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MOOC // Dimensions of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus - Global level course
This free online course strengthens participants’ understanding of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus and its relevance across different…
Research Article // The water-energy-food nexus, its relationship with ecosystems, and its role in supporting society
By Sušnik et al. This research article explores the interdependencies between water, energy and food and argues that all three sectors are equally…
Policy Brief // Securing dryland futures - Harnessing the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus through nature-based solutions in the Near East and Africa
This policy brief explores integrated approaches to strengthening dryland resilience through sustainable land-use planning and the…
Research Article // Mapping the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus: Insights and limitations from a systematic literature review on interconnected resource management
By Tosiliani et al. This literature review examines the interdependencies of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus, with particular attention…
Video Podcast // RETOUCH NEXUS Narratives Episode 2 - Discover the Interconnections between Water-Energy-Food and Ecosystems can solve the Global Water Crisis
This episode examines the impacts of climate change on water resources in Slovakia, focusing on rising temperatures, uneven rainfall, and growing…
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 // 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 // Diverse values of nature can drive transformative change in the WEFE nexus governance in Mediterranean countries
By Garau et al. This study addresses gaps in the WEFE nexus research by integrating the IPBES Diverse Values of Nature and Human–Nature Connectedness…
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 // 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,…
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…
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 // A novel modelling toolkit for unpacking the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus of agricultural development
By Correa-Cano et al. This study develops a novel WEFE modelling toolkit integrating irrigation simulation, economic modelling, and life cycle…
Research Article // The WEF Nexus Index and Human Development Index as complementary lenses of sustainable development
By Gareth Beresford Simpson et al. A comparative analysis of the WEF Nexus Index and the HDI the Human Development Index (HDI).
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,…