The Water Climate And Food Nexus

Author : The World Economic Forum Water Initiative
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781610910262

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Water Security by The World Economic Forum Water Initiative Pdf

The world is on the brink of the greatest crisis it has ever faced: a spiraling lack of fresh water. Groundwater is drying up, even as water demands for food production, for energy, and for manufacturing are surging. Water is already emerging as a headline geopolitical issue—and worsening water security will soon have dire consequences in many parts of the global economic system. Directed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon at the 2008 Davos Annual Meeting, the World Economic Forum assembled the world’s foremost group of public, private, non-governmental-organization and academic experts to examine the water crisis issue from all perspectives. The result of their work is this forecast—a stark, non-technical overview of where we will be by 2025 if we take a business-as-usual approach to (mis)managing our water resources. The findings are shocking. Perhaps equally stunning are the potential solutions and the recommendations that the group presents. All are included in this landmark publication. Water Security contains compelling commentary from leading decision-makers, past and present. The commentary is supported by analysis from leading academics of how the world economy will be affected if world leaders cannot agree on solutions. The book suggests how business and politics need to manage the energy-food-water-climate axis as leaders negotiate the details of the climate regime that replace Kyoto Protocols.

Author : Felix Dodds,Jamie Bartram
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317277835

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The Water, Food, Energy and Climate Nexus by Felix Dodds,Jamie Bartram Pdf

Global trends of population growth, rising living standards and the rapidly increasing urbanized world are increasing the demand on water, food and energy. Added to this is the growing threat of climate change which will have huge impacts on water and food availability. It is increasingly clear that there is no place in an interlinked world for isolated solutions aimed at just one sector. In recent years the "nexus" has emerged as a powerful concept to capture these inter-linkages of resources and is now a key feature of policy-making. This book is one of the first to provide a broad overview of both the science behind the nexus and the implications for policies and sustainable development. It brings together contributions by leading intergovernmental and governmental officials, industry, scientists and other stakeholder thinkers who are working to develop the approaches to the Nexus of water-food-energy and climate. It represents a major synthesis and state-of-the-art assessment of the Nexus by major players, in light of the adoption by the United Nations of the new Sustainable Development Goals and Targets in 2015. With a foreword by HRH the Prince of Wales

Author : Walter Leal Filho,José Baltazar Salgueirinho de Andrade Guerra
Publisher : Springer
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030572374

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Water, Energy and Food Nexus in the Context of Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation by Walter Leal Filho,José Baltazar Salgueirinho de Andrade Guerra Pdf

This book focuses on climate change and sustainable development, showcasing examples of research, projects and other initiatives aimed at educating various target groups. Helping readers gain a better understanding of the water, energy and food nexus challenges in the context of climate change, and featuring valuable insights that can be implemented in other areas, it will appeal to researchers and students as well as practitioners.

Author : Larry A. Swatuk,Corrine Cash
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 331987702X

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Water, Energy, Food and People Across the Global South by Larry A. Swatuk,Corrine Cash Pdf

This collection critically engages the resource use nexus. Clearly, a nexus-approach to resource policy, planning and practice is essential if sustainable development goals are to be met. In particular, in an era of climate change, an integrated approach to water, energy and agriculture is imperative. Agriculture accounts for 70% of global water withdrawals, food production accounts for 30% of global energy use and a rising global population requires more of everything. As shown in this collection, scholars of resource development, governance and management are ‘nexus sensitive’, utilizing a sort of ‘nexus sensibility’ in their work as it focuses on the needs of people particularly, but not only, in the global South. Importantly, a nexus-approach presents academics and practitioners with a discursive space in which to shape policy through research, to deepen and improve understandings of the interconnections and impacts of particular types of resource use, and to critically reflect on actions taken in the name of the ‘nexus’.

Author : Mohamed Behnassi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031509629

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The Water, Climate, and Food Nexus by Mohamed Behnassi Pdf

Author : Jeremy Allouche,Carl Middleton,Dipak Gyawali
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351805537

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The Water–Food–Energy Nexus by Jeremy Allouche,Carl Middleton,Dipak Gyawali Pdf

