The new publication ‘Solutions and investments in the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus: A synthesis of experiences in transboundary basins’ addresses these questions and comes with five main messages: Since transboundary basins account for around 60 percent of global freshwater flows, their potential to generate benefits across water, food, energy, and ecosystems through integrated solutions and investments is […]

The recording here presented the third session of 2nd round of webinar on Water- Energy-Food Nexus that focused on innovations such as agrivoltaics designed for sustainable energy production and discussed its opportunities and challenges in Africa. It took place on November 16, 2021 and presented insights into the role of photovoltaics in community farming in […]

Abstract: This paper focuses on a collection of methods that can be used to analyze the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus. We classify these methods as qualitative or quantitative for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research approaches. The methods for interdisciplinary research approaches can be used to unify a collection of related variables, visualize the research problem, evaluate the […]

Abstract: The objective of this study is to evaluate the contributions of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) practices to the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus balance, design practical pathways, and analyze barriers towards achievement of EbA-WEF balance. An area case study and descriptive methods were used to analyze data collected from 50 community forests (CFs) spread across three regions […]

By Alfonso Medinilla,  European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM), September 2021 Abstract: Since its introduction in 2011, the concept of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has quickly taken off in EU external action and development cooperation policy. In a context of climate change and increasing demands on limited resources, the case and need for a […]

Summary: The meetMED project is a two-year project funded by the EU and jointly carried out by the Mediterranean Association of the National Agencies for Energy Management (MEDENER) and by the Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE). Its main goal is to reinforce regional cooperation aimed at fostering the energy transition in […]

Summary of the study: This study is the part of the project “Support to the integrated management of water resources of Lake Kivu and Ruzizi River“, initiated in the framework of the support provided by the European Union (EU Delegation to Rwanda) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The study […]

The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) Water for Food Program is looking for high potential, sustainable and bankable business cases in the water-agri-food nexus that contribute to improving food security. ‘Business cases’ can include for example pre-feasibility, feasibility or pilot studies covering the following aspects to strengthen and further develop the business cases: financial, partnership, investment, […]

Abstract: The water-energy-food (WEF) nexus is a cross-sectoral approach toresource management and sustainable development. We propose a framework forlinking the WEF nexus to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizingSDG 2, 6 and 7. We further propose indices and models to evaluate WEF nexusperformance. A systematic analysis of existing WEF nexus frameworks in academicand gray literature […]

Hunger has always been a greatest crisis in the global world. Several steps has been taken to solve this crisis; however more needs to be done. Data shows that millions of children go to bed hungry every night even though, the world produces enough food to feed all 7.7. billion habitants. This article highlights several […]