The Geoethical Case Against Reservoirs in Karstified Carbonate Terrains: Interdisciplinary Evidence and Policy Guidance

4 Pages Posted: 19 Dec 2025 Independant Date Written: November 21, 2025 Karstified carbonate terrains present unique hydrogeological, geomechanical, geochemical and ecological vulnerabilities that render surface and subsurface reservoirs high-risk infrastructure. This paper synthesises multidisciplinary evidence demonstrating why avoidance should be the default policy, clarifies circumstances where rigorous, exceptional mitigation might be considered and proposes operational, monitoring, legal frameworks to protect subterranean ecosystems and downstream stakeholders. Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation Environmental Geoscience eJournal Subscribe to this fee journal for more curated articles on this topic Hydrology & Ocean Sciences eJournal Subscribe to this fee journal for more curated articles on this topic Environmental Education eJournal Subscribe to this fee journal for more curated articles on this topic