Effects, Assessments, and Optimizations of Water Resources under Climate Change

Effects, Assessments, and Optimizations of Water Resources under Climate Change: Approaches and Applications presents a systematic exploration on how climate change is reshaping global water resources. From assessing the impacts of temperature and precipitation extremes to addressing the spatial variability in water stress, the book offers innovative methods and solutions for sustainable water management. Chapters focus on the use of advanced hydrological models, ecological footprint methods, and optimization approaches to efficiently manage water resources under climate change scenarios. Additionally, the book includes comprehensive case studies that demonstrate the practical application of these methods in real-world water management.

This is a necessary guide for students and researchers, as well as for policymakers and water resource managers seeking practical and scientific strategies for securing water resources in the face of climate uncertainty.

• Includes ecological footprint analysis, water footprint accounting, and hydrological modeling to help the reader evaluate water resources from multiple perspectives and scales
• Provides insights on optimization methods such as chance-constrained programming and system dynamics
• Contains comprehensive case studies and applications, including examples from the Yellow River Basin and other cities