Food and Agriculture
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 // Diverse values of nature can drive transformative change in the WEFE nexus governance in Mediterranean countries
By Garau et al. This study addresses gaps in the WEFE nexus research by integrating the IPBES Diverse Values of Nature and Human–Nature Connectedness…
Webinar // Nexus Seminar N.86: The Development, Application, and Future of the WEF Nexus Index
In this seminar, Dr. Simpson introduced the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus Index, a national-level composite indicator built on 21 key indicators. He…
Research Article // WEFE nexus unveiled: a comprehensive review of monitoring and modelling methods in the water-energy-food-ecosystems nexus
By Vrachioli et al. This paper underscores the importance of considering ecosystems on an equal footing with water, energy, and food sectors,…
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 // 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 // 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 // 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 // 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 // Integrative Governance and Water Security in the Jordan Valley: Balancing Agriculture, Land Use, and Socio-Political Dynamics
By Al Naimat et al. This study demonstrates that achieving water security in the Jordan Valley requires an adaptive governance approach that…