Author(s): Marco De Simone; Chiara Arrighi; Fabio Castelli
Linked Author(s): Chiara Arrighi, Fabio Castelli
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Abstract: Water resources are fundamental to ecosystems, human survival, and socioeconomic development. In the face of climate change, understanding its impacts on water availability, quality, and management is imperative. This study focuses on Tuscany, Italy, employing advanced methodologies to assess the multifaceted relationship between climate change and water resources. The study integrates climate projections, hydrological modeling, and water management data to comprehensively evaluate the impacts of climate change on Tuscany's water resources. The foundation of this study rests upon the integration of cutting-edge methodologies and a deep appreciation for the complex interplay between climate, hydrology, and human activities. At its core, our research hinge balances on the application of the MOBIDIC (MOdello di Bilancio Idrologico DIstribuito e Continuo) hydrological model -- a powerful tool capable of dissecting the intricate energy and water balances within the region's watersheds (Yang et al., 2014). In the face of a changing climate, this research extends its purview to consider the RCP8.5 scenario -- a high-emission pathway that forecasts the altering climatic conditions of the future in Italy (Spano et al. 2020). By employing this scenario, we seek to elucidate how climate change might reshape Tuscany's hydroclimatic landscape, affecting water availability and ecosystem dynamics.
Year: 2024