This Collection, titled "Weather and Climate Extremes: A Special Reference to Multidisciplinary Research and Policy Developments," focuses on the increasing global challenges posed by extreme weather events and climate phenomena. As these events intensify due to changing climate patterns, their impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, human health, and socioeconomic systems become more pronounced, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing these complexities.

The Collection aims to bring together research from diverse fields, including atmospheric sciences, hydrology, ecology, engineering, public health, and social sciences. It encourages innovative contributions that explore cutting-edge solutions to predict, manage, and mitigate the effects of climate extremes. Topics may include advanced modelling techniques, nature-based solutions, climate-resilient infrastructure, risk assessment frameworks, and strategies for equitable policy development. The emphasis is placed on integrating scientific understanding with actionable solutions that address vulnerability, resilience, and adaptation.

Moreover, this Collection seeks to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation. By highlighting case studies, theoretical advancements, and practical approaches, it aims to advance the dialogue on climate resilience and inform decision-making processes globally. This platform aspires to serve as a critical resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers striving to navigate the escalating challenges of a changing climate.

Given the increasing frequency and intensity of climate extremes, this topic holds critical importance. Such extremes profoundly affect ecosystems, infrastructure, and human livelihoods, demanding coordinated efforts across disciplines to analyse risks, develop mitigation strategies, and inform policy. This Collection seeks to bring together cutting-edge research and innovative approaches from diverse fields, bridging scientific understanding and actionable policy frameworks. The proposed focus areas include, but are not limited to:

• Advances in modelling and forecasting weather and climate extremes

• Impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, water resources, and public health

• Nature-based solutions and climate-resilient infrastructure

• Interdisciplinary frameworks for risk management and adaptation planning

• Policy advancements addressing vulnerability, resilience, and equity

This call aims to engage a broad community of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to enhance global discourse and support evidence-based decision-making by emphasising multidisciplinary contributions.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG

Keywords: Weather Extremes Modeling; Climate Change Impacts; Risk Assessment Frameworks; Nature-Based Solutions (NbS); Resilient Infrastructure Design; Equitable Policy Development; Interdisciplinary Climate Research; Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies; Socioeconomic Vulnerability Analysis; Extreme Event Forecasting

This Collection is dedicated to addressing the critical challenges of environmental pollution and promoting sustainable solutions for soil and water conservation. The goal is to advance scientific understanding and explore practical strategies to reduce contamination in soil and water, ensuring the protection of ecosystems for future generations. We invite papers that enhance knowledge in areas such as waste management, environmental remediation, pollutant analysis, and the development of safe soil and water amendments. Additionally, the Collection aims to highlight the use of cutting-edge technologies, including GIS modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, to predict and address environmental and climatic changes. This Collection encourages contributions from researchers around the world, offering a platform for global collaboration and sharing of innovative ideas in the earth and environmental sciences. Through this Collection, we aim to provide valuable insights and solutions to environmental challenges at both national and international levels.

Keywords: Environmental Pollution; Pollution Remediation; Soil and Water Conservation; Ecotoxicology; GIS Modeling