CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES: A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
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https://doi.org/10.55640/Keywords:
Climate change, Water resources, Hydrology, Geography, Drought, Floods, Glacial retreat, Sea-level rise, Water security, Adaptation strategiesAbstract
Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century, and its effects on water resources have profound geographical, ecological, and socio-economic implications. This study explores the spatial and temporal patterns of climate change impacts on freshwater availability, distribution, and quality. Using a review of scientific literature, geographic information systems (GIS) data, and case studies, the paper analyzes how shifts in precipitation, glacial retreat, and sea-level rise are reshaping global hydrology. The results emphasize regional disparities in water availability, increasing risks of droughts and floods, and socio-political conflicts related to transboundary rivers. Understanding these dynamics is essential for formulating adaptive water management strategies.
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