Smart Water Management for Sustainable Development: Bridging Groundwater-Surface Water Dynamics Amid Climate Change
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Smart water management, Sustainable development, Climate changeAbstract
Smart Water Management (SWM) integrates advanced technologies—IoT, AI, machine learning, and remote sensing—to optimize water use amid climate-induced stress. Through real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automated control, SWM enhances efficiency, mitigates scarcity, and safeguards quality. It enables spatiotemporal assessment of recharge and contamination while supporting adaptive, data-driven governance. By aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), SWM promotes equitable access, transparency, and resilience. Despite challenges posed by regulatory and institutional gaps, SWM establishes a cyber-hydrological framework that integrates digital intelligence with sustainable management to achieve long-term water security and climate adaptation.
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