At the invitation of Professor Wei Liang of the College of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Key Laboratory of Western Environmental Education of the Ministry of Education at Lanzhou University, Dr. Arash Malekian, a professor from the University of Tehran, Iran, will be visiting our college to engage in academic exchange and deliver a lecture. All faculty and students are welcome to attend.
Title: Scenario analysis for sustainable water resources management under future land use and climate change
Reporter: Professor Arash Malekian
Time: April 9, 2024 (Tuesday), 10:00-11:30 AM
Venue: Qilian Hall 502
Reporter Profile: Professor Arash Malekian, from the University of Tehran, Iran, specializes in eco-hydrology and water resources management. He is a highly cited researcher in Watershed Science and Water Resources Systems on Google Scholar and has worked in the United States, Germany, and several other countries for many years. His positions include being a member of the Iranian Academy of Sciences and the Cluster Lead and Focal Point of SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation in the International Association of Universities (IAU) - UNESCO.
Report Abstract：Arid and semi-arid regions are particularly vulnerable to global environmental change because of their fragile climatic conditions. The rapid development of land use is expected to affect aquatic ecosystems in these regions. This study assessed the effects of both land use and climate change on water yield in a semi-arid basin in Urmia lake region, Iran, using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs model. The study region is a shrinking lake which experiences drying up due to unsustainable use of water resources, The results provide insight into possible sustainable development options and also provide guidance for managing the other Urmia Lake sub-basins, whereas the approach of integrated assessment of climate, land use change, and land management options is also applicable in other conditions to help inform sustainable management.
College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University
April 11, 2024
