Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Erica Gies
Summary: To address ongoing crises, it is crucial for people to recognize and utilize natural methods for repairing water cycles that have been severely disrupted by human development.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bruno Conicelli, Ricardo Hirata, Paulo Galvao, Nataly Aranda, Rafael Terada, Oswaldo JosE G. Gutierrez
Summary: The study highlights the prevalence of illegal wells in Brazil, with 88% of them being unauthorized; lack of understanding and engagement from users contributes to unsustainable groundwater exploitation; solutions include social communication programs, user participation, and enhanced government control and inspection mechanisms.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kendra E. Kaiser, Kyle Blasch, Steven Schmitz
Summary: Streamflow data is crucial for water resource monitoring and management, but there are spatial gaps in federal monitoring networks, primarily focusing on large rivers. This study presents a streamflow catalog for the U.S. Pacific Northwest region, including data from 32 organizations other than the U.S Geological Survey, with 2661 continuous streamflow gaging locations and 30,557 discrete streamflow measurements. The findings highlight the challenges water professionals face in collecting and managing streamflow data to ensure it is findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR), with over 60% of the catalog's monitoring locations not available online.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Martin Roestamy, Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky
Summary: This paper reviews an integrated approach involving representative stakeholders in the development and management of water resources in the Brantas River basin, highlighting the importance of updating master plans and institutional arrangements. Challenges in managing water resources in the Brantas River are rooted in stakeholder participation, requiring solutions for technical issues, institutional frameworks, and regulatory instruments.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xi Yang, Zhihe Chen
Summary: Reasonable water resources management is crucial for sustainable development. This study proposes a decision-making framework combining interval TOPSIS and a multi-sensitivity strategy for robust water resources management under uncertainty.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Sandrine Allain, Nicolas Salliou
Summary: Landscape management involves addressing systemic and social complexity, with current participatory methods helping to increase understanding of sustainability issues but potentially limiting the exploration of new ideas and arguments. Analyzing examples of stakeholder conflicts in water management and pest control, it was found that deliberative exercises can create a negotiation and learning space, enhancing the quality of arguments and offering alternative approaches to sustainable landscape management.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
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)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yizhong Chen, Hongwei Lu, Jing Li, Pengdong Yan, He Peng
Summary: This study develops a synergistic optimization framework for planning inter-regional water resources management system under shared socioeconomic pathways. The framework integrates multi-level and robust flexible programs, with an improved multi-level interactive algorithm proposed for optimal balancing. Results from a real-world case in Wuhan City Circle show satisfactory overall water resources performance, with climate scenarios having varying effects on social loss and other factors.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
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
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aida Hosseini Baghanam, Arshia Jedary Seifi, Ali Sheikhbabaei, Yousef Hassanzadeh, Mohsen Besharat, Esmaeil Asadi
Summary: In this study, a multi-criteria decision-making approach was used to comprehensively examine the water supply requirements in the Zarrine River Basin in northwest Iran. The impacts of climate change were analyzed, and the future runoff was predicted using an Artificial Neural Network model. The System Dynamics model was then employed to simulate different scenarios and assess the water balance. The results highlighted the increase in temperature and decrease in precipitation due to climate change, which greatly affects the water demand and availability. The combination of multiple scenarios showed effective performance in managing reduced runoff under climate change.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Wei Tian, Xiaomang Liu, Kaiwen Wang, Peng Bai, Changming Liu
Summary: This study estimated monthly reservoir evaporation losses for 916 large reservoirs in China from 1985 to 2018. Total evaporation losses significantly increased due to significant increases in evaporation rate and reservoir surface area. Evaporation losses of large reservoirs in China are significantly smaller than that in the United States, mainly due to the larger average depth and smaller area of China's large reservoirs.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Management
Julie Bertz, Martin Quinn, John Burns
