1. Introduction

Learning Unit 01

Introduction to the Water-Energy-Food Security Nexus (WEF Nexus)

Alexandra Nauditt, Silvia Krautzik

The first learning unit will give you an overview of the State of the Art, the history and basic concepts related to “The WEF-Nexus”. In addition, you will get to know the most common linkages between the water, energy, and food sector.

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Table of contents

• 1. Background
• 2. Interconnections
• 3. Beyond the basic Nexus framework
• 4. Self-Assessment