Nexus Interview // Dr. Rabi Mohtar: The Nexus-demand is there, but science is lagging behind practical solutions
Dr. Rabi Mohtar is one of the key researchers in the field of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. His primary research priority is the development of a…
National Workshop // The Nexus between Water, Energy and Food in the Reventazón River Basin
This workshop presented and discussed the results of the national case study in Costa Rica, "Priorities for the water, energy and food nexus in Costa…
Working Paper // Making governance work for water-energy-food nexus approaches
This CDKN working paper by Andrew Scott of the Overseas Development Institute explores the effectiveness of governing for the “water-energy-food…
Phys.org // Sheffield bioenergy experts collaborate with Egyptian partners to produce drinking water
Seawater in Egypt could be turned into drinking water using biomass energy as a source of heat in a new collaborative project from academics at the…
WaCClim Case Study // Water-Energy-Climate Nexus in Mexico
In Mexico, water utilities have a difficult task meeting user’s demands. Low tariffs, high water consumption, and a complicated legal framework have…
WaCClim Case Study // Water-Energy-Climate Nexus in Peru
Peru is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. A low-lying coastal area, with vast arid and semi-arid lands, much of Peru is…
WaCClim Case Study // Water-Energy-Climate Nexus in Thailand
Located in one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of global warming, Thailand has established policies, action plans and climate change…
WaCClim Case Study // Water-Energy-Climate Nexus in Jordan
Jordan is the world ́s second most water-scarce country. Energy consumption accounts for around 73 percent of Jordan’s national emissions and 15 % of…
Project // Water and Wastewater Companies for Climate Mitigation (WaCCliM)
The Water and Wastewater Companies for Climate Mitigation (WaCCliM) project is demonstrating that the water sector can reduce greenhouse gas…
Regional Nexus Dialogue Central Asia // First National Nexus Consultations in Kazakhstan
On June 15, 2017, The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) conducted a national consultative meeting in Astana/Kazakhstan on…
Perspectives on the Nexus // Water, Energy and Food Security in an Era of Climate Change
By Larry A. Swatuk and Corrine Cash. The article is an introduction to a collection that highlights the many and varied ways of analysing and…
EMG Nexus Dialogues Series // The Nexus Approach and the Environmental Dimension of the 2030 Agenda: Policy, Practice and Partnerships
The Dialogues will provide an occasion for UN agencies and other stakeholders to identify areas of mutual interest and to better understand the…
EMG Nexus Dialogues Series // Poverty and Environment in the SDGs - How a Nexus approach enables effective partnerships, synergy and implementation at country level
The second EMG (UN Environment Management Group) Nexus Dialogue to be held on 13-14 July in New York will focus on the poverty and environment nexus…
Hydropower // Addressing Climate Vulnerability for Power System Resilience and Energy Security - A Focus on Hydropower Resources
By Molly Hellmuth, Pamela Cookson and Joanne Potter, ICF/USAid. Hydropower is always at the heart of the Nexus. This paper aims to inform energy…
Water-Energy Nexus // Three Energy-Water Nexus Lessons from the State of Texas
By Kate Zerrenner. With summer just around the corner, I – like many Texans – intend to spend as much time as possible in or near water when it’s…