Description
Global Drought and Sustainability delves into the multifaceted global issue of drought, its link to climate change, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions to manage water resources. The book addresses the impact of climate change on arid regions, advanced drought forecasting techniques, fundamental water management strategies, and sustainable agricultural practices. Key highlights include AI applications for drought prediction, ecosystem resilience strategies, and approaches for mitigating the effects of drought on human health and water quality. By offering actionable insights and case studies, this comprehensive book is a necessary tool for students, researchers, and practitioners who want to create more sustainable, drought-resilient systems.Users will find this to be a timely and essential resource for addressing the growing challenges of drought in an era of climate change with its actionable insights and practical solutions to safeguard water resources and build resilience in human and ecological systems. By examining the interplay of climate patterns, water resource management, and environmental sustainability, the book emphasizes the need for important technologies and frameworks to tackle these issues globally.- Covers the latest advancements in drought forecasting techniques, fundamental water management strategies, and sustainable agricultural practices, incorporating cutting-edge research on critical topics like AI-driven drought prediction and strategies for enhancing ecosystem resilience- Offers actionable insights and practical solutions for safeguarding water resources and building resilience in human and ecological systems amid the growing challenges of drought and climate change- Includes real-world case studies that illustrate successful drought management strategies and sustainable practices from various regions, providing practical examples and lessons learned
Table of Contents
Introduction Climate Change and Drought Impacts1. Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on Drought in Arid Regions: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia.2. Climate Change Implications on Drought: A Case Study from Turkey3. Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of Climate-Induced Drought: A Case Study from South Korea Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Solutions4. Integrated Water Resources Management.5. Climatic Challenges for Agriculture in West Africa and Water Storage Options6. Sustainable Frameworks for Drought-Prone Engineering Projects Drought Modelling7. AI Applications in Drought Quantification and Impact Assessment on Hydrological and Agricultural Indicators8. Advances in Land Surface Models: Enhancing Drought Monitoring, Prediction, and Water Management Drought and Ecosystem Resilience9. Physics-Informed AI for Multi-Scale Drought Modelling and Resilience10. Anthropogenic Contributions to Drought Impacts on Floodplain Forests.11. Droughts, Water Quality, and Human Health12. Drought Risk Assessment and Ecosystem Resilience in the Municipality of Mesitas del Colegio, Colombia Summary
