Water
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…
Case Studies // Examining the Water-Energy-Food Security- Ecosystem Nexus Approach in Nepal
Despite its strong theoretical foundation, the WEFE nexus has been criticized for lacking adequate practical examples and case studies. Specifically,…
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 // Research on the synergy of the water–energy–food composite system in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region
By Jing Wang and colleagues. Taking the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region as an example, this study adopts the composite system synergy degree model to…
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.…
Report // Engineering, Water and Food Nexus
A report of the Standing Technical Committee on Water (CW) of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) on Climate Change and Food…
Research Article // Water–Energy–Land–Food Nexus to Assess the Environmental Impacts from Coal Mining
By Geremias et al. This study applies the WELF nexus framework to assess the environmental impacts of coal mining in the Urussanga River basin,…
Research article // Framing water–energy–food–ecosystem (WEFE) nexus interactions in the Tana-Beles Sub-basin of Ethiopia
By Wuletawu Abera and colleagues. The Tana-Beles Sub-basin of Ethiopia is challenged by population density, climate change, and ecosystem degradation…
Research article // Developing meaningful water-energy-food-environment (WEFE) nexus indicators with stakeholders: An Upper White Nile case study
By Annika Schlemm and colleagues. The majority of existing WEFE nexus indicators and tools tend to be developed without consideration of…
Research Article // Resource Nexus for decision-making: an industry community synergistic approach for textile wastewater management
By Gomes et al. This study applies a WEEF Nexus approach to show that inadequate textile wastewater management and weak regulatory oversight in…
Research Article // Are farmers willing to adopt climate-smart Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus designs? A case of olive producers in Crete using a participatory choice experiment
By Halytsia et al. This study examines olive farmers’ willingness to adopt climate-smart WEFE Nexus practices in Crete, Greece, revealing a…
Factsheet // Senegal River Basin
A factsheet about the WEFE Nexus Challenges, Scenarios, and solutions in the Sengal River Basin in Western Africa.
Factsheet // Zambezi River Basin
A factsheet about the WEFE Nexus Challenges, Scenarios, and solutions in the Zambezi River Basin in Southern Africa.
Research Article // Climate adaptation strategies and sustainable paddy production: a systematic policy review of the water-energy-food nexus in Mbarali district, Tanzania
By Machibula et al. This study reviews Tanzania’s national water, energy, and agriculture policies to assess how climate adaptation and WEF nexus…
Technical Brief // Embedding the Water-Energy Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus in University Curriculum: The Tribhuvan University Experience
By Koirala et al. This technical brief documents the development and institutionalization of an interdisciplinary WEFE Nexus course at Tribhuvan…