Bridging the Water and Food Gap: The Role of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Mohtar, Rabi H., Assi, Amjad T. and Daher, Bassel (2015). Bridging the Water and Food Gap: The Role of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. Working Paper. United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES).

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    Author Mohtar, Rabi H.
    Assi, Amjad T.
    Daher, Bassel
    Editor Hettiarachchi, Hiroshan
    Title Bridging the Water and Food Gap: The Role of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
    Series Title Working Paper
    Volume/Issue No. 5
    Publication Date 2015
    Place of Publication Dresden
    Publisher United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES)
    Pages 42
    Language eng
    Abstract The paper introduces global resources challenges and their risks and shifts in what society defines as global securities. The paper will then introduce the water-energy-food nexus as a resource integration platform and will highlight green water as a hotspot in this nexus. Analysis will focus on the manner in which green water should be viewed as a resource base for food security. Discussions related to its regional integration into food security issues will be explored and the implications of climate change and externalities that affect water resources variability will be discussed. Nexus hotspot applications are introduced to highlight the use of the nexus as a holistic platform to address water, energy, and food resources. The paper closes with the presentation of recommendations for next steps.
    Copyright Holder United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES)
    Copyright Year 2015
    Copyright type All rights reserved
    ISBN 9783944863245
    DOI 10.53325/GEKW1660
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