event 15 dic. 2016

Book // The Water, Energy, and Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region

Ed. by Kamel M. Amer, Zafar Adeel, Benno Böer and Walid Saleh. 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.

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The book 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.

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Springer website (ePurchase)

Table of Content

  • State of Energy in the Arab Region
    Khoday, Kishan (et al.)
  • Status of Food Security in the Arab Region
    Alzadjali, Tariq Moosa
  • Desalinated Water for Food Production in the Arab Region
    Sewilam, Hani (et al.)
  • Water, Energy, and Food in the Arab Region: Challenges and Opportunities, with Special Emphasis on Renewable Energy in Food Production
    Bryden, John M.
  • Water, Energy, and Food Security in the Arab Region: Regional Cooperation and Capacity Building
    Hamdy, Atef
  • Research and Development to Bridge the Knowledge Gap
    AbuZeid, Khaled
  • Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus in the Arab Region: Thoughts and Policy Options
    Sullivan, Paul
  • Managing Water, Energy, and Food for Long-Term Regional Security
    Adeel, Zafar
  • Current Water for Food Situational Analysis in the Arab Region and Expected Changes Due to Dynamic Externalities
    Mohtar, Rabi H. (et al.)
  • Case Study: Masdar Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program
    El Ramahi, Mohammad
  • Summarizing the Story
    Böer, Benno (et al.)

Published

2016

In

Water Security in a New World series

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