Policy
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…
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…
Research Article // Climate adaptation strategies and sustainable paddy production: a systematic policy review of the water-energy-food nexus in Mbarali district, Tanzania
By Machibula et al. This study reviews Tanzania’s national water, energy, and agriculture policies to assess how climate adaptation and WEF nexus…
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 examines how climate change intensifies interconnected WEFE challenges in the Mediterranean Basin and highlights…
Research Article // A tool for optimizing the water, energy, food and ecosystem service nexus amidst diverse stakeholder interests
By Verbist et al. This study applies the Stakeholder WEFE Efficiency Evaluation Tool (SWEET) to optimize the water–energy–food–ecosystem (WEFE) nexus…
Water Issue Brief 38 // The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus approach to water infrastructure in Africa: Integrated planning, climate resilience, and inclusive growth
By Zemadim et al. This issue brief examines how the WEFE Nexus approach can support integrated water infrastructure planning in Africa by enhancing…
Research Article // An analytical framework to assess SDG targets within the context of WEFE nexus in the Mediterranean region
By Malago et al. This study develops an analytical framework to assess how WEFE nexus practices in the Mediterranean region contribute to achieving…
Research Article // Multi-dimensional Assessment of the Water-Food Nexus in a Semi-Arid Watershed
By Özel et al. This study presents a holistic water-food nexus assessment for the Upper Sakarya Watershed, integrating hydrological modelling,…
Research Article // Financing the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus project: challenges, opportunities, and pathways for sustainable investment
By Rhouma et al. This study explores how innovative financing and governance mechanisms can unlock sustainable investment in integrated WEFE Nexus…
Technical Brief // Embedding the Water-Energy Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus in University Curriculum: The Tribhuvan University Experience
By Koirala et al. This technical brief documents the development and institutionalization of an interdisciplinary WEFE Nexus course at Tribhuvan…