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Development of the Chrono-Systemic Timeline as a Tool for Cross-Sectional Analysis of Droughts—Application in Wallonia
Thibaut, Kevin; Ayral, Pierre-Alain; Ozer, Pierre
2023In Water, 15 (23), p. 4150
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Keywords :
Water Science and Technology; Geography, Planning and Development; Drought; Risk management; Chrono-systemic timeline; Climate change; Interdisciplinary; water scarcity; cross-sectional analysis; multiple impacts; Belgium; Wallonia
Abstract :
[en] 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.
Research center :
SPHERES - ULiège [BE]
Disciplines :
Environmental sciences & ecology
Agriculture & agronomy
Life sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Earth sciences & physical geography
Social & behavioral sciences, psychology: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Thibaut, Kevin  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Sphères
Ayral, Pierre-Alain ;  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
Ozer, Pierre  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Sphères
Language :
English
Title :
Development of the Chrono-Systemic Timeline as a Tool for Cross-Sectional Analysis of Droughts—Application in Wallonia
Publication date :
29 November 2023
Journal title :
Water
eISSN :
2073-4441
Publisher :
MDPI AG
Volume :
15
Issue :
23
Pages :
4150
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Development Goals :
13. Climate action
6. Clean water and sanitation
12. Responsible consumption and production
Funders :
FRIA - Fund for Research Training in Industry and Agriculture [BE]
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