Food and Agriculture
Research Article // Incorporating nitrogen in the water-energy-food nexus: An optimization approach
By Reem Khattar and colleagues. This work emphasizes the potential role of nitrogen as a primary decision factor when addressing WEF security and…
Nexus Regional Dialogue LAC // IIGE, GIZ, and the Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme present the implementation of a solar cocoa dryer in Tena, Ecuador
On April 13th, a technical visit was conducted at the solar cocoa dryer located at the Kallari Association's collection centre in Tena, Ecuador to…
Video Podcast // RETOUCH NEXUS Narratives - Episode 1
In this episode, Prof. Ján Pokrivčák and Jozef Šumichrast discuss water resource management in Slovak agriculture, with a focus on climate change and…
Research Article // The Water-Energy–Food Nexus in European Countries: A Review and Future Perspectives
By Somayeh Rezaei Kalvani and Fulvio Celico. This paper investigates the status of the WEF nexus in European countries. It is highlighted that most…
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 // Towards an operational irrigation management system for Sweden with a water–food–energy nexus perspective
By Pietro Campana and colleagues. This study applies a water–food–energy nexus modelling framework to evaluate drought impacts on irrigation and…
Research Article // Are farmers willing to adopt climate-smart Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus designs? A case of olive producers in Crete using a participatory choice experiment
This paper investigates olive producers’ preferences for adopting climate-smart WEFE Nexus strategies in Crete, revealing that farmers tend to favor…
Research Article // Gender equity and social inclusion in the water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) nexus: Frameworks and tools for moving from resource-centric to people-centric WEFE nexus approaches
By Riina Jalonen and colleagues. This learning module focuses on how to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations in WEFE…
Research Article // Coupling Coordination and Spatial-Temporal Evolution of Water-Land-Food Nexus: A Case Study of Hebei Province at a County-Level
By Wenzhe Luo and colleagues. The researchers chose 26 indicators to build a Water-Land-Food nexus evaluation index system. The authors used the…
Research Article // A System Innovation Approach for Science-Stakeholder Interface: Theory and Application to Water-Land-Food-Energy Nexus
By Angelos Alamanos and colleagues. The authors synthesise lessons from Greece's practical and research experience, identify knowledge and…
Research Article // The Nexus between Agriculture, Water, Energy and Environmental Degradation in Central Asia—Empirical Evidence Using Panel Data Models
By Olimjon Saidmamatov and colleagues. There is a positive long-term impact of economic growth, water productivity, energy consumption and…
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…
Nexus Regional Dialogue MENA // Water-Energy-Food Nexus Training conducted in Algeria to enhance the capacities of the Mediterranean Environmental Network
Between March 19th - 21st 2023, a three-day Water-Energy-Food Nexus training was conducted in Algiers, Algeria for the Nexus Work Group (WG) of the…
Research Article // The water-energy-food nexus, its relationship with ecosystems, and its role in supporting society
By Sušnik et al. This research article explores the interdependencies between water, energy and food and argues that all three sectors are equally…
Programa Diálogo Regional Nexo para América Latina y el Caribe // IIGE, GIZ y el Programa Nexo presentan la implementación de secador solar de cacao en Tena, Ecuador.
El pasado 13 de abril se realizó la visita técnica al secador solar de cacao, ubicado en el Centro de Acopio de la Asociación Kallari, en Tena…