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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Blog // Interview // Understanding the Energy-Food-Water Nexus is Crucial for Business Success
Hugh Welsh, President, DSM North America, a global science based company active in health nutrition and minerals, talks about the company's…
Water-Energy Nexus // Is Water the New Bottom Line for the Private Sector?
The business world is quickly beginning to understand the intersection of the water sector and the energy sector and the significant impact they have…
Live Science // To Cool a Warming Planet, Give Developing Countries a Voice (Op-Ed)
The cornerstone for all negotiations at COP21 in Paris next year remains helping nations cut carbon emissions, but other factors can easily derail…
SEI // Creating a Buzz about the Nexus
The development sector is no stranger to buzzwords; it might even be one of the biggest producers of them. Once a buzzword catches on, it tends to…
New Security Beat Blog // Fossil Fuel Boom Rewiring North America's Energy Infrastructure
As awareness grows after a series of spectacular and deadly spills over the last four years, activists are demanding the 61-year-old steel oil…
The Ecologist // The food-water-energy nexus defeated the Romans. It could defeat us too
The Romans discovered the food-water-energy nexus - and not in a good way. We need to heed the warnings from Roman history.
Coastweek // Water security key to progress, stability in Africa: experts
African experts on Tuesday called for concerted efforts to ensure sustainable development, peace and stability in the Horn of Africa region to…
Directions Magazine India // SMOS releases five year data of soil moisture
One key to face our growing demands of water, energy and food is the climate-related variable soil moisture. Soil moisture is a key parameter for…
Silk Road Reporters // Relations Between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan Continue Downward
With frequent disputes over energy, water, and trade, the "brotherly solidarity" between the governments of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is…
CFA Institute Blog // Book Review // Global Trends 2030
The report, Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds, provides a thought-provoking read for any money manager who even minimally considers a long-term…
Forbes // Is Water the New Bottom Line for the Private Sector?
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF)'s report and surrounding events are highlighting success stories and, more importantly, opportunities…
UNECE // Press Release // UNECE and Global Water Partnership launch nexus assessment to promote a more sustainable use of natural resources in the Syr Darya River Basin
On Thursday, 4 December 2014, a three-day workshop was concluded on managing the water, land, ecosystem and energy resources of the Syr Darya River…
Bernama // Australian Trade Minister To Visit South America
Australia's Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb will visit three South American countries from Dec 6 to 13 to promote bilateral trade and…
Consortium for Ocean Leadership // Senate Committee Approves Legislation on Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy, and the Energy-Water Nexus
The US-Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources approved the Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act of 2013 (S. 1419), and the Nexus of…
veooz // UNESCO Launches Food, Energy, Environment and Water Network - African Regional Coverage
The network stresses the importance of these sectors for human wellbeing and environmental health.
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