Development of the Chrono-Systemic Timeline as a Tool for Cross-Sectional Analysis of Droughts—Application in Wallonia-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Development of the Chrono-Systemic Timeline as a Tool for Cross-Sectional Analysis of Droughts—Application in Wallonia

Published:2023-11-29 Issue:23 Volume:15 Page:4150
ISSN:2073-4441
Container-title:Water
language:en
Short-container-title:Water

Author:

Thibaut Kevin¹^ORCID,Ayral Pierre-Alain²^ORCID,Ozer Pierre¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Environmental Sciences and Management, UR SPHERES, University of Liege, 185 Avenue de Longwy, 6700 Arlon, Belgium

2. ESPACE, UMR 7300, Aix Marseille University, Côte d’Azur University, Avignon University, CNRS, Cévennes location, 410 Chemin de Boissières, 30380 Saint-Christol-Lez-Alès, France

Abstract

Drought is a complex hazard with multiple and often dramatic impacts, depending on the environmental and societal context of the affected area. In recent years, due to global warming, this phenomenon has been occurring more intensely and frequently, affecting regions worldwide, including Wallonia, the southern part of Belgium. This study aims to enhance our understanding of the interdisciplinary dynamics of drought in order to improve its anticipation and crisis management by stakeholders. To achieve these objectives, a cross-disciplinary analysis tool has been developed: the chrono-systemic timeline. Applied here to the severe drought of 2018 in Wallonia, this tool provides a comprehensive visual representation of the crisis, simultaneously offering temporal and multi-sectoral perspectives. The data incorporated into the model encompass environmental conditions, economic and social contexts, as well as political and administrative decisions made during the case study. The analysis of the chrono-systemic timeline reveals numerous interdisciplinary connections, a prolonged period of significant impacts, a gradual return to a ‘normal’ situation, and a reactive form of crisis management. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of giving due consideration to the risks associated with water deficits and advocates for the implementation of anticipatory and adaptive management strategies to enhance our ability to effectively address droughts.

Funder

SPHERES Research Unit of the Université de Liège

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Water Science and Technology,Aquatic Science,Geography, Planning and Development,Biochemistry

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/23/4150/pdf

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