CSIRO PUBLISHING | Marine and Freshwater Research

Freshwater ecosystems, such as rivers, lakes, wetlands and estuaries, are essential for water purification, flood control and biodiversity. Given growing populations and climate change, sustainable management is critical for ensuring water quality and ecosystem health. The collection 'Global perspectives: sustainable management of freshwater aquatic ecosystem services and water resources' focuses on environmental flow assessments, pollution control, habitat restoration and climate change impacts. Contributions from the 7th International Symposium on Water Resource and Environmental Management (WREM2024) and other experts are invited to share innovative solutions for the global conservation and sustainable management of freshwater resources.

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Zhanhong Wan

Last Updated: 21 Jan 2025

MF24196The impact of community water ecological design on promoting health behaviours among the elderly

Hong Li

, Li Shi and Fang-liang Wang

This study explores the impact of community water ecological design on promoting health behaviours among the elderly in China’s aging population. Through a survey of 315 seniors and analysis using structural equation modelling, the findings showed that water ecological design enhances health by improving environmental perception and psychological comfort.

This article belongs to the collection: Global perspectives: sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.

MF24188Resilience assessment of water supply and demand in the Yellow River Basin based on integrated optimisation weighting–improved grey-target model

Hong Lv, Xinlei Zhao, Dengming Yan

, Wenxiu Shang and Xiaokang Zheng

This study assessed resilience changes in the supply and demand of water resources in the Yellow River Basin over the past decades by using an improved grey-target model. From 2011 to 2020, the resilience index increased by 69.4%, with the contribution of driving factors rising by 70.9%. The findings highlighted resilience disparities between supply and demand, providing evidence for improving water resilience.

This article belongs to the collection: Global perspectives: sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.