Policy
Research Article // Spatial-temporal evolution and driving factors of water-energy-food-ecology coordinated development in the Tarim River Basin
By Zhen et al. This study evaluates the spatial–temporal evolution and driving mechanisms of the WEFE nexus in the Tarim River Basin from 2000 to…
Research Article // An integrated methodology for systematic stakeholder engagement in environmental decision-making under the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems nexus framework
By Papadopoulou et al. This study presents a practical framework that turns stakeholder input into clear policies and solutions for managing the WEFE…
Research Article // A novel tool for translating Research and Innovation project outputs into measurable contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
By Rhouma et al. This study introduces a user-friendly and adaptable SDG-Tool that systematically translates research and innovation project outputs…
Research Article // Adaptability analysis and spatial correlation characteristics of water-energy-food-ecology system in the Yellow River Basin from the perspective of symbiosis
By Han et al. This study constructs an adaptability evaluation framework for the WEFE system in the Yellow River Basin, revealing spatial…
Research Article // A review of the water-energy-food nexus in Central Asia’s transboundary basins: trends, gaps and applications assessments
By Bamgboye et al. This study reviews WEF nexus research in Central Asia’s transboundary basins, identifying dominant trends, methodological gaps,…
Research Article // Managing the water-energy-food nexus in the adige river basin: impacts of climate and land use change on ecosystem services bundles
By Sambo et al. This study evaluates how climate and land-use change affect ecosystem service bundles within the WEF nexus in the Adige River Basin.
Research Article // A Methodological Framework for Assessing the Coherence of WEFE Nexus Policies: Illustration and Application at the River Basin Level
By Mooren et al. This paper presents a novel framework to assess policy coherence across the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem nexus, highlighting how…
Policy Brief // Working with the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus
This policy note provides a summary and perspectives of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus for climate-resilient sustainable development.…
Research article // A review of interconnected challenges in the water–energy–food nexus: Urban pollution perspective towards sustainable development
By Kazem Javan and colleagues. The swift growth of cities worldwide poses significant challenges in ensuring a sufficient water, energy, and food…
Research article // Causal Loop Diagrams for bridging the gap between Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus thinking and Nexus doing: Evidence from two case studies
By Raffaele Giordano and colleagues. Despite its success, the actual implementation of the Nexus holistic approach is still hampered by several…
Research Article // Looking at the Water-Energy-Food nexus through the lens of Ecosystem Services: a new perspective
By Beatrice Sambo and colleagues. This perspective paper argues that a truly integrated nexus approach necessitates placing ecosystem services at the…
Blog // Securing Shared Waters: Regional Partnerships and Policy Innovations for Small Transboundary Rivers in Central Asia
Discover how regional experts and stakeholders in Central Asia are collaborating to unlock the overlooked potential of small transboundary rivers for…
Research Article // A WEFE nexus CGE model for Réunion Island: the REWEFE model
By Henseler. This study introduces and validates the REWEFE model, offering a structured framework to enhance the evaluation and interpretation of…
Research Article // Developing narratives for policy-relevant water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus pathways: How global and European Union drivers interact
By Arfa et al. By integrating global climate and socioeconomic scenarios with EU policy objectives, this study develops policy-relevant narratives…
Webinar // Localising the WEFE nexus in cities: Translating EU policy into urban investments
The ECDPM organised a online roundtable to bring together practitioners and policymakers to discuss how EU policy can be translated into actions that…