This paper reviews the state of knowledge on social vulnerability to climate change in three
hot spots (deltas, semi-arid regions and snowpack-or glacier-fed river basins) in Africa …

The characterization and assessment of water quality in the head water region of Himalaya
is necessary, given the immense importance of this region in sustaining livelihoods of …

Water security is an important component of regional security and sustainable development
and it significantly affects regional development strategies. Flood security, water resource …

Landslides, floods, and droughts are recurring natural disasters in Nepal related to too much
or too little water. The summer monsoon contributes more than 80% of annual rainfall, and …

Cities are rapidly expanding and invariably moving toward densification. Global challenges
such as climate change, land use change, environmental degradation, and expanding …

Population growth and rising water demand, climate change, severe droughts, and land-use
changes are among the top severe issues in Iran. Water management in this country is …

Water poverty is among the most significant global challenges and severely restricts the
sustainable development of societies and economies, especially in the world's arid regions …

Precipitation in mountain regions is often highly variable and poorly observed, limiting
abilities to manage water resource challenges. Here, we evaluate remote sensing and …

Water security is a global concern because of the growing impact of human activities and
climate change on water resources. Studies had been performed at global, country, and city …

Develo** strategies for the water sector in integrated manner is essential. The present
study details the development and uses of the Water Poverty Index (WPI) to be applied as a …