The world of development thinkers and practitioners is abuzz with a new lexicon: the idea of "the nexus" between water, food, and energy which is intuitively compelling. It promises better integration of multiple sectoral elements, a better transition to greener economies, and sustainable development. However, there appears to be little agreement on its precise meaning, whether it only complements existing environmental governance approaches or how it can be enhanced in national contexts. One current approach to the nexus treats it as a risk and security matter while another treats it within economic rationality addressing externalities across sector. A third perspective acknowledges it as a fundamentally political process requiring negotiation amongst different actors with distinct perceptions, interests, and practices. This perspective highlights the fact that technical solutions for improving coherence within the nexus may have unintended and negative impacts in other policy areas, such as poverty alleviation and education. The Water–Food–Energy Nexus: Power, Politics and Justice lays out the managerial-technical definitions of the nexus and challenges these conceptions by bringing to the forefront the politics of the nexus, around two key dimensions – a dynamic understanding of water–food–energy systems, and a normative positioning around nexus debates, in particular around social justice. The authors argue that a shift in nexus governance is required towards approaches where limits to control are acknowledged, and more reflexive/plural strategies adopted. This book will be of interest to academic researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the fields of international development studies, environmental politics, and science and technology studies, as well as international relations.

Author : Peter Saundry,Benjamin L. Ruddell
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030299149

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The Food-Energy-Water Nexus by Peter Saundry,Benjamin L. Ruddell Pdf

This will be the first textbook on the integration of food, energy and water systems (FEWS). In recent years, the world has seen a dramatic rise in interdisciplinary energy and environmental courses and degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In the US for instance, the number and variety of such programs has increased significantly over the past decade, Simultaneously, national and international initiatives that integrate food, energy and water systems have been launched. This textbook provides a substantive introduction to the food-energy-water nexus suitable for use in higher level undergraduate and graduate level courses and for scholars moving into the field of nexus studies without a strong background in all three areas and the many aspects of nexus studies.

Author : Kamel Amer,Zafar Adeel,Benno Böer,Walid Saleh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319484082

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The Water, Energy, and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region by Kamel Amer,Zafar Adeel,Benno Böer,Walid Saleh Pdf

This book investigates the need for a more open and interdisciplinary dialogue on the nexus of food, water and energy security in the Arab region. It argues that achieving sustainable economic development is irretrievably tied to the security of the water–energy–food nexus, which is in turn essential for bringing about sustained peace. Further, it discusses various approaches to achieving these lofty objectives, and offers the following take-away messages: The Arab region is currently under considerable water stress, and the situation will continue to get worse with a number of global changes – most notably those related to climate and regional water distribution. Viable solutions are available in the Arab region and can be implemented through innovative policies, judicious use of new technologies, and stimulating public opinion. Integration across water, energy, and food sectors is obviously needed but achieving it in practice is extremely challenging. There are some gaps in the scientific understanding but at the same time there is a wealth of data and synthesized information that can guide decision-making.

Author : Velma I. Grover,Amani Alfarra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781351651950

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Water, Sustainable Development and the Nexus by Velma I. Grover,Amani Alfarra Pdf

Water is intricately linked with food security, energy security, and sustainable development. As the world is moving towards sustainable development goals, it is critical to recognize the role of water in attaining these goals. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus draws attention to the complex and interrelated nature of global resource systems and forces us to think about how a decision in one sector impacts other interlinked sectors as well. This book looks at the three dimensions of sustainable developmentenvironment, economics and society – and how water is linked with them and explores the nexus approach as a framework to look at the issues and identify solutions.

Author : Robert C. Brears
Publisher : Springer
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781137583659

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The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus by Robert C. Brears Pdf

This book argues that a variety of policies will be required to create synergies between the water-energy-food nexus sectors while reducing trade-offs in the development of a green economy. Despite rising demand for water, energy and food globally, the governance of water-energy-food sectors has generally remained separate with limited attention placed on the interactions that exist between them. Brears provides readers with a series of in-depth case studies of leading cities, states, nations and regions of differing climates, lifestyles and income-levels from around the world that have implemented a variety of policy innovations to reduce water-energy-food nexus pressures and achieve green growth. The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus will be of interest to town and regional planners, resource conservation managers, policymakers, international companies and organisations interested in reducing water-energy-food nexus pressures, environmental NGOs, researchers, graduate and undergraduate students.

