About this Research Topic
The long-term alteration of average temperature and weather patterns, known as Climate Change (CC), is inducing various consequences on territories and environments, which may vary worldwide. Some regions are experiencing prolonged periods of rainfall scarcity, leading to agricultural drought events (impacting crop maintenance and development) and hydrological droughts (resulting in low river levels affecting energy production, among other factors). Additionally, these areas face challenges with water availability, necessitating changes in management practices.
In certain countries, high-intensity rainfall events with short durations and extraordinary volumes have been observed, causing instability in slopes and rapid flooding. Furthermore, climate change has been linked to powerful hurricanes, heavy downpours, and winter storms. Ice sheets and glaciers in polar regions are melting at an accelerated rate due to rising global temperatures, resulting in increased sea levels and heightened hazards for coastal cities, including damages and sea erosion.
Moreover, the rise in sea temperature is altering global air circulation patterns, leading to shifts in seasonal timings across different regions worldwide. Given the urgency of these phenomena, it is imperative to enhance the resilience of populations to mitigate vulnerability.
The objective of this Research Topic is to compile studies, surveys, and investigations on phenomena induced by CC (utilizing new methods or methodologies and under various CC scenarios) conducted globally. The aim is also to enhance public awareness of CC-related risks to reduce vulnerability in exposed communities. Specifically, this Research Topic aims to achieve the following:
• Conduct investigations into CC-induced risks across various sectors (agriculture, water resources, geo-hydrological hazards, sea erosion, tourism, etc.).
• Propose methodologies and tools for assessing CC impacts and adaptation, utilizing innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence, neural networks etc.
• Present future scenarios of CC-induced risks based on outputs from Global Circulation Models.
• Explore or propose tools for analyzing public perception and communication of CC-induced risks and enhancing community resilience.
In certain countries, high-intensity rainfall events with short durations and extraordinary volumes have been observed, causing instability in slopes and rapid flooding. Furthermore, climate change has been linked to powerful hurricanes, heavy downpours, and winter storms. Ice sheets and glaciers in polar regions are melting at an accelerated rate due to rising global temperatures, resulting in increased sea levels and heightened hazards for coastal cities, including damages and sea erosion.
Moreover, the rise in sea temperature is altering global air circulation patterns, leading to shifts in seasonal timings across different regions worldwide. Given the urgency of these phenomena, it is imperative to enhance the resilience of populations to mitigate vulnerability.
The objective of this Research Topic is to compile studies, surveys, and investigations on phenomena induced by CC (utilizing new methods or methodologies and under various CC scenarios) conducted globally. The aim is also to enhance public awareness of CC-related risks to reduce vulnerability in exposed communities. Specifically, this Research Topic aims to achieve the following:
• Conduct investigations into CC-induced risks across various sectors (agriculture, water resources, geo-hydrological hazards, sea erosion, tourism, etc.).
• Propose methodologies and tools for assessing CC impacts and adaptation, utilizing innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence, neural networks etc.
• Present future scenarios of CC-induced risks based on outputs from Global Circulation Models.
• Explore or propose tools for analyzing public perception and communication of CC-induced risks and enhancing community resilience.
Keywords: Climate Change, Impacts, Natural Hazards, Vulnerability
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