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HS1.1.4 | Impacts of climate change on water quality: from local to global scale
Impacts of climate change on water quality: from local to global scale
Convener: Albert NkwasaECSECS | Co-conveners: Michelle van Vliet, Rohini Kumar
The long-term effects of climate change, extreme events, and seasonal weather variations have a profound impact on the water quality of rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. Consequently, there is an urgent need for tools that can anticipate these impacts and address the resulting environmental changes, facilitating effective water management that safeguards the critical ecosystem goods and services provided by freshwater sources. Unfortunately, scientific studies often overlook the influence of climate change on water quality. To address this gap, this session aims to explore research results related to the impact of climate change on water quality. We enthusiastically welcome climate attribution results, studies utilizing data-driven and remote sensing techniques, as well as model projections investigating climate change on local to global scales. Additionally, we are interested in water quality studies conducted within the context of the Inter-Sectoral Impact Model Intercomparison Program (ISIMIP), encompassing both regional and global water sectors.