British firms have acquired more land in Africa for controversial biofuel plantations. Biofuels have been linked to rising food prices and hunger, as well as increased greenhouse gas emission.

The global demands for food, energy, and shelter are putting unprecedented pressure on the resources of the planet. The study, “Tapped Out: How Can Cities Secure Their Water Future?” focuses on growing cities and the need of reliable sources of water.

Resource security matters for India. It has to simultaneously secure energy, water and other minerals to support economic growth; meet basic needs for food, fuel and water for a growing population; and manage the environmental constraints and consequences of increased resource use.

Part One of a five-part series, exploring the power of innovation to boost our access to energy, food, water, raw materials, and human population.

“Global Trends 2030” a report by the National Intelligence Council (NIC) predicts that one of the four megatrends will be the “Food, Water, Energy Nexus.”