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There has been increasing recognition that the global water crisis is due to lack of understanding of wider economic and socio-cultural perspectives, resulted from the intended and/or unintended consequences of co-evolution of coupled human-water systems. In light of such recognition, Panta Rhei Initiative (2013-2022) was proposed to focus on changes in both hydrology and society under IAHS. As approaching end of this decade, a synthesis study was implemented to summarize the scientific contributions and achievements of the Panta Rhei decade, focusing on understanding and predicting coupled human-water systems. This synthesis efforts have been enthusiastically supported by over 100 scholars around the world, covering a wide range of disciplines (natural and social scientists, engineers and practitioners), and guided by a high-level advisory board. The Panta Rhei Book, as outcome of the synthesis efforts, contains five parts: (I) Motivation and Overview, (II) Theoretical Foundations and Methodological Approaches, (III) Synthesis of Work Done and Understanding Gained in Specific Application Areas, (IV) Panta Rhei Case Studies, (V) Grand Synthesis and Recommendations. It has synthesized our understanding of methods and processes, including theoretical frameworks, data collection and analysis methods, and understandings of interactive mechanisms in the context of floods, drought, agriculture, and at scales ranging from regional to transboundary to global, covering both science and applications. This presentation will provide a high-level overview of the synthesis book, as well as the major achievements and lessons gained from the Panta Rhei Initiative.
