Urbanization Under a Changing Climate – Impacts on Hydrology
Published in Water (MDPI), 2021
This editorial introduces a Special Issue on the combined impacts of rapid urbanization and climate change on hydrological systems. It frames the need to understand how changing land use and shifting weather patterns affect stormwater management and hydrologic response.
Major Topics Covered in the Special Issue:
- Urban flood risk under climate change scenarios
- Performance of green infrastructure in extreme weather
- Integrated modeling approaches for urban hydrology
- Adaptation strategies for resilient cities
- Role of nature-based solutions
Context: The Special Issue brings together work on adaptation strategies, urban hydrology, and infrastructure planning under environmental change.