This volume addresses the growing global challenge of managing chemical and emerging contaminants (ECs) within coastal environments. Coastal regions, which serve as critical hubs for biodiversity, human habitation, and economic activities, are increasingly under threat from pollutants such as microplastics, persistent mobile and toxic chemicals (PMTs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals, personal care products, heavy metals, and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs). These contaminants pose a severe risk not only to marine ecosystems but also to human health, food security, and the sustainability of local economies. The book is designed to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the complex nature of emerging contaminants in coastal hydrogeology. It explores how these contaminants enter coastal systems, their transport through surface and groundwater, and their persistence in marine sediments and ecosystems. By focusing on pollutant interactions across environmental matrices - water, sediment, and biota - the book offers a holistic view of how contaminants spread, accumulate, and affect coastal areas, with particular emphasis on the risks posed to human health, marine species, and ecosystem services.The book further highlights cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions for mitigating the impacts of these contaminants. Key innovations such as bioremediation, nanomaterials for contaminant removal, and AI-driven data analytics for environmental monitoring are explored in-depth. By addressing the latest developments in treatment technologies, this book aims to equip researchers, environmental managers, and policymakers with practical tools for combating the adverse effects of ECs on coastal systems. Furthermore, it discusses the need for low-cost, scalable technologies that can be implemented in resource-constrained regions where coastal communities are often most vulnerable. A critical component of the book is its focus on policy and governance. It reviews existing international, regional, and local regulatory frameworks for managing emerging contaminants, providing insights into how policies can be adapted or developed to strengthen coastal environmental protection. The book also explores the alignment of these frameworks with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to clean water (SDG 6), health (SDG 3), and life below water (SDG 14).

This book presents select proceedings of the 1st Water Elixir Meet (WE Meet 2025) and serves as a comprehensive exploration of sustainable water solutions, addressing the critical global challenges of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change impacts. It delves into innovative technologies such as digitalization, IoT applications, digital twins, and geospatial tools, highlighting their transformative potential in water resource management.Bridging science, policy, and technology, this book examines topics like desalination, membrane technology, water-energy nexus, and the integration of traditional knowledge. It emphasizes collaborative strategies involving academia, industry, policymakers, and NGOs, aiming to drive actionable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).A special focus on youth engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration fosters innovation and leadership among early-career researchers and professionals. With diverse themes encompassing governance, emerging contaminants, aquatic health, and biogeochemistry, this book provides a holistic perspective on advancing water security and resilience. This resource is a vital reference for anyone committed to sustainable and equitable water management.

This volume addresses the growing global challenge of managing chemical and emerging contaminants (ECs) within coastal environments. Coastal regions, which serve as critical hubs for biodiversity, human habitation, and economic activities, are increasingly under threat from pollutants such as microplastics, persistent mobile and toxic chemicals (PMTs), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals, personal care products, heavy metals, and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs). These contaminants pose a severe risk not only to marine ecosystems but also to human health, food security, and the sustainability of local economies. The book is designed to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the complex nature of emerging contaminants in coastal hydrogeology. It explores how these contaminants enter coastal systems, their transport through surface and groundwater, and their persistence in marine sediments and ecosystems. By focusing on pollutant interactions across environmental matrices - water, sediment, and biota - the book offers a holistic view of how contaminants spread, accumulate, and affect coastal areas, with particular emphasis on the risks posed to human health, marine species, and ecosystem services.The book further highlights cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions for mitigating the impacts of these contaminants. Key innovations such as bioremediation, nanomaterials for contaminant removal, and AI-driven data analytics for environmental monitoring are explored in-depth. By addressing the latest developments in treatment technologies, this book aims to equip researchers, environmental managers, and policymakers with practical tools for combating the adverse effects of ECs on coastal systems. Furthermore, it discusses the need for low-cost, scalable technologies that can be implemented in resource-constrained regions where coastal communities are often most vulnerable. A critical component of the book is its focus on policy and governance. It reviews existing international, regional, and local regulatory frameworks for managing emerging contaminants, providing insights into how policies can be adapted or developed to strengthen coastal environmental protection. The book also explores the alignment of these frameworks with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to clean water (SDG 6), health (SDG 3), and life below water (SDG 14).

This book presents select proceedings of the 1st Water Elixir Meet (WE Meet 2025) and serves as a comprehensive exploration of sustainable water solutions, addressing the critical global challenges of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change impacts. It delves into innovative technologies such as digitalization, IoT applications, digital twins, and geospatial tools, highlighting their transformative potential in water resource management.Bridging science, policy, and technology, this book examines topics like desalination, membrane technology, water-energy nexus, and the integration of traditional knowledge. It emphasizes collaborative strategies involving academia, industry, policymakers, and NGOs, aiming to drive actionable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).A special focus on youth engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration fosters innovation and leadership among early-career researchers and professionals. With diverse themes encompassing governance, emerging contaminants, aquatic health, and biogeochemistry, this book provides a holistic perspective on advancing water security and resilience. This resource is a vital reference for anyone committed to sustainable and equitable water management.