A Review of Climate Change Impacts on Irrigation Water Demand and Supply - A Detailed Analysis of Trends, Evolution, and Future Research Directions

Ransford Opoku Darko, Flavio Odoi-Yorke, Agnes Abeley Abbey, Emmanuel Afutu (), Joshua Danso Owusu-Sekyere, Livingstone Kobina Sam-Amoah and Lawerence Acheampong
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Ransford Opoku Darko: University of Cape Coast College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Flavio Odoi-Yorke: Cape Coast Technical University
Agnes Abeley Abbey: Cape Coast Technical University
Emmanuel Afutu: University of Cape Coast College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Joshua Danso Owusu-Sekyere: University of Cape Coast College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Livingstone Kobina Sam-Amoah: University of Cape Coast College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Lawerence Acheampong: University of Cape Coast College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2025, vol. 39, issue 1, No 2, 17-45

Abstract: Abstract Climate change presents significant challenges to the demand and availability of irrigation water, resulting in profound consequences for the long-term viability of development that can be sustained. This study utilized a thorough bibliometric analysis to examine the patterns, development, and possible future research paths in this crucial field. The investigation, conducted using 2,211 documents from the Scopus database, demonstrated a steady and rising trajectory in publications. This pattern indicates the growing importance of this subject matter and its worldwide focus. The results emphasized the various topics and subjects investigated, such as climate modeling, water resource management, agricultural practices, and policy consequences. The study identified significant works, industrious nations, institutions, authors, and patterns of collaboration and occurrence. Thematic evolution maps and factorial analyses have identified new research areas, including incorporating advanced technologies like remote sensing, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. Additionally, there is a focus on developing adaptation techniques to improve resilience. Proposed future research areas highlight the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, integrated modeling frameworks, and holistic approaches to effectively tackle the complex difficulties arising from climate change’s impact on water demand and availability.

Keywords: Climate change; Irrigation; Water demand; Water supply; Sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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