal Khan, Jehanzeb Khan
Summary: Investigating the impacts of climate and land-use changes on surface runoff is essential for water resources management. This study focused on the Upper Indus Basin, Pakistan, using the SWAT model to distinguish between the effects of projected climate and land-use changes on surface runoff. The results showed that climate change has a greater influence on river runoff than land-use change, with both factors predicted to increase future runoff depth in the basin.
JOURNAL OF WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jiaojiao Gou, Chiyuan Miao, Luis Samaniego, Mu Xiao, Jingwen Wu, Xiaoying Guo
Summary: The study introduced a new China Natural Runoff Dataset version 1.0, providing gridded runoff estimates from 1961 to 2018 using the Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) model. The dataset was rigorously quality-controlled and trained with multi-scale parameter regionalization technique, showing well-calibrated parameters for most catchments and high potential for application in long-term hydrological and climate studies in China.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baolin Xue, A. Yinglan, Guoqiang Wang, David Helman, Ge Sun, Shengli Tao, Tingxi Liu, Denghua Yan, Tongtiegang Zhao, Hongbo Zhang, Lihua Chen, Wenchao Sun, Jingfeng Xiao
Summary: The hydrological effects of afforestation in different basins across China were explored using hydrologic observations and remote sensing data. It was found that afforestation and reduced precipitation contributed to runoff reduction in cold and dry basins, while afforestation and drying climate induced a significant decrease in runoff in a semi-arid basin. Wet basins showed insignificant changes in total runoff, but an increase in baseflow during dry seasons. The study highlights the long-term variable effects of forest expansion and local climatic variability on basin hydrology.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Lei Wang, Lan Cuo, Dongliang Luo, Fengge Su, Qinghua Ye, Tandong Yao, Jing Zhou, Xiuping Li, Ning Li, He Sun, Lei Liu, Yuanwei Wang, Tian Zeng, Zhidan Hu, Ruishun Liu, Chenhao Chai, Guangpeng Wang, Xiaoyang Zhon Xiaoyu Guo, Haoqiang Zhao, Huabiao Zhao, Wei Yang
Summary: The Upper Brahmaputra (UB) river basin, the largest in the Tibetan Plateau, lacks sufficient data on precipitation, glaciers, frozen ground, and vegetation. This project aims to establish an observational network to fill this gap and assess the impacts of climate change on streamflow. The network includes stations for hydrometeorology, glacier observations, frozen ground monitoring, vegetation observations, and altimetry discharge measurements.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mudassar Iqbal, Jun Wen, Muhammad Masood, Muhammad Umer Masood, Muhammad Adnan
Summary: Climate change has a greater impact on hydrological processes in the sub-basins of the Yellow River Source Region, compared to land-use changes. The combined impacts of climate and land-use changes are most noticeable in the Maqu subbasin, where there is a significant decrease in runoff and increase in evapotranspiration.
