Video Podcast // RETOUCH NEXUS Narratives Episode 5 - An Island's Perspective on the WEFE Nexus
This episode explores water resource management in Malta through the lens of the WEFE Nexus approach, revealing how a small island nation navigates the complex interdependencies between water, energy, food, and ecosystems.
About the Podcast Series
This Podcast Series creates a space for dialogue and knowledge exchange, engaging diverse stakeholders—including young people and underrepresented voices. Each episode features a different expert such as from academia, political institutions, water utilities, River Basin Organisations, farmers' associations, and NGOs, breaking down complex topics into engaging discussions.
Episode 5
In this episode of RETOUCH NEXUS Narratives, the podcast series from the RETOUCH Nexus project, host Gabriella Baldacchino from the Energy and Water Agency speaks with Dr. Julian Mamo, Earth System Lecturer at the University of Malta. Together, they explore water resource management in Malta through the lens of the WEFE Nexus approach, revealing how a small island nation navigates the complex interdependencies between water, energy, food, and ecosystems. How does desalination link water security to energy production? What role does stakeholder engagement play in managing scarce resources? And how can integrated planning help Malta adapt to climate change while protecting its limited groundwater? This episode offers valuable insights into island resource management and the importance of coordinated planning across sectors.
Available in English.
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