Governance (of the Nexus)
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…
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…
Research article // Catalyzing sustainable development goals through the water-energy-food nexus
By Luxon Nhamo and colleagues. This mixed transdisciplinary study developed a WEF nexus-based framework to guide strategic policy decisions to…
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…
Research article // Water–energy–food–ecosystem nexus: how to frame and how to govern
By Caro Eline Mooren and colleagues. based on an in-depth analysis of WEFE nexus interlinkages, associated governance challenges, and practical…
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…
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 // Financing for River Basin Organisations to Operationalise the WEFE Nexus in Transboundary River Basins Through the EU
By Mueller & Worsley. This policy brief provides critical insights and actionable recommendations for mobilising and managing finance to enable River…
Policy Brief // New Directions for EU Action on the Implementation of the WEFE Nexus in Transboundary River Basins
By Mueller & Worsley. This policy brief examines how the EU can enhance the implementation of the WEFE Nexus in African transboundary river basins,…
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 // The water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus scenario in Africa: Perspective and policy implementations
By Apeh & Nwulu. This paper analyses Africa’s escalating water-energy-food-ecosystem security challenges under rapid population growth, climate…
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…
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…