Associate Professor Pedro Fidelman and colleagues from the Federal University of Southern Bahia have secured funding from the Brazilian Research and Technological Development Council to investigate how climate change is impacting river catchments in southern and far southern Bahia, Brazil.
The region has recently experienced both severe droughts and devastating floods, underscoring the urgent need for improved water resource management. Rather than examining water issues in isolation, this research takes a holistic approach, analysing how land use, agriculture, urban development, water quality, and governance interact to shape river basin health. Using an integrated analytical approach, the project will identify key pressures, impacts, and potential solutions to support sustainable water management.
Associate Professor Pedro Fidelman co-leads the governance aspects of the project, assessing public policies and decision-making processes that influence water management. By providing a clearer understanding of the complex challenges facing these river catchments, the project aims to inform more effective and sustainable management strategies for the future.
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Associate Professor Pedro Fidelman