Discussion Forum in South Africa // Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National Planning
In South Africa, there is a lack of a clear elevated plan to manage the water-energy-food nexus and to inform decision-making processes in support of the National Development Plan. In light of the recent severe droughts, it is essential to have a national dialogue by the relevant experts, affected communities, and government departments. This event aims at discussing recent research and looking at steps taken by the government to better manage water, energy and food security.
Event objectives
- To assess the extent government policy takes account of challenges related to water, energy and food security, and whether there is alignment
- For researchers to present their research, thinking, and innovation regarding the interrelatedness of water, energy and food
- To facilitate exchanges and solution-driven deliberations around the nexus
- To discuss and respond to issues that should influence policy-makers to align the national water, energy and food st rategies for the purpose of attaining security of supply in all these areas
Questions for consideration
- How can South Africa’s planning for energy resources be optimised to support increased fresh water and food security?
- Is the current national water st rategy adequate to deal with future shortages due to changing climate?
- How can the agriculture indust ry support efficient use of water and energy resources?
- In light of the above, what are the prospects of establishing a national task team on the water-energy-food nexus?
Envisaged outcomes
- Collating recommendations for government, which will be publicised and sent to the relevant authorities
- Identifying issues for further discussion and determining possible follow-up actions
Presentations
Presentation // Assessing the State of the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus in South Africa
By T. Mabhaudhi, G. Simpson, J. Badenhorst, M. Mohammed, T. Motongera, A. Senzanje, GWP Jewitt, D. Naidoo, and S. Mpandeli, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food…
Presentation // Water-Food-Energy Nexus - the FAO Perspective
By Lewis Hove, FAO Representative in SA: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National Planning"…
Presentation // The WEF Nexus in South Africa's Water Governance (1910-2008)
By Johann Templehoff, Extraordinary Professor, South African Water History Archival, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National…
Presentation // Nuclear Technology in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
By Phumzile Tshelane, Group CEO: South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National Planning"…
Presentation // Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National Planning
By Nandha Govender, General Manager; Water & Environmental Operations: Eskom, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National Planning" in…
Presentation // Climate Change Adaptation through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus in South Africa
By Sylvester Mpandeli, Research Manager: Water Utilisation in Agric; Water Research Commission, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient…
Presentation // Challenges to Farmers, Optimising Crop Production while Limiting Water and Energy Usage Applied to Potato Production in South Africa
By Linus Franke, Head of Department: Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences, University of the Free State, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient…
Presentation // Water Resource Planning and Management for Water Security in South Africa
By Patrick Mlilo, Director: National Water Resource Planning; Department of Water and Sanitation, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient…
Presentation // Relevant Research for the WEF Nexus – The CSIR Approach
By Graham von Maltitz, Natural Resources & the Environment (NRE): CSIR, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National Planning" in South…
Presentation // Mine Impacted Water: A Resource for the Circular Economy in South African Mining Communities
By Dheepak Maharajh, Head of Biometalurgy: Mintek, held at the Discussion Forum "Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Towards Efficient National Planning" in South Africa, Oct 2018.
Programme
Where and when
Pelindaba
Hartbeespoort
South Africa
23-24 Oct 2018
Organiser
National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) South Africa
The NSTF is the stakeholder forum representing the science, engineering, technology (SET) and innovation community in South Africa. This ranges from research institutions, universities and state entities to business, professional societies (known as proSET) and civil society. The NSTF engages with policy issues across various government departments and promotes collaboration and critical thinking among the broad range of stakeholders. NSTF Discussion Forums gather stakeholders together, across the public and private sectors, to put forward recommendations to influence government policies.