Summary: Research is conducted on how public service management deals with difficult times. This paper proposes a theory on the creation of collective action frames to foster new practices in challenging contexts. The case study focuses on an Irish local authority and examines the impact of the 2008 financial crash and subsequent austerity measures. The study utilizes institutional work to analyze the collective action for reform, actors' reflexivity, and institutional embeddedness. The contribution of this paper lies in enhancing our understanding of public service management reform in difficult times and integrating institutional work with framing concepts to comprehend the unfolding of such reform processes.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Roohollah Noori, Mohsen Maghrebi, Ali Mirchi, Qiuhong Tang, Rabin Bhattarai, Mojtaba Sadegh, Mojtaba Noury, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Bjorn Klove, Kaveh Madani
Summary: Iran faces severe depletion and salinity issues in its groundwater resources, with an increase in extraction points but a decrease in annual withdrawal. Over-extraction of nonrenewable water leads to declining groundwater levels and increased salinity hazard.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Felipe Armas Vargas, Luzma Fabiola Nava, Eugenio Gomez Reyes, Selene Olea-Olea, Claudia Rojas Serna, Samuel Sandoval Solis, Demetrio Meza-Rodriguez
Summary: The present study uses a multi-criteria analysis to determine the best approach for integrated management of water-environmental resources. The study analyzes six theoretical frameworks and their frequency of fulfilling management criteria. The results show that the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is the most successful approach, followed by Watershed Governance Prism (WGP) and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM).
Article
Engineering, Civil
Javier Martinez-Dalmau, Carlos Gutierrez-Martin, Alfonso Exposito, Julio Berbel
Summary: This paper examines the impacts of water pricing as a demand management policy on regional water resources. Using the Guadalquivir River basin in southern Spain as a case study, the study explores the effects of drought and water scarcity in the region and proposes a hydro-economic model to address these challenges. The research shows that a well-designed water pricing policy can effectively reduce water demand, particularly in the agricultural irrigation sector.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Sjoerd J. Wester, Rafael Grimson, Priscilla G. Minotti, Martijn J. Booij, Marcela Brugnach
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robert Lepenies, Frank Hueesker, Silke Beck, Marcela Brugnach
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Marcela Brugnach, Gul Ozerol
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johannes G. Leskens, Marcela Brugnach, Arjen Hoekstra
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vivian Juliette Arevalo, Laura N. H. Verbrugge, Anneke Sools, Marcela Brugnach, Rik Wolterink, R. Pepijn van Denderen, Jasper H. J. Candel, Suzanne J. M. H. Hulscher
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Civil
H. Nouri, B. Stokvis, S. Chavoshi Borujeni, A. Galindo, M. Brugnach, Ml Blatchford, S. Alaghmand, A. Y. Hoekstra
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lara Wohler, Arjen Y. Hoekstra, Rick J. Hogeboom, Marcela Brugnach, Maarten S. Krol
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcela Brugnach, Sander de Waard, Dimitri Dubois, Stefano Farolfi
Summary: The study aims to understand how the socio relational environment influences decision-making under uncertainty in water resource management, by designing experiments to explore the impact of relationships on decision choices.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fatemeh Karandish, Hamideh Nouri, Marcela Brugnach
Summary: The research evaluates the sustainability and efficiency of two different food and water resource trading scenarios in Iran and finds that eating local can significantly improve provincial food security value and reduce unsustainable and inefficient water resource issues. The study shows that improving agro-economic and socio-environmental conditions and taking transformative steps are crucial in eradicating food insecurity problems.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. Van Cauwenbergh, P. A. Dourojeanni, P. van der Zaag, M. Brugnach, K. Dartee, R. Giordano, E. Lopez-Gunn
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of institutional readiness in the mainstreaming of NBS, using a case study from Rotterdam, the Netherlands to analyze its role.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Violeta Cabello, Marcela Brugnach
Summary: This study examines the role of knowledge claims and uncertainty in the public dispute over nonpoint-driven overfertilization of the Mar Menor lagoon in Spain. Using relational uncertainty theory, the analysis combines narratives and uncertainty. The study reveals two polarized narratives that diverge in their understanding of the causes and solutions to nutrient enrichment, all tied to contested visions of agricultural sustainability. Various interconnected uncertainties are utilized to question the centrality of agriculture in eutrophication and challenge strategies that may hinder productivity. Both narratives rely on divergent knowledge for legitimacy, reinforcing the contestation. To address this polarization, interdisciplinary approaches are needed to share responsibility and unpack uncertainties.
