Peace, security & conflict
Research Article // A review of the water-energy-food nexus in Central Asia’s transboundary basins: trends, gaps and applications assessments
By Bamgboye et al. This study reviews WEF nexus research in Central Asia’s transboundary basins, identifying dominant trends, methodological gaps,…
Discussion Brief // Water connects us: Empowering youth to strengthen water cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa region
By Al-Zu’bi et al. This discussion brief examines how empowering youth can strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the Middle East and North…
Research Article // Energy, water and food nexus in the west region of Cameroon: Case of the Tchouadeng watershed
By Ngoune et al. This study analyzes the WEF-nexus in the Tchouadeng watershed of western Cameroon, showing that sectoral resource management limits…
Research article // An integrated participatory framework for WEFE nexus strategic planning: The Jordan Valley case study
By Nikolaos P. Nikolaidis and colleagues. The Jordan Valley (JV) is a critical region where the interplay of water, energy, food, and ecosystem…
Frexus Project // Training materials for security actors
Discover the training materials (available in French only) for security actors, developed throughout the Frexus Project. The latter aimed to improve…
Research Policy Paper // Promoting Peace Through Climate Resilient Food Security Initiatives
This SIPRI Research Policy Paper examines the interconnectedness of food insecurity, climate and environmental pressures, and violent conflict,…
Legacy of the FREXUS Project // Final Products
After four years of diligent implementation, the conclusion of the FREXUS project, was successfully achieved in June 2023. Throughout this time, the…
FREXUS Project // Success stories from Mali, Chad and Niger
The Frexus project (2019-2023) has been designed to support the peaceful resolution of social tensions and conflicts between population groups,…
Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme // Nexus Newsletter, Issue N° 17, June 2023
The Nexus Newsletter is filled with project updates including activities, milestones and achievements as well as the latest news on the WEF Nexus,…
Frexus Project // Awareness rising campaign for preventing natural resources related conflicts: Collective breaking of Ramadan fasting and de-escalating conflicts
In collaboration with local NGOs, the Frexus project organised collective Ramadan Iftar events and an awareness campaign to prevent natural resource…
Projet Frexus // Campagne de sensibilisation à la prévention des conflits liés aux ressources naturelles : Rupture collective du jeûne du Ramadan et désescalade des conflits
En collaboration avec des ONG locales, le projet Frexus a organisé des événements collectifs d'Iftar du Ramadan et une campagne de sensibilisation…
Frexus Project // Cleaning of the water supply canal of the Koboro pond in the commune of Soboundou
The Frexus project, in partnership with NGO ODI-Sahel, is currently undertaking a canal dredging project near the Koboro waterhole to enhance…
Projet Frexus // Nettoyage du canal d'amenée d'eau de la mare de Koboro dans la commune de Soboundou
Le projet Frexus, en partenariat avec l'ONG ODI-Sahel, entreprend actuellement un projet de dragage du canal près du point d'eau de Koboro afin…
Frexus Project // UN 2023 Water Conference Side Event: Dealing with climate, water and peace: how participatory system analysis supported conflict resolution at local level. Lessons from Niger.
The 23rd of March 2023, the Government of Niger organized a side event at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York. The event, held at the African…
Research Article // Irrigation Systems Management in Nepal: Women’s Strategies in Response to Migration-Induced Challenges
By Diana Suhardiman and colleagues. This paper illustrates how the interplay between existing gender norms, male migration, remittances, and…