Submit a Manuscript to the Journal
Hydrological Sciences Journal
For a Special Issue on
Compound, multi-hazard and cascading impacts on water security
Manuscript deadline
Special Issue Editor(s)
Konstantinos Soulis (Co-editor),
Agricultural University of Athens
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Fernando Nardi (Lead Guest Editor),
University of Rome Tor Vergata
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Todd Crowl (Guest Editor),
Institute of Environment, Florida International University
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Maria Donoso (Guest Editor),
UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Water Security, Florida International University
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Francisco Peña (Guest Editor),
Galt Group Inc.
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Rita Teutonico (Guest Editor),
College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Florida International University
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Compound, multi-hazard and cascading impacts on water security
DireCompound, multi-hazard and cascading events are increasingly recognized as some of the most complex challenges to water security and resilience in the 21st century. Unlike isolated hazards, these events involve the interaction of multiple natural or anthropogenic stressors—such as simultaneous floods and storm surges, droughts coupled with heatwaves, cyclones triggering landslides, or wildfires exacerbating water scarcity—that amplify overall impacts on infrastructure, ecosystems and communities. The frequency, intensity and interconnectivity of these events are being further intensified by climate change, urbanization, land-use change and socio-economic pressures, creating novel risks that are difficult to anticipate using traditional single-hazard frameworks. Understanding these interactions requires integrated approaches that combine advanced hydrological, meteorological and climate models with socio-economic, ecological and infrastructural data.
This Call for Papers seeks contributions that advance the understanding, modelling and management of these complex, interacting risks. Research that bridges disciplines, leverages cutting-edge modelling techniques, integrates probabilistic approaches, or applies innovative AI and hybrid methods to quantify risks is highly encouraged. Submissions should also highlight practical, actionable solutions for water management, disaster preparedness and policy frameworks that address the multi-dimensional and cascading nature of compound hazards. By fostering collaboration between academia, industry, government and international organizations, this effort aims to turn the increasing complexity of multi-hazard threats into opportunities for innovation, resilience and informed decision-making.
Submission Instructions
This Call is open to researchers, practitioners and policy experts from academia, government, private sector and international organizations working on compound events and their impacts on water security, disaster resilience and climate adaptation.
We invite high-level applied research that advances the understanding of compound hazards, focusing on:
- Modelling and prediction of interacting hazards (hydrological, meteorological and climatic drivers)
- Socio-economic, environmental and infrastructural impacts of cascading events
- Probabilistic and hybrid modelling approaches (statistical, physically based and AI-enhanced methodologies)
- Climate change and non-stationarity impacts on multi-hazard risk
- Multi-scale and multi-sectoral risk assessment, including urban, rural and transboundary contexts
- Innovative data collection, visualization and decision-supporting tools for compound hazards
- Integration of community engagement and citizen-driven data in modelling and resilience strategies.
Accepted papers will highlight innovative methodologies, data-driven insights, case studies or applied solutions that support resilient water management. Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research is strongly encouraged.
Manuscripts can be submitted via this website, selecting the Special Issue by name. Once accepted, articles will be published in regular issues of Hydrological Sciences Journal and will also form a dedicated Collection on the website.