Video // Water, Energy, Food - Nexus Thinking Explained
This motion infographic explains the importance of nexus thinking in our everyday lives and policy decisions. It explores the deep interconnections between the three essential resources and highlights the need for nexus thinking to help meet the world's needs, as it grows from 7 to 9 billion by 2050.
This motion infographic explains the importance of nexus thinking in our everyday lives and policy decisions.
Nexus thinking is a new way of thinking that recognises the crucial interdependence of water, energy and food: a relationship that forms the core of the Environment Nexus project. This IIEA video explores the deep interconnections between the three essential resources and highlights the need for nexus thinking to help meet the world's needs, as it grows from 7 to 9 billion by 2050.
The Environment Nexus project is co-financed by the European Parliament.
Water, Energy, Food - Nexus Thinking Explained from Mike Mahon on Vimeo.
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