Bridging global, basin and local-scale water quality modeling towards enhancing water quality management worldwide (2019)

Tang, T., Strokal, M., van Vliet, M.T.H., Seuntjens, P., Burek, P., Kroeze, C., Langan, S., Wada, Y. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability

Abstract

Global water quality (WQ) modeling is an emerging field. In this article, we identify the missing linkages between global and basin/local-scale WQ models, and discuss the possibilities to fill these gaps. We argue that WQ models need stronger linkages across spatial scales. This would help to identify effective scale-specific WQ management options and contribute to future development of global WQ models. Two directions are proposed to improve the linkages: nested multiscale WQ modeling towards enhanced water management, and development of next-generation global WQ models based-on basin/local-scale mechanistic understanding. We highlight the need for better collaboration among WQ modelers and policy-makers in order to deliver responsive water policies and management strategies across scales.

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Tang, T., Strokal, M., van Vliet, M.T.H., Seuntjens, P., Burek, P., Kroeze, C., Langan, S., Wada, Y., 2019. Bridging global, basin and local-scale water quality modeling towards enhancing water quality management worldwide. Curr. Opin. Environ. Sustain. 36, 39–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2018.10.004

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