Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges

In this perspective paper, we analyse the challenges and opportunities of hydrology in the urban context and propose solutions for innovation and sustainability by leveraging advancements across technology, society, and governance for resilient cities. Technological breakthroughs, such as smart sens...

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Autores principales: Nlend, B., Reimuth, A., Yang, L. E., Jampani, Mahesh, Cristiano, E., Dewals, B., Boyer, E., Cetinkaya, I. D., Diémé, L. P., Dutta, R., Feng, W., Grossi, G., Nasr, W. B., Obaitor, O. S., Olusola, A. O., Panchanathan, A., Rab, G., Sharma, S., Wang, C., Warter, M. M., Welty, C., Tetzlaf, D.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Informa UK Limited 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176044
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author Nlend, B.
Reimuth, A.
Yang, L. E.
Jampani, Mahesh
Cristiano, E.
Dewals, B.
Boyer, E.
Cetinkaya, I. D.
Diémé, L. P.
Dutta, R.
Feng, W.
Grossi, G.
Nasr, W. B.
Obaitor, O. S.
Olusola, A. O.
Panchanathan, A.
Rab, G.
Sharma, S.
Wang, C.
Warter, M. M.
Welty, C.
Tetzlaf, D.
author_browse Boyer, E.
Cetinkaya, I. D.
Cristiano, E.
Dewals, B.
Diémé, L. P.
Dutta, R.
Feng, W.
Grossi, G.
Jampani, Mahesh
Nasr, W. B.
Nlend, B.
Obaitor, O. S.
Olusola, A. O.
Panchanathan, A.
Rab, G.
Reimuth, A.
Sharma, S.
Tetzlaf, D.
Wang, C.
Warter, M. M.
Welty, C.
Yang, L. E.
author_facet Nlend, B.
Reimuth, A.
Yang, L. E.
Jampani, Mahesh
Cristiano, E.
Dewals, B.
Boyer, E.
Cetinkaya, I. D.
Diémé, L. P.
Dutta, R.
Feng, W.
Grossi, G.
Nasr, W. B.
Obaitor, O. S.
Olusola, A. O.
Panchanathan, A.
Rab, G.
Sharma, S.
Wang, C.
Warter, M. M.
Welty, C.
Tetzlaf, D.
author_sort Nlend, B.
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description In this perspective paper, we analyse the challenges and opportunities of hydrology in the urban context and propose solutions for innovation and sustainability by leveraging advancements across technology, society, and governance for resilient cities. Technological breakthroughs, such as smart sensors and artificial intelligence, can enhance the efficiency and resilience of real-time water monitoring and predictions. Public awareness and community engagement can foster behavioural change and empower residents to actively participate in urban water governance through initiatives like rainwater harvesting and participatory planning. Additionally, big data and remote sensing provide cities with the insights needed for adaptive, data-driven decision-making. Together, these developments represent a paradigm shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive, integrated solutions that prioritise equity, environmental health, and urban resilience. Finally, the paper highlights the differences in progress between the Global North and the Global South and proposes research priorities for the future of urban hydrology.
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spelling CGSpace1760442025-12-08T09:54:28Z Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges Nlend, B. Reimuth, A. Yang, L. E. Jampani, Mahesh Cristiano, E. Dewals, B. Boyer, E. Cetinkaya, I. D. Diémé, L. P. Dutta, R. Feng, W. Grossi, G. Nasr, W. B. Obaitor, O. S. Olusola, A. O. Panchanathan, A. Rab, G. Sharma, S. Wang, C. Warter, M. M. Welty, C. Tetzlaf, D. water management resilience urban areas sustainability hydrology In this perspective paper, we analyse the challenges and opportunities of hydrology in the urban context and propose solutions for innovation and sustainability by leveraging advancements across technology, society, and governance for resilient cities. Technological breakthroughs, such as smart sensors and artificial intelligence, can enhance the efficiency and resilience of real-time water monitoring and predictions. Public awareness and community engagement can foster behavioural change and empower residents to actively participate in urban water governance through initiatives like rainwater harvesting and participatory planning. Additionally, big data and remote sensing provide cities with the insights needed for adaptive, data-driven decision-making. Together, these developments represent a paradigm shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive, integrated solutions that prioritise equity, environmental health, and urban resilience. Finally, the paper highlights the differences in progress between the Global North and the Global South and proposes research priorities for the future of urban hydrology. 2025-09-10 2025-08-08T05:24:35Z 2025-08-08T05:24:35Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176044 en Limited Access Informa UK Limited Nlend, B.; Reimuth, A.; Yang, L. E.; Jampani, M.; Cristiano, E.; Dewals, B.; Boyer, E.; Cetinkaya, I. D.; Diémé, L. P.; Dutta, R.; Feng, W.; Grossi, G.; Nasr, W. B.; Obaitor, O. S.; Olusola, A. O.; Panchanathan, A.; Rab, G.; Sharma, S.; Wang, C.; Warter, M. M.; Welty, C.; Tetzlaf, D. 2025. Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges. Hydrological Sciences Journal, 1-13. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2025.2529267
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urban areas
sustainability
hydrology
Nlend, B.
Reimuth, A.
Yang, L. E.
Jampani, Mahesh
Cristiano, E.
Dewals, B.
Boyer, E.
Cetinkaya, I. D.
Diémé, L. P.
Dutta, R.
Feng, W.
Grossi, G.
Nasr, W. B.
Obaitor, O. S.
Olusola, A. O.
Panchanathan, A.
Rab, G.
Sharma, S.
Wang, C.
Warter, M. M.
Welty, C.
Tetzlaf, D.
Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges
title Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges
title_full Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges
title_fullStr Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges
title_full_unstemmed Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges
title_short Building resilient urban water systems: emerging opportunities for solving long-lasting challenges
title_sort building resilient urban water systems emerging opportunities for solving long lasting challenges
topic water management
resilience
urban areas
sustainability
hydrology
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176044
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