Articles | Volume 23, issue 9
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-3933-2019
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-23-3933-2019
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Global-scale human pressure evolution imprints on sustainability of river systems

Serena Ceola, Francesco Laio, and Alberto Montanari

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A simple and effective index for the quantitative estimation of the evolution of human pressure on rivers at global scale is proposed. This index, based on nightlights and river discharge data, shows a significant increase from 1992 to 2013 worldwide. The most notable changes are found in river basins across Africa and Asia, where human pressure on rivers is growing markedly. This index identifies priority areas that can be targeted for the implementation of mitigation strategies and plans.