CALL FOR PAPERS: Nature-based Solutions for Water Resilience under Climate Change
Soumendra Bhanja
Dear all,
Me along with Dr. Jeewanthi Sirisena (Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS)) and Dr. Masoud Irannezhad (Australian University - Kuwait) are calling for articles on "Nature-based Solutions for Water Resilience under Climate Change" for the journal, Frontiers in Water. If you are working in a similar discipline or know someone working in this domain please forward this invite to them. Details can be found here: https://www.frontiersin.org/researchtopic/67785.
We are inviting original research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, brief research reports, success stories in terms of case reports, and opinion articles on future. Let's make this research topic a comprehensive one that will be available for the future generations for securing the global water resources
Manuscript Summary Submission Deadline: 27 February 2025
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 29 June 2025
Summary of the call:
As the impacts of climate change intensify, the global water cycle is experiencing unprecedented disruptions. From more frequent and severe floods to prolonged droughts and dwindling freshwater resources, water-related challenges are among the most critical issues facing humanity at present and continuing. Conventional approaches to water management, often reliant on grey infrastructure, are increasingly proving inadequate. In this context, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) emerge as a transformative approach that harnesses the power of natural processes to enhance water resilience. This Research Topic will explore the potential of NbS to address the complex and interlinked challenges of water management in a changing climate.
Nature-based Solutions involve the sustainable management and use of natural systems, such as wetlands, forests, lakes, and rivers, to provide ecosystem services that support water resilience. These solutions not only mitigate the effects of climate change but also offer co-benefits, including biodiversity conservation, improved human well-being, and enhanced socio-economic resilience. Despite their promise, the integration of NbS into mainstream water management remains limited, often due to knowledge gaps, institutional barriers, and a lack of robust evidence on their long-term effectiveness.
Thanks,
Soumendra
Fulbright Alumnus to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center