Global Water Risks Across Shared River Corridors in Transboundary Basins
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "New Sensors, New Technologies and Machine Learning in Water Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 1403
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Water pollution; water quality; nature-based solutions
Interests: Transboundary water governance; food security; remote sensing; climate change; earth system predictability
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Interests: Climate change; water governance; transboundary water cooperation; hydrology; agricultural water use
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Interests: groundwater hydrology; hydrological numerical models; surface water-groundwater interaction; agricultural water management; best management practices; climate change; adaptation planning, machine learning, remote sensing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, the intricate dynamics of transboundary water systems have gained increasing global significance amidst the pressures of human activities and climatic variability. This phenomenon presents significant challenges to socioeconomic and environmental conditions worldwide. Understanding the evolving status and trends within transboundary water systems has thus become paramount on a global scale. This proposed Special Issue aims to shed light on the current state of affairs within transboundary water systems worldwide, with a specific emphasis on studies focused on transboundary water perspectives. By examining key parameters such as aquifer storage changes, groundwater quality, river streamflow alterations, floods/droughts, and lake water storage variations, we seek to unravel the intricate interactions shaping the dynamics of these systems. Leveraging advanced methodologies such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), hydrological models, nexus modeling, and remote sensing applications, our endeavor is to provide a comprehensive global analysis that underscores the imperative for collaborative management and sustainable strategies. Furthermore, we specifically emphasize the importance of generating data and new tools to enhance our understanding of transboundary water systems. We encourage authors to provide access to their data repositories, fostering transparency and facilitating further research. Additionally, we will establish a data hub where all published papers and generated data will be made available for community use, capacity development, and stakeholder engagement. This resource will assist in making informed, sustainable decisions for food and water security in both local and global regions. Therefore, our Guest Editor team will prioritize high-quality submissions from authors whose primary focus is on advancing transboundary water governance through the development of new datasets, tools, and research innovations. Our ultimate goal is to foster a deeper understanding of transboundary water systems’ vulnerabilities, resilience, and adaptation pathways in the face of evolving global challenges. We invite scientists and researchers to contribute their insights and expertise, exploring topics such as collaborative water management strategies, future scenarios for sustainable water use, and the complex interplay of socio-economic and ecological factors. Together, let us embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of transboundary water systems worldwide, paving the way for informed decision-making and collective action to safeguard the vital water resources essential for global prosperity and well-being.
Dr. Shahbaz Khan
Dr. Arfan Arshad
Dr. Fazlullah Akhtar
Dr. Zaichen Xiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transboundary river basins
- water governance
- capacity development
- remote sensing
- ML/AI tools
- water quality and quantity
- land-water dynamics
- flood and droughts
- land cover changes
- outlook at shared aquifers
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