Past Events
Session at RGS 2018 // Cross-Sectoral Collaboration and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Lessons from Policy and Practice in Tanzania
The water-energy-food nexus recognises the strong interconnections between key sectors underpinning development in sub-Saharan Africa, all of which are vulnerable to climate…
SWWW 2018 Event // Towards the Circularization of Hydroelectricity using the Existing Hydraulic Infrastructure
Synergistic approaches to respond to both food and energy needs and an integrated management of water are essential to respond to the WEF Nexus, in particular to attain the…
SWWW 2018 Session // Share, Conserve, Develop! How do we do it all in Transboundary Basins?
Bridging Conservation and Development through Stakeholder Inclusive Transboundary Water Governance: How do the imperatives of water-related ecosystem conservation and those…
SWWW 2018 Event // Donors’ Water Strategies under the 2030 Agenda
The rising importance of water in the development agenda is proven by a dedicated SDG on water as well as by the fact that water is integrated into more that 90% of the NDC…
Session at RGS 2018 // What is Driving the Water-Energy-Food Nexus? Knowledge, Power and Genesis of an Emerging Resource Governance Concept
Session at the Annual Conference of the Royal Geographical Society: In the context of accelerated global change, the Water-Energy-Food Nexus has gained increasing attention…
SWWW 2018 Event // Understanding the Forest-Water Nexus: Redefining the Narrative?
This event will discuss the prevailing narratives surrounding forests and water: the myths, the complex truths and the implications our understanding has on practice and…
SWWW 2018 Session // Asia Focus - Tackling the Water-Energy-Ecosystems-Food Nexus
This session will examine all four aspects of the Nexus and attempt to uncover the complex nature of the Water, Energy, Ecosystems, Food Nexus. Each aspect of the Nexus will…
SWWW 2018 Session // Eye on LAC- Natural Infrastructure and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Most countries in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries are expanding their water, land, and energy footprint. These investments are putting pressure on a wide…
SWWW 2018 Session // Creating Peace through the Water-Energy-Food and Security Nexus Perspective
In many regions, dwindling water and land resources endanger the livelihoods of the population. Often, poor land and water governance and management – such as a lack of…
SWWW 2018 Event // MENA Focus - Benefits for Ecosystems and Wetlands through the Nexus
In the Mediterranean, wetlands are among its richest ecosystems, providing exceptional value and services including water purification, flood control, carbon sink and…
Royal Geographical Society // Annual Conference 2018
The 2018 Annual International Conference will be held at Cardiff University from Tuesday 28 August to Friday 31 August 2018. This year's topic is "Geographical landscapes /…
SWWW 2018 Session // Water and Security: Assessing Risks and Mitigation Options in Hotspots
Since ancient times, water has played a key role in security and conflict. This role is expected to increase, as pressures over water are growing due to economic growth,…
SWWW 2018 Session // Hype or Groundbreaking: Has Securing Water for Food Delivered?
Securing Water For Food (SWFF) celebrates its 5th year anniversary since launching at the 2013 World Water Week. The program’s aim is to identify and accelerate innovations…
PennState // Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Workshop
Penn State has world-class expertise in food, energy, and water (FEW) issues but not enough opportunities to make connections across disciplines. The intersection of the FEW…
SWWW 2018 Session // Investing in Freshwater Ecosystems and Biodiversity: A Key Development Challenge
Conserving biodiversity and freshwater related ecosystem services is essential to help achieve the goals of Agenda 2030. Equally, ecosystems and the freshwater services they…