Abstract
We describe a sampling of over two-dozen sociohydrology case studies
that advance our understanding of two-way human-water phenomena. These
case studies span broad geographic regions, including over 20 countries,
and cover cross-cutting themes such as human behavior, social equity,
water security, migration, water resources management, and ecological
and environmental phenomena. Collectively, the cases reflect progress
within the Panta Rhei decade and suggest new pathways for exciting
research in the coming era, in particular by showing how
socio-hydrologic modes of study transcend many geographical bounds. We
synthesize these insights and describe approaches toward innovative
modeling and predictive frameworks that promise to assist in real-world
decision-making. We further describe how understanding of diverse and
pertinent socio-hydrological phenomena relate to the United Nations’
Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) and Environment Programme (UNEP)
for addressing climate action in a manner that manifests social
well-being and resilient communities.