Nexus methodology
Research Article // A tool for optimizing the water, energy, food and ecosystem service nexus amidst diverse stakeholder interests
By Verbist et al. This study applies the Stakeholder WEFE Efficiency Evaluation Tool (SWEET) to optimize the water–energy–food–ecosystem (WEFE) nexus…
Research Article // Quantifying Nature-Based Solutions within the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus: an intensity-based WEFE assessment of an agroecological vineyard in Northern Spain
By Rhouma et al. This study develops an intensity-based WEFE Nexus framework to quantitatively assess how agroecological Nature-Based Solutions…
Research Article // An analytical framework to assess SDG targets within the context of WEFE nexus in the Mediterranean region
By Malago et al. This study develops an analytical framework to assess how WEFE nexus practices in the Mediterranean region contribute to achieving…
Research Article // Multi-dimensional Assessment of the Water-Food Nexus in a Semi-Arid Watershed
By Özel et al. This study presents a holistic water-food nexus assessment for the Upper Sakarya Watershed, integrating hydrological modelling,…
MOOC // Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions
This four module course focuses on the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) nexus as an example of integrated systems thinking in science that can resolve…
Research Article // Water–food–energy nexus pathways in the Nile river basin under climate change uncertainty
By Hamdy Elsayed et al. Managing the Water, Food and Energy (WFE) nexus in transboundary rivers like the Nile is challenging due to inter-sectoral…
Research Article // Assessing the asymmetric food-energy-water nexus in SCO trade: A multi-scale MRIO analysis of embodied flows
By Shaohui Liu et al. This article examines how growing trade within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) shifts food, energy, and water…
Research Article // Groundwater Protection and the Food–Water–Energy Nexus: A Conspectus
By Clothier et al. This Article reviews groundwater-protection measures under two contrasting food-production systems: viticulture in temperate New…
Research Article // WEFE nexus unveiled: a comprehensive review of monitoring and modelling methods in the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus
By Vrachioli et al. This paper underscores the importance of considering ecosystems on an equal footing with water, energy, and food sectors,…
Webinar // Nexus Seminar N.86: The Development, Application, and Future of the WEF Nexus Index
In this seminar, Dr. Simpson introduced the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Index, a national-level composite indicator built on 21 key indicators. He…
Research Article // Coupling coordination and driving factors of the water-energy-food nexus in China: A sustainable development perspective
By Lu et al. This article proposes an evaluation indicator system and analyzes the comprehensive evaluation level, coupling coordination degree…
Research Article // Towards equitable, integrated, and adaptive water-energy-food nexus research in Africa: A systematic literature review
By Richelle et al. This systematic review assesses the evolution of WEF Nexus research in Africa, identifying key themes such as resource security,…
Webinar // Nexus Seminar 87: Integrating WEFE Nexus Indicators for Assessing Sustainability in Farming Systems
In this seminar, participants were introduced to the WEFE Nexus Indicator (WEFNI) framework and explored how water, carbon, and energy footprints can…
Policy Brief // Policy Brief on WEFE Nexus Bridging Framework: A methodological framework for WEFE Nexus implementation
This Policy Brief presents the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus, an integrated approach that coordinates water, energy, food, and ecosystem…
Recording // Humanity at the Center: Global Citizenship, Ethical AI, and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus for Transformative SDG Action (HLPF 2026 Side Event)
This event explored how global citizenship, ethical AI, and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus can accelerate the SDGs. Youth presented AI-driven solutions…