Ecosystems
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 // 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,…
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…
Research Article // Quantifying Nature-Based Solutions within the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus: an intensity-based WEFE assessment of an agroecological vineyard in Northern Spain
By Rhouma et al. This study develops an intensity-based WEFE Nexus framework to quantitatively assess how agroecological Nature-Based Solutions…
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 // A novel modelling toolkit for unpacking the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus of agricultural development
By Correa-Cano et al. This study develops a novel WEFE modelling toolkit integrating irrigation simulation, economic modelling, and life cycle…
FAO Report // The State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture 2021 – Systems at breaking point
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The Report highlights the worsening state of the earth’s soil, land and water resources –…
Policy Brief // What "Nexus"? Towards Resource Nexus Standardization
This policy brief outlines a practical roadmap for strengthening the Resource Nexus approach by establishing a clear, operational definition…
Research Article // Exploring the water-energy-food-ecosystem nexus for climate-resilient and adaptation in developing economies
By Zama et al. This article quantitatively examines how an integrated management approach to the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus can…
Research Article // Mapping the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus: Insights and limitations from a systematic literature review on interconnected resource management
By Tosiliani et al. This literature review examines the interdependencies of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus, with particular attention…
Job Vacancy // Researcher / Research Scholar - Climate Impacts and Damages
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is seeking a researcher to work at the intersection of climate impacts, extreme…
MOOC // Dimensions of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus - Global level course
This free online course strengthens participants’ understanding of the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus and its relevance across different…
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,…