Global Drought and Sustainability
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Ali Fares
- Language: English
Global Drought and Sustainability provides a comprehensive examination of drought as a major global challenge, emphasizing its close connection to climate change and the urgent… Read more
Global Drought and Sustainability provides a comprehensive examination of drought as a major global challenge, emphasizing its close connection to climate change and the urgent need for sustainable water management. The book is organized into four key sections: Climate Change and Drought Impacts, Water Resources and Management, Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Solutions, and Drought and Ecosystem Resilience. Through its structured approach, the book explores critical topics such as the effects of climate change on arid regions, advanced techniques for drought forecasting, and essential strategies for water resource management.
In addition, the book highlights innovative applications of artificial intelligence in drought prediction, methods for enhancing ecosystem resilience, and both practical and technological solutions for mitigating drought’s effects on human health and water quality. By addressing the interplay between climate patterns, environmental sustainability, and water management, the book presents actionable insights and global case studies.
In addition, the book highlights innovative applications of artificial intelligence in drought prediction, methods for enhancing ecosystem resilience, and both practical and technological solutions for mitigating drought’s effects on human health and water quality. By addressing the interplay between climate patterns, environmental sustainability, and water management, the book presents actionable insights and global case studies.
- 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
Students and researchers of environmental science, hydrology, soil science
Introduction Climate Change and Drought Impacts
1. 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 Turkey
3. Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of Climate-Induced Drought: A Case Study from South Korea Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Solutions
4. Integrated Water Resources Management.
5. Climatic Challenges for Agriculture in West Africa and Water Storage Options
6. Sustainable Frameworks for Drought-Prone Engineering Projects Drought Modelling
7. AI Applications in Drought Quantification and Impact Assessment on Hydrological and Agricultural Indicators
8. Advances in Land Surface Models: Enhancing Drought Monitoring, Prediction, and Water Management Drought and Ecosystem Resilience
9. Physics-Informed AI for Multi-Scale Drought Modelling and Resilience
10. Anthropogenic Contributions to Drought Impacts on Floodplain Forests.
11. Droughts, Water Quality, and Human Health
12. Drought Risk Assessment and Ecosystem Resilience in the Municipality of Mesitas del Colegio, Colombia Summary
1. 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 Turkey
3. Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of Climate-Induced Drought: A Case Study from South Korea Sustainable Agricultural and Environmental Solutions
4. Integrated Water Resources Management.
5. Climatic Challenges for Agriculture in West Africa and Water Storage Options
6. Sustainable Frameworks for Drought-Prone Engineering Projects Drought Modelling
7. AI Applications in Drought Quantification and Impact Assessment on Hydrological and Agricultural Indicators
8. Advances in Land Surface Models: Enhancing Drought Monitoring, Prediction, and Water Management Drought and Ecosystem Resilience
9. Physics-Informed AI for Multi-Scale Drought Modelling and Resilience
10. Anthropogenic Contributions to Drought Impacts on Floodplain Forests.
11. Droughts, Water Quality, and Human Health
12. Drought Risk Assessment and Ecosystem Resilience in the Municipality of Mesitas del Colegio, Colombia Summary
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Ali Fares
Professor Fares served on administrative positions as Interim Vice President of Research, Interim Dean and Director, and Associate Director of Research. He served as a Professor of watershed hydrology at the University of Hawaii-Manoa for 11 years during which he established an academic water resource program. He has trained tens of students and post-doctoral fellows. He developed water allocation software packages for Hawaii sand contributed to multiple statewide initiatives. He worked on citrus best management practices at the University of Florida. Professor Fares is/was a PI and Co-PI on $26 million research funding, half of which are currently active. He has 115 articles, is Series Editor of the Advances in Water Security book series, has given several keynote presentations, and organized several international conferences and workshops. He received his M.S and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Florida and he also received his B.S of Horticultural Engineering, University of Sussa, Tunisia.
Affiliations and expertise
Endowed Professor of Water Security and Water-Energy-Food Nexus., USA