Editorial: Relaunching AQUA: ecosystems, society and water infrastructure

This is a special edition of AQUA, where all contributing authors are part of the new board of Associate Editors. The new board has been put in place to mark a change in direction for AQUA. The new scope of the journal focuses on the evolution of water supply which, while under pressures of climate change, population growth and aging infrastructure, needs to be developed by integrating infrastructure, ecosystems and society to be part of the creation of a sustainable future. To achieve this AQUA needs to delve deeper into the understanding of topics like water sustainability, water infrastructure, water technologies and water management and governance.

Therefore, we are proud to introduce this special issue which is a collection of exciting research results that have the potential to increase water sustainability thinking with you the reader while at the same time introducing some of...