Call for Chapters: Effects of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Coastal Infrastructure

Editors

Walid Chouari, King Faisal University‎‎, Saudi Arabia

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 5, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: September 6, 2026
 Submission Date: September 6, 2026

Introduction

Coastal areas are among the territories most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels, coastal erosion, extreme weather events, flooding, salinization of water resources, and increasing pressure on infrastructure are weakening coastal ecosystems and the associated economic and social activities. At the same time, population growth, rapid urbanization, and the increase in industrial and tourism activities are exacerbating the challenges related to the sustainable management of water resources, coastal infrastructure, and solid and liquid waste. These challenges require innovative approaches that integrate climate resilience, environmental governance, smart technologies, and sustainable development strategies. In this context, this edited volume aims to analyze the multidimensional impacts of climate change on coastal infrastructure, water systems, and waste management, while highlighting adaptation strategies, technological innovations, and public policies that promote the resilience of coastal areas. This book aims to bring together interdisciplinary contributions from the fields of engineering, the environment, urban planning, social sciences, territorial governance, and digital technologies in order to propose sustainable and integrated solutions for coastal areas. This book is intended for researchers, academics, doctoral students, engineers, urban planners, public decision-makers, NGOs, international organizations, and professionals involved in the sustainable management of coastal territories.

Objective

This book aims to: Study the impacts of climate change on coastal areas; Analyze the vulnerabilities of coastal infrastructure; Explore climate adaptation and resilience strategies; Examine the challenges related to the sustainable management of water resources; Study waste management systems in coastal environments; Promote smart technologies and innovative solutions; Identify best practices and public policies that promote the sustainability of coastal territories.

Target Audience

This book will be of interest to: Researchers and academics; Doctoral students and undergraduates; Engineers and urban planners; Environmental and climate experts; Public decision-makers and local authorities; International organizations and NGOs; Natural resource management professionals; Stakeholders in sustainable development and the blue economy.

Recommended Topics

Chapter proposals may include, but are not limited to, the following themes: Theme 1: Climate Change and Vulnerability of Coastal Zones Sea-level rise and coastal erosion; Floods and extreme weather events; Environmental and socio-economic impacts; Vulnerability of coastal populations; Climate risks and territorial resilience; Climate modeling and risk forecasting. Theme 2: Adaptation and Resilience of Coastal Infrastructure Resilience of port infrastructure; Sustainable coastal urban planning; Protection of critical infrastructure; Coastal engineering and nature-based solutions; Smart coastal cities and intelligent infrastructure; Integrated coastal zone management. Theme 3: Water Resources and Water Security Groundwater salinization; Sustainable water resource management; Wastewater reuse and treatment; Desalination technologies; Water security and climate adaptation; Water Governance in Coastal Areas Theme 4: Waste Management and Coastal Pollution Marine pollution and plastic waste; Sustainable solid waste management; Circular economy and waste recovery; Industrial waste and coastal contamination; Innovative waste treatment technologies; Environmental governance and public policies. Theme 5: Technologies, Innovation, and Digital Transformation Artificial intelligence for environmental management; Big data and coastal monitoring systems; IoT and smart infrastructure; GIS and remote sensing applied to coastal areas; Digital twins and environmental modeling; Technological innovations for climate adaptation. Theme 6: Governance, Public Policies, and Sustainable Development Coastal governance and climate adaptation; Environmental public policies; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and coastal areas; Community participation and local resilience; International cooperation for coastal territories; Interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable development.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 5, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 19, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by September 6, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Effects of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies for Coastal Infrastructure. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

July 5, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 19, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
September 6, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
October 11, 2026: Review Results Returned
November 8, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
November 15, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Dr. Walid Chouari College of Arts, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia‎‎ wchouari@kfu.edu.sa
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