The topic Integrative and Transformative Research on Water and Societies is presented with its gaps and new demands during the session “Water for Sustainable Development” of the World Water Congress held in Marrakesh. The global water cycle and inland water balances are undergoing critical changes in the Anthropocene. Significant disruptions to the interlinkages between water, other components of the Earth system, and societies have increased the risks for ecosystems and people. Many aspects of these challenges are subject of ongoing research. Yet, the extent to which the current research is able to meet the challenges of the highly complex and dynamic interlinkages between water and societies, and what additional research demands exist remain unclear. Accordingly, this presentation (i) outlines current key research trends and limitations and (ii) derives the emerging research demands.
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