Food and Agriculture
Research Article // The water-energy-food nexus in biodiversity conservation: A systematic review around sustainability transitions of agricultural systems
By Diana C. Moreno Vargas and colleagues. The Water Energy Food nexus is a powerful topic in agricultural systems to elucidate threats to…
Research Article // An inclusive approach for integrated systems: Incorporation of climate in the water-food-energy-land nexus index
By Haseeb Akbar and colleagues. This study aims to incorporate climate as an indicator in the already existing water-food-energy-land nexus…
Research Policy Paper // Promoting Peace Through Climate Resilient Food Security Initiatives
This SIPRI Research Policy Paper examines the interconnectedness of food insecurity, climate and environmental pressures, and violent conflict,…
Research Article // A Sustainability Approach between the Water–Energy–Food Nexus and Clean Energy
By Gricelda Herrera-Franco and colleagues. This article aims to analyse the relationship between the WEF nexus and clean energy through a statistical…
Research Article // Advancing the resource nexus concept for research and practice
By Flour Brouwer and colleagues. This paper aims to test the validity of the nexus construct for research and practice. Based on a systematic review…
Blog // Connecting Companies and Environmental Resources: Knowledge Products Gathered Along the We For Food Initiative
Over a series of four-year, Water and Energy for Food, an international initiative, targeted small middle-sized enterprises working along the…
Call for Proposals // UNU-FLORES - Nexus Dresden Conference
From April 8th to April 10th, 2025, the global Resource Nexus community will come together in Dresden, Germany, to discuss the future of integrated…
Blog // Strengthening Cooperation Through the WEFE Nexus in Central Asia
On June 12, 2024, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, IWMI organized a pivotal side event titled “Strengthening Benefit Sharing in Central Asia: Role of…
Blog // Expanding Weather Station Networks for Climate Resilience and Data-Driven Water Management in Central Asia
With nearly 90% of the Central Asia's water withdrawals dedicated to irrigation, having access to accurate and timely data is essential for…
NEXUS Gains // Learning resources for water–energy–food–ecosystems (WEFE) nexus capacity development
A suite of learning resources to support capacity development on the WEFE nexus for a wide range of actors. The contents focuses on technical as well…
Podcast // Unveiling Synergies - The Global WEF Nexus Community Podcast
This podcast series offers discussions with experts, policymakers, and thought leaders and aims to open up dialogue at the intersection of water,…
Policy Brief // Realizing Africa's water-energy-food-ecosystem-health nexus: a resilient future for nature and people
By K. Akpoti and colleagues. As Africa navigates the impacts of climate change and other socioeconomic challenges, its sustainable development is…
Poster // Mapping irrigated agriculture in Senegal River Valley and Delta
By Laurent Bruckann. A reproducible framework for mapping seasonal irrigation and flood recession agriculture in the Senegal River valley and delta,…
Study // Namibia’s Water–Energy–Food Nexus: National Development in Uncertain Times
By Detlof von Oertzen and colleagues. Namibia faces a multitude of development challenges. Primary among them are water, energy, and food. This text…
Factsheet // Zambezi River Basin
A factsheet about the WEFE Nexus Challenges, Scenarios, and solutions in the Zambezi River Basin in Southern Africa.