Water
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 // 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…
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…
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 // 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…
Webinar // Global FEWture Alliance Webinar Series
The Global FEWture Alliance Webinar Series provides insight into a range of topics related to the WEFE-Nexus.
Webinar // Co-designing WEFE nexus scenarios (Session 1)
The first GoNexus webinar took place on 22 October for an hour-long session focused on the co-construction of the WEFE (Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems)…
Research article // An integrated participatory framework for WEFE nexus strategic planning: The Jordan Valley case study
By Nikolaos P. Nikolaidis and colleagues. The article presents a participatory framework for strategic planning within the WEFE nexus, using the…
Research Article // Understanding Unsustainable Irrigation Practices in a Regionally Contested Large River Basin in Peninsular India Through the Lens of the WEFE Nexus
By Gupta and Rowan. This study examines how unsustainable irrigation practices in India's Cauvery River Basin are driven by fragmented governance,…
Webinar // Implementing the WEFE Nexus in the Zambezi Basin – Challenges and Opportunities in a Transboundary River System (Session 3)
On 9 April, the GoNexus project, in partnership with the Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM), hosted a high-level webinar to present findings…
Webinar // Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus - Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey
In this 90 minute webinar Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey speaks on the development and implementation of a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus…
Webinar // Webinar on Catalysing SDGS through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
This webinar, held on April 24, 2025, explores how integrating water, energy, and food systems underpin sustainable development, addressing SDG…
Blog // Revisiting transboundary water allocation in the Incomati: emerging evidence from a CGIAR modelling effort
This article presents a transboundary water modeling initiative in the Incomati River Basin, engaging stakeholders from South Africa, Eswatini, and…
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…
Research Article // Next-Generation Water-Saving Strategies for Greenhouses Using a Nexus Approach with Modern Technologies
By Zou et al. This work presents an integrated approach to greenhouse water conservation, combining advanced technologies such as atmospheric water…