Climate change effects on groundwater resources

Climate change effects on groundwater resources, edited by Holger Treidel, José Luis Martin-Aranda, and Jose G. Rivas, was published in 2011 as part of the International Hydrological Programme (IHP) series. The volume was developed through the collaboration of UNESCO and the International Association of Hydrological Sciences, emerging from a need to synthesize scientific research on how shifting climate patterns directly impact aquifers and regional water tables. It serves as a professional academic reference designed for hydrologists, environmental scientists, and policymakers tasked with managing water security under the pressures of global warming.

The editorial focus emphasizes the complexity of groundwater systems, which are often overlooked in climate discussions compared to surface water. The contributors provided a series of technical case studies and modeling techniques to illustrate how increased evaporation, changing precipitation patterns, and rising temperatures alter recharge rates and water quality. Within the scientific community, the book is recognized as a foundational technical text, valued for bridging the gap between theoretical climate modeling and the practical challenges of groundwater resource management in diverse geographical settings.