Article
Environmental Studies
Marcela Brugnach, Ronald van den Hoek
Summary: Nature Based Solutions (NbS) are seen as a promising approach for coastal adaptation to climate change, but there is still limited knowledge on how uncertainties associated with these projects affect their effectiveness. This study investigates the role of managing uncertainties in improving the governance capacity for implementing NbS coastal management projects. The results suggest that uncertainty management brings major benefits, such as flexibility in managing under unknown conditions, anticipation of conflicts and maladaptations, and opportunities for creating new supporting relationships and alternative solutions.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Layna Droz, Marcela Brugnach, Unai Pascual
Summary: The importance of pluralistic approach to biodiversity conservation science and policy is increasingly recognized, requiring multilingualism in sources and processes. In order to address linguistic biases and related issues, such as legitimacy, validity, inclusion, and knowledge coproduction, a series of options are proposed, including collaboration with environmental humanities scholars from diverse traditions and researchers from different linguistic contexts. The relevance of multilingualism for cross-scale and global biodiversity governance is emphasized in the conclusion.
Article
Management
Raffaele Giordano, Marcela Brugnach, Irene Pluchinotta
GROUP DECISION AND NEGOTIATION
(2017)
Article
History
Marcela Brugnach
JOURNAL OF THE SOUTHWEST
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eva Boon, Jurian Vincent Meijering, Robbert Biesbroek, Fulco Ludwig
Summary: This article introduces a global Delphi study, which presents a widely supported definition for successful climate services. The definition emphasizes the importance of user satisfaction and highlights the need for climate service developers to consider climate change uncertainties, build trust and capacity with users, and tailor interactions based on user needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiqi Zhang, Xiangyu Jia, Zeren Gongbu, Dingling He, Wenjun Li
Summary: This study conducted research in two villages on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China and found that the village with interactive and supportive government involvement achieved better outcomes compared to the village with forceful government intervention. This highlights the importance of congruence between government actions and community demands in developing self-governance institutions for natural resource management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yolanda L. Waters, Kerrie A. Wilson, Angela J. Dean
Summary: This study found that climate messages centered around the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) are more effective in strengthening intentions to adopt energy reduction behaviors. However, they are limited in motivating more impactful civic and social behaviors, including those seeking to influence climate policy support. Messages emphasizing collective efficacy can enhance message effect and influence the uptake of a broader range of behaviors. Emotions related to distress played a significant role in this effect. This research offers an alternative for expanding beyond traditional climate communication strategies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel A. Potts, Emma J. S. Ferranti, Joshua D. Vande Hey
Summary: This study investigates the barriers to integrating satellite data into air quality management and proposes the creation of a network of experts to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange between scientific research and air quality management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amber W. Datta, Carina Wyborn, Brian C. Chaffin, Michele L. Barnes
Summary: Extreme climate events are changing social-ecological systems and challenging environmental governance paradigms. This study explores governance actors' perspectives on the future of reef management after a crisis and finds that multiple and conflicting visions are shaping the trajectory of coral reef governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ranjan Datta, Prarthona Datta
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of learning climate change solutions from the activities of cross-cultural children, and introduces reflective learning, Indigenous Elders land-based teaching, music and arts learning, and positive interactions with cross-cultural children in a cross-cultural community garden.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Julie Lydia Stounberg, Karen Timmerman, Karsten Dahl, Maurizio Pinna, Jon C. Svendsen
