Aquaponics/hydroponics
Event // Upscaling the WEF Nexus for a Climate Resilient Future
The event aims to address the barriers and opportunities to upscaling water and energy efficient technologies in the agriculture sector in the MENA…
Research Article // Energy efficient cooling and heating of aquaponics facilities based on regional climate
By Ammar Alkhalidi and colleagues. In this study, an already existing aquaponics facility in Jordan, named Khodra, will be used to evaluate the…
Job Vacancy // Associate Professor within Aquaculture management, sustainability, and farming technology
Do you want to develop the aquaculture industry in a sustainable way? Apply for this Associate Professor position at the Norwegian University of Life…
Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme // Jamaican farmers receive training in Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Under the 'Addressing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus' (WEF) Project, sustainable hydroponics production systems training was provided to 15 farmers and…
Case Study // Integrated MultiTrophic Aquaponics: A Water-Energy-Food Nexus approach for cycling plant nutrients and minimizing water consumption
By Nora Ibáñez Otazua and colleagues. This study aimed at evaluating the feasibility of combining Integrated MultiTrophic Acquaculture with…
News // FAO and partners present innovative water-energy solutions to address the challenges faced in the agriculture sector in the Caribbean due to climate change
Published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). FAO and under the Mexico – CARICOM – FAO Initiative Cooperation for…
Nexus Blog // Bringing a Sea of Change: Ocean Ecosystem Services’ Contribution to Sustainable Food Systems
A blog post from the SDG Knowledge Hub IISD highlights how innovative aquaculture solutions benefit both land- and sea-based problems. Ines…
Opinion // How to Strengthen Cooperation for a Water Secure South Asia
By Jyotiraj Patra. South Asia is witnessing unprecedented water challenges and risks. Most of these risks are multi-dimensional, dynamic, complex and…
Aquaponics in Small-Scale Farming // Effishent - The Social Startup Using 90% Less Water
The Nexus Resource Platform is widening its scope to include a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. In this regard, NRP spoke with the social…
Research Article // Estimating the Water and Carbon Footprints of Growing Avocados in the Munich Metropolitan Region Using Waste Heat as a Water-Energy-Food Nexus Potential
By Lukas Becker and Daphne Gondhalekar. This research aimed to identify the possibility of growing subtropical or tropical fruits, here especially…
Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme MENA // Demonstration Projects in Egypt: Water-Energy-Food Nexus Farming Design Thinking Workshop Dandara, Egypt
In the view of supporting farmers and entrepreneurs, an interactive workshop gathering 29 farmers, financial institutions representatives,…
Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme MENA // Demonstration Projects in Egypt: Water-Energy-Food-Nexus Farming Design Thinking Workshop El Heiz, Egypt
In the view of supporting farmers and entrepreneurs, an interactive workshop, gathering 17 farmers, educational institutions representatives,…