Abstract China has 6.6 million km2 of drylands that support approximately 580 million
people. These drylands are at risk of desertification. In this Review, the changes observed in …

Abstract The Yellow River Basin (YRB) is characterized by active geological and tectonic
processes, rapid geomorphological evolution, and distinct climatic diversity …

In recent years, climate change has caused a significant increase in the natural disaster risk
on a global scale, posing a great threat to humans and ecosystems. In addition to natural …

Disentangling the driving factors of biodiversity is critical for understanding biogeographical
patterns of vegetation and ecosystem function. However, the biotic and abiotic attributes that …

The dynamic interplay between climate change and socioeconomic development has
brought about significant changes in drought hazard, vulnerability, and risk within the global …

Drylands are particularly sensitive to climate change, and soil water availability is critical for
dryland ecosystems. Climate change and large-scale ecological restoration have led to …

Water scarcity has become a significant constraint to sustainable development. While the
water scarcity has been widely assessed, its social impacts are infrequently evaluated. Here …

Quantitative assessment of vegetation drought risk is crucial for addressing drought
problems and vegetation management under global warming. In this study, we employed a …

Compound dry and hot events or extremes (CDHEs) can cause reduced crop yield, posing
threat to food security. Their impacts can be even higher than their univariate counterparts …

The frequent occurrence of drought events poses significant challenges to regional
sustainable development. Assessing regional drought resilience and efficiency is beneficial …