MOOC // Dimensions of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus

Intended participants

The course is intended for policymakers and experts from the beneficiary countries of the GEF/ UNEP-MAP MedProgramme: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Montenegro, Morocco, and Tunisia. 

Learning objectives

The course will enable participants to:

• Gain an overview of the key concepts and frameworks behind the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, with relevance to the Mediterranean basin.
• Become familiar with scenario development methodologies and tools for planning and decision-making.
• Understand key indicators and metrics for assessing the WEFE Nexus and the importance of evidence and data collection.
• Have an up-to-date overview of climate change impacts, adaptation, and mitigation from a WEFE nexus perspective, with a focus on regional climate projections for the Mediterranean.
• Consider WEFE nexus response options and solutions, including stakeholder engagement, monitoring, financing and governance.

Course content

• Module 1: Introduction to the WEFE Nexus
• Module 2: Scenario Development and Nexus Assessments for informed decision-making
• Module 3: WEFE Nexus interlinkages in the context of Climate Change
• Module 4: Operationalizing Nexus Solutions

Modality and time dedication

• Four self-paced online modules
• Each module includes an introductory video, mandatory readings, exercises, a discussion forum, and a short quiz
• Approximately 22 hours in total
• One live Zoom session per module for deeper discussion, questions, and exchange of practical experiences

Offered by

Global Water Partnership Mediterranean

UNEP-DHI Centre

Cap-Net

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