Summary: To combat biodiversity loss, the European Union established the Natura 2000 network. However, some sites are still not mapped, and habitats remain undefined. This study compared the definitions of blue mussel reefs in different EU member states and identified significant variations in parameters and limits used for reef identification. The study also highlighted the need for compatible and justified habitat definitions to ensure a consistent level of protection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shilpi Kundu, Edward A. Morgan, James C. R. Smart
Summary: Climate change impacts in low lying coastal areas, like Bangladesh, are negatively affecting food and livelihood security, necessitating adaptation measures to build resilience. However, the effective implementation of these measures is hindered by a lack of local-level knowledge.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Theodore Tallent, Aiora Zabala
Summary: This study explores how pluralism and social equity are incorporated into the governance of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the field of conservation. Using a conceptual framework of social equity, the researchers analyze five exemplary cases to understand how practitioners assimilate these principles into their practices and governance processes. The findings highlight a strong commitment to participation and involvement of local communities, along with practices that aim to foster actor participation, build local capacity, and strengthen ownership. The study emphasizes the importance of considering diverse voices, perspectives, and forms of knowledge in conservation governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Sampson, Carmel Price, Melanie Sampson, Mary Bradshaw, Bianca Freeman
Summary: The Title V program of the Clean Air Act provides opportunities for public participation in permit-related decisionmaking, but there is a lack of substantive changes prioritizing environmental justice in overburdened communities. Increasing the use of plain language can improve public participation by enhancing access, transparency, and accountability. Analysis of public notices revealed poor writing quality and a lack of attention to writing strategies for improved understanding and addressing environmental health and justice. Suggestions for improving public notices are provided, emphasizing the need for plain language and environmental health literacy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karabi Bezboruah, Amruta Sakalker, Michelle Hummel, Oswald Jenewein, Kathryn Masten, Yonghe Liu
Summary: This study examines the role of a rural, community-based nonprofit organization in addressing coastal flooding. Through an analysis of the Ingleside on the Bay Coastal Watch Association (IOBCWA) in Texas, the study finds that the organization has improved the community's adaptive capacity through activities such as community organizing, advocacy, data collection, resident capacity building, and regional communication networks. However, more policies, partnerships, and inclusion of socially vulnerable groups are needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Heli Saarikoski, Suvi Vikstrom, Lasse Peltonen
Summary: This paper examines the cormorant conflict in Finland, highlighting the frame conflict resulting from different scales of analysis. The study finds that knowledge co-production processes have the potential to address environmental conflicts and generate practical and contextually appropriate knowledge. Key factors include participants' control over information and third-party facilitation of dialogue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Terry, Azucena Castro, Bwalya Chibwe, Geci Karuri-Sebina, Codruta Savu, Laura Pereira
Summary: The practice of envisioning the future has deep roots in African traditions, but is not widely used in conventional futuring methodologies. To achieve a decolonial approach to futuring, it is important to consider diverse pasts and storytelling forms. Stories can serve as mechanisms of power, healing, and diversification, leading to more just and ecologically sustainable futures.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Priya Chetri, Upasna Sharma, P. Vigneswara Ilavarasan
Summary: Previous studies have overlooked the role of information in farmers' capacity to adapt to weather and climate variability. This paper examines the relationship between farmers' access to weather information and the uptake of farm-level adaptation strategies, and highlights the potential of information in improving farmers' adaptive capacity. The paper also emphasizes the moderating effect of farmers' social ecosystem on this relationship.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baker Matovu, Floor Brouwer, Raimund Bleischwitz, Firas Aljanabi, Meltem Alkoyak-Yildiz
Summary: This paper proposes a novel framework for sustainable sand mining based on Ecosystem Service Assessment. It analyzes the case of Kerala, India to demonstrate the impacts of sand mining on local ecosystems and livelihoods. The article also highlights seven key steps that can guide sustainable sand mining and promote integrated governance systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2024)