Urban Waterscapes

Challenges, Resilience for Future Sustainable Cities
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-20648-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 807 g

Reihe: Sustainable Development Goals Series

This book provides a comprehensively understanding on urban water management's complexities and solutions. It addresses sustainable and resilient water management challenges amidst rapid urbanization and climate change. The book explores historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends, emphasizing integrating sustainable practices, technological innovations, and community engagement in urban planning. It guides urban planners, policymakers, environmentalists, and academicians, offering insights and strategies for developing healthier, more sustainable, and resilient cities. Designed as a pivotal resource, it highlights water's crucial role in urban ecosystems, balancing urban growth, environmental sustainability, and resilience. The book presents a multidisciplinary approach to urban water challenges, incorporating historical insights, technological innovations, and best practices in policy and community engagement. It fosters informed decision-making and strategic planning for sustainable, resilient, and healthy urban environments against climate change and urbanization.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chatterjee, Uday

Almulhim, Abdulaziz I.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Humangeographie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Hydrologie, Hydrogeologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to Urban Waterscapes and Sustainability.- Historical Context of Urban Waterscapes.- Climate Change and Urban Water Resilience.-  Urbanization and Water Management Challenges.- Ensuring Water Quality in Urban Environments.- Managing Urban Flood Risks.- Integrating Green Infrastructure in Urban Planning.- Equity in Urban Water Access.- Advanced Water Treatment and Recycling Technologies.- Smart Water Management Systems.- Policy and Governance for Sustainable Water Systems.- Community Engagement in Water Governance.- Designing Resilient Water Systems for the Future.- Global Case Studies in Urban Water Management.- Integrating Water Sustainability into Urban Development.- Emerging Trends in Urban Water Management.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Uday Chatterjee is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geography, Bhatter College, Dantan, (Autonomous), Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India and an Applied Geographer with a Doctoral Degree in Applied Geography at Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India. His areas of research interest cover Urban Planning, Social and Human geography, Applied Geomorphology, Hazards & Disasters, Environmental Issues, disaster governance, community-based disaster risk management, climate change adaptation, urban risk management, and disaster.

Abdulaziz I. Almulhim is an internationally recognized scholar in urban sustainability and climate change. He is Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. His research critically examines urban planning under conditions of rapid urbanization, climate stress, and environmental constraint. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and is recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists (Stanford University). He serves as a Lead Author for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (2027) and sits on the editorial boards of leading international journals. He has led and edited major scholarly volumes published by Springer and Palgrave Macmillan. His research focuses on climate change adaptation, sustainable smart cities, and the transformation of rapidly urbanizing regions toward climate-positive futures. His work integrates theory, policy, and practice to advance resilient and sustainable urban transitions globally.