Author : Robert William Sandford,Jon O'Riordan
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781771601429

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The Climate Nexus by Robert William Sandford,Jon O'Riordan Pdf

"Published to coincide with the United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in Paris, France, in December 2015, this latest RMB manifesto introduces readers to the serious and converging impacts of climate and weather on water, food and energy and on the biodiversity we cannot do without. Secure supplies of water, food and energy are essential to human dignity and well-being around the globe. In turn, the vitality of these three depends on a thriving biodiversity supported by healthy ecosystems. The complex interdependence among these four factors is known as the Nexus. Global demand for the first three elements is increasing due to population growth and rising per capita incomes in developing countries, with steadily worsening consequences for the fourth of these elements. The four Nexus elements are also coming under increasing pressure from climate disruption: more frequent and severe flooding and storms, droughts, extreme heat, pest outbreaks. What's more, Nature's capacity to moderate these impacts is being steadily eroded by rapid, widespread land-use development and associated pollution. This impending "perfect storm" of increasing demand, decreasing supplies and rapidly changing hydro-climatic conditions throughout the Nexus requires transformative policy responses that encompass economy, equity, social justice, fairness and the environment. This book outlines these challenges and offers a pathway to resolving them."--

Author : Velma I. Grover,Amani Alfarra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781498786522

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Water, Sustainable Development and the Nexus by Velma I. Grover,Amani Alfarra Pdf

Water is intricately linked with food security, energy security, and sustainable development. As the world is moving towards sustainable development goals, it is critical to recognize the role of water in attaining these goals. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus draws attention to the complex and interrelated nature of global resource systems and forces us to think about how a decision in one sector impacts other interlinked sectors as well. This book looks at the three dimensions of sustainable developmentenvironment, economics and society – and how water is linked with them and explores the nexus approach as a framework to look at the issues and identify solutions.

Author : P. Abdul Salam,Sangam Shrestha,Vishnu Prasad Pandey,Anil Kumar Anal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119243168

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Water-Energy-Food Nexus by P. Abdul Salam,Sangam Shrestha,Vishnu Prasad Pandey,Anil Kumar Anal Pdf

Water, energy and food are key resources to sustain life, and are the fundamental to national, regional and global economies. These three resources are interlinked in multiple ways, and the term “nexus” captures the interconnections. The nexus has been discussed, debated, researched, and advocated widely but the focus is often on the pairings of “water-energy” or “water-food” or “energy-food”. To really benefit from the nexus approach in terms of resource use efficiency it is essential to understand, operationalize and practice the nexus of all three resources. As demand for these resources increases worldwide, using them sustainability is a critical concern for scientists and citizens, governments and policy makers. Volume highlights include: Contributions to the global debate on water-energy-food nexus Examples of the nexus approach in practice from different regions of the world Perspectives on the future of the nexus agenda Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Theories and Practices is a valuable resource for students, research scholars and professionals in academic institutions with strong interests in interdisciplinary research involving geography, earth science, environmental science, environmental management, sustainability science, international development, and ecological economics. The volume will also be useful for professionals, practitioners and consultants in /NGOs, government, and international agencies. Read an interview with the editors to find out more: https://eos.org/editors-vox/working-towards-a-sustainable-future

Author : Cesar Carmona-Moreno,E. Crestaz,Y. Cimmarrusti,F. Farinosi,M. Biedler,A. Amani,A. Mishra,A. Carmona-Gutierrez
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1789062586

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Implementing the Water-Energy-Food- Ecosystems Nexus and Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by Cesar Carmona-Moreno,E. Crestaz,Y. Cimmarrusti,F. Farinosi,M. Biedler,A. Amani,A. Mishra,A. Carmona-Gutierrez Pdf

The book’s primary intention is to serve as a roadmap for professionals working in developing countries interested in the Nexus Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) approach. The book shows a multi-disciplinary approach, showcasing the importance of the proper use of Nexus WEFE when implementing certain development programs in regions around the globe. It can be presented as a manual for an individual that either wishes to implement intervention projects following the NEXUS approach or students interested in cooperation and development. The book begins with a general explanation of the theoretical concepts and implementation processes of Nexus WEFE and continues getting into case studies, explaining the importance of proper implementation and potential drawbacks and solutions to them. This book has a particular focus on the European Union cooperation policies when implementing such an approach in developing countries.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,José Baltazar Salgueirinho de Andrade Guerra
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030572358

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Water, Energy and Food Nexus in the Context of Strategies for Climate Change Mitigation by Walter Leal Filho,José Baltazar Salgueirinho de Andrade Guerra Pdf

This book focuses on climate change and sustainable development, showcasing examples of research, projects and other initiatives aimed at educating various target groups. Helping readers gain a better understanding of the water, energy and food nexus challenges in the context of climate change, and featuring valuable insights that can be implemented in other areas, it will appeal to researchers and students as well as practitioners.