Linking Socio-Ecological Systems and Water Governance Networks in the Context of Climate Change

Water scarcity and droughts driven by climate change pose growing risks to both human societies and natural ecosystems. To address these challenges, we examine water governance networks under climate change conditions through a socio-ecological systems lens. Our study integrates two dynamic data sources: discourse network analysis of local newspapers in the Upper Gäu and Neckar Valley near Tübingen, and hydrogeological data from the same region. By exploring the linkages between socio-political discourse and hydrogeological systems, we aim to deepen understanding of governance networks in times of climate crisis. Specifically, we investigate how hydrogeological or climate-related events influence discourse intensity and issue salience in water governance debates.