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Rodriguez Flores, C. Munoz-Robles, A. J. Ortiz-Rodriguez, J. A. Quevedo Tiznado, P. Julio-Miranda
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in hydrological and sediment connectivity in the Santa Cruz catchment in Mexico over a period of 42 years and projected these changes under a climate change scenario. The results showed that changes in land use/cover and expected climate change would modify hydrological and sediment connectivity. Under future conditions, there is likely to be an increase in runoff and sediment transport, which will impact soil erosion and vulnerability to flooding.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Farshad Haghighian, Saleh Yousefi, Saskia Keesstra
Summary: This study investigated the performance of Sentinel-2 images in detecting forest pests. The results showed significant differences in vegetation indices between infected and non-infected areas, indicating that Sentinel-2 images can be used to detect pests in forest areas.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Abdessalam Ouallali, Habiba Aassoumi, Mohamed Moukhchane, Abdelhak Moumou, Mhammad Houssni, Velibor Spalevic, Saskia Keesstra
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
D. Pena-Angulo, E. Nadal-Romero, J. C. Gonzalez-Hidalgo, J. Albaladejo, V Andreu, H. Bahri, S. Bernal, M. Biddoccu, R. Bienes, J. Campo, M. A. Campo-Bescos, A. Canatario-Duarte, Y. Canton, J. Casali, V Castillo, E. Cavallo, A. Cerda, P. Cid, N. Cortesi, G. Desir, E. Diaz-Pereira, T. Espigares, J. Estrany, J. Farguell, M. Fernandez-Raga, C. S. Ferreira, V Ferro, E. Gallart, R. Gimenez, E. Gimeno, J. A. Gomez, A. Gomez-Gutierrez, H. Gomez-Macpherson, O. Gonzalez-Pelayo, O. Kairis, G. P. Karatzas, S. Keesstra, S. Klotz, C. Kosmas, N. Lana-Renault, T. Lasanta, J. Latron, R. Lazaro, Y. Le Bissonnais, C. Le Bouteiller, F. Licciardello, A. Lopez-Tarazon, A. Lucia, V. M. Marin-Moreno, C. Marin, M. J. Marques, J. Martinez-Fernandez, M. Martinez-Mena, L. Mateos, N. Mathys, L. Merino-Martin, M. Moreno-de las Heras, N. Moustakas, J. M. Nicolau, V Pampalone, D. Raclot, M. L. Rodriguez-Blanco, J. Rodrigo-Comino, A. Romero-Diaz, J. D. Ruiz-Sinoga, J. L. Rubio, S. Schnabel, J. M. Senciales-Gonzalez, A. Sole-Benet, E. Taguas, M. T. Taboada-Castro, M. M. Taboada-Castro, E. Todisco, X. Ubeda, E. A. Varouchakis, L. Wittenberg, A. Zabaleta, M. Zorn
Article
Environmental Sciences
Selamawit Amare, Eddy Langendoen, Saskia Keesstra, Martine van der Ploeg, Habtamu Gelagay, Hanibal Lemma, Sjoerd E. A. T. M. van der Zee
Summary: This study developed a gully erosion susceptibility map using frequency ratio and random forest algorithms, finding that groundwater table is one of the most important predictor factors in Ethiopia. Land cover for Nitisols and drainage density for Vertisols were identified as leading factors influencing gully locations. Other factors like texture and curvature were found to have little significance in gully formation.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Omamuyovwi Gbejewoh, Saskia Keesstra, Erna Blancquaert
Summary: This paper reviews the current state of sustainability and climate change in the grape and wine industry in South Africa, highlighting ecological responsibility, profits, and environmental sustainability concerns as the main drivers for sustainable practices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanna N. Kreplin, Carla Sofia Santos Ferreira, Georgia Destouni, Saskia D. Keesstra, Luca Salvati, Zahra Kalantari
Summary: Arctic wetlands are impacted by warming and hydrological changes, with key factors being permafrost thaw and concurrent hydrological changes leading to shrinkage and expansion of wetland areas. Various factors interact with warming, hydrological changes, and permafrost thaw in altering the Arctic wetland systems, ultimately affecting the global carbon cycle.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Daniel L. Evans, Victoria Janes-Bassett, Pasquale Borrelli, Claire Chenu, Carla S. S. Ferreira, Robert Griffiths, Zahra Kalantari, Saskia Keesstra, Rattan Lal, Panos Panagos, David A. Robinson, Samaneh Seifollahi-Aghmiuni, Pete Smith, Tammo S. Steenhuis, Amy Thomas, Saskia M. Visser
Summary: This paper discusses the contributions of soil science to major environmental challenges over the past decade, emphasizing the importance of continuing to address knowledge gaps. Three strategies are proposed for the next decade: greater implementation of research into policy, interdisciplinary partnerships to assess relationships between different domains, and integrating monitoring and modelling methods.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biology
