Editorial: Sustainable development on water resources management, policy and governance in a changing world

[...]water resource management has emerged as a crucial focal point for endeavors in sustainable development. [...]it becomes evident that a plethora of external influences converge, sometimes synergistically and at other times restrictively, to shape the overarching impact of innovation in the marine sector (Wu et al.). The weighted indicators encompass Waterfront Tourism Design, Ecotourism Experience, Aquatic Ecological Knowledge Sharing, Pro-Water Culture, Pro-Water Identity, Aesthetic Value of Water Landscape, Pro-Water City Brand, Infrastructure Construction, Regional Economic Development, Folkway Support, and Government Policy Support. The study underscores the crucial role of social power and comprehensive participatory management as essential tools for fostering trust among local natural resource users. [...]it emphasizes the necessity of transitioning from traditional governmental management paradigms to more inclusive governance structures to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources and watersheds.