Nexus methodology
Research Article // From theory to practice: Challenges of implementing the Water-Energy-Food nexus in South Africa
By Fontana et al. This article examines the opportunities and barriers to implementing the Water–Energy–Food Nexus in South Africa by analysing legal…
Research Article // Exploring uncertainty in the household water, energy, and food nexus: trade-offs and synergies in South Africa
By Ningi et al. This article examines household-level trade-offs and synergies within the water–energy–food nexus in South Africa. Using survey data…
MOOC // Dimensions of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus
This free online course strengthens participants’ capacity to analyse WEFE Nexus interlinkages, work with reliable data, develop future scenarios,…
Research Article // Causal linkages in the water–food–energy nexus: household-level evidence from Punjab, Pakistan
By Ali et al. This article examines the links between water, energy, and food insecurity among households in Punjab, Pakistan, highlighting…
Policy Brief // Lessons from WEF governance - Inclusive living landscapes with thriving communities
This policy brief explores WEF nexus governance in South Africa through a dual lens: insights from multidisciplinary scholars and the lived…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 // Mapping the evolution of the water-energy-food-ecosystem (WEFE) nexus: A comprehensive review of the methods, scales, and sustainability challenges
By Wang et al. This study systematically reviews the evolution of the WEFE nexus, highlighting a shift toward integrated, multi-scale frameworks and…
Research Article // Nexus approach to enhance water energy-food security and ecosystems resilience under climate change in the Mediterranean
By Drobinski et al. This study highlights how climate change exacerbates interconnected water–energy–food–ecosystem challenges in the Mediterranean…
Research Article // Operationalizing the WEFE nexus through participatory strategic planning in the Jordan Valley
By Troullaki et al. This study presents a phased, stakeholder-driven framework that bridges the gap between diagnostic analysis and implementation,…
Research Article // Spatial clustering of WEF-environment Nexus indicators for irrigation water operational performance: A feature-driven approach
By Rahparast et al. This study proposes a feature-driven spatial clustering framework that integrates hydraulic simulation and cross-validated…
Research Article // Framing water–energy–food–ecosystem (WEFE) nexus interactions in the Tana-Beles Sub-basin of Ethiopia
By Abera et al. This study systematically analyzes water–energy–food–ecosystem (WEFE) nexus interactions in Ethiopia’s Tana-Beles Sub-basin,…