Saskia Keesstra, Srikanta Sannigrahi, Manuel Lopez-Vicente, Manuel Pulido, Agata Novara, Saskia Visser, Zahra Kalantari
Summary: This article examines the role of soils in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, emphasizing the importance of local soil health and healthy landscapes in achieving clean water resources and sanitation facilities. The article highlights the significant connection between soil and water resources, proposing measures needed to achieve sustainable development at both scales.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biology
Pete Smith, Saskia D. Keesstra, Whendee L. Silver, Tapan K. Adhya
Summary: This theme issue highlights the important contribution of soils to Nature's Contributions to People and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes the need for careful soil management to protect soil health and prevent degradation, showcasing the potential for soils to play a significant role in sustainable development efforts.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biology
Pete Smith, Saskia D. Keesstra, Whendee L. Silver, Tapan K. Adhya, Gerlinde B. De Deyn, Luisa G. Carvalheiro, Donna L. Giltrap, Phil Renforth, Kun Cheng, Binoy Sarkar, Patricia M. Saco, Kate Scow, Jo Smith, Jean-Claude Morel, Soeren Thiele-Bruhn, Rattan Lal, Pam McElwee
Summary: This article assesses the contribution of soils to Nature's Contributions to People and the Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of soil management for maintaining and improving soil health. It highlights the essential role of soils in achieving the SDG targets by 2030 and broader sustainable development in the future.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agata Novara, Salvatore Sampino, Fernando Paterno, Saskia Keesstra
Summary: In recent years, the environmental impacts of cosmetics production have gained attention, leading to a need for more sustainable ingredients. This study evaluates the environmental impact of snail secretion filtrate as an alternative cosmetic ingredient and finds that the application of regenerative agriculture positively affects soil organic carbon sequestration.
Article
Environmental Studies
Manuel Lopez-Vicente, Artemi Cerda, Henk Kramer, Saskia Keesstra
Summary: Post-fire practices, such as tree removal and erosion barriers, were evaluated for their impact on canopy cover and sediment connectivity in areas affected by a wildfire in eastern Spain. Results showed varying effectiveness of different post-fire management strategies on vegetation recovery and erosion control, with implications for landscape stability and soil erosion processes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saskia Keesstra, Jeroen Veraart, Jan Verhagen, Saskia Visser, Marit Kragt, Vincent Linderhof, Wilfred Appelman, Jolanda van den Berg, Ayodeji Deolu-Ajayi, Annemarie Groot
Summary: Food systems are currently not meeting the expectations and needs for societal well-being and ecological sustainability. This paper proposes that nature-based solutions (NBS) can address system challenges and contribute to the transition to sustainable climate-resilient food systems. The authors evaluate different types of NBS and suggest that inspired NBS can play a significant role in achieving sustainable development in food systems. However, there are knowledge gaps that need to be filled to support the development of NBS for sustainable, climate-resilient food systems.
Article
Environmental Studies
Saskia Keesstra, Tamara Metze, Linda Ofori, Marleen Buizer, Saskia Visser
Summary: This paper explores possible future visions of circular households and evaluates their impact on a climate-neutral and circular society, incorporating aspects such as food, energy, waste, household devices, and recreation. The findings suggest that households can become more circular by connecting social, ecological, and technological systems, but barriers such as public awareness, economic models, waste management, and social justice must be addressed.
Article
Environmental Studies
Sabine van Rooij, Wim Timmermans, Onno Roosenschoon, Saskia Keesstra, Marjolein Sterk, Bas Pedroli
Summary: This paper introduces a landscape-based planning approach to address regional spatial policy challenges, combining nature-based solutions and transition theory. Shared long-term future landscape vision serves as a powerful boundary concept to guide land transition, while cherishing abiotic differences enhances sustainable and resilient landscapes. The landscape-based approach enhances future-proof land-use transitions and co-creation in the social network is essential for shared solutions.