Modeling Climate Environment Interactions: Applications of Decision Support Systems in Water Resource Management

Abstract

This article examines the integration of Decision Support Systems (DSS) in modeling climate environment interactions for sustainable water resource management in Pakistan. It focuses on how DSS tools can synthesize hydro meteorological data, simulate future scenarios, and support policy and operational decisions under climatic uncertainty. Through reviewing current frameworks such as the Balochistan Water Resources Information System and the Pakistan Drought Management System, this paper highlights DSS contributions to drought risk mitigation, irrigation planning, and climate adaptation strategies. Challenges in data quality, institutional barriers, and technical capacity are discussed alongside opportunities for scalable solutions tailored to Pakistan’s diverse agro ecological zones. The study concludes that effectively deployed DSS promotes climate responsive water governance and contributes toward resilient socio ecological systems.