Rivers are essential to our planet’s ecosystems and human societies. They support agriculture, provide drinking water, and sustain billions of people worldwide. Understanding how rivers form and evolve is essential for managing flood risks, erosion, and maintaining ecosystem health.
Nature-based river restoration (#NbS) can work with these natural processes. Multithread systems often require less space and time to restore than single-thread channels, making them more feasible for large-scale projects.
Climate change amplifies these challenges. Shifting precipitation patterns and extreme weather disrupt river systems. Increased runoff accelerates erosion, while droughts reduce water flow. These changes affect flood risks, water security, and ecosystems globally. The water sector faces compounding pressures from these changes. Rivers influence agriculture, energy, and settlements worldwide. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated action. Protecting river systems helps maintain water resources and supports the communities that depend on them.
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Bapon (SHM) Fakhruddin, PhD 