Extreme drought and its multifaceted impacts in a changing environment

Extreme drought and its multifaceted impacts in a changing environmentThis special issue, titled 'Extreme drought and its multifaceted impacts in a changing environment', presents state-of-the-art research on the evolutionary mechanisms, propagation, and impacts of extreme droughts in a changing environment.Climate change and human activities drive significant transformations in the global hydrological cycle, leading to more frequent extreme droughts that profoundly affect societies and ecosystems.However, our understanding of the causes and mechanisms behind these droughts remains limited.This special issue presents cutting-edge research on the mechanisms, spread, and impacts of extreme droughts from an interdisciplinary perspective.This special issue collects seven peer-reviewed papers that comprehensively examine various factors contributing to the causes and mechanisms behind these droughts.These studies collectively explore various aspects of drought and its impacts across different regions and contexts, highlighting the complex interplay of natural and human-driven factors.