7.1 WEF interconnections and related solutions

Nexus sound solutions address challenges which result from the nexus interconnections we identified in LU 6. The challenges include WEF resources scarcity, no WEF access (e.g., no connection to water or energy grid), lack of efficiency in WEF production systems, and environmental degradation (water, air and soil quality deterioration).

Alexandra Nauditt, Antonia Fedlmeier

Alexandra Nauditt, Antonia Feldmeier

Kaddoura & El Katib (2017) in reference to Bazilian (2011) identify three streamlines of the nexus approach which aim for synergistic decision making.

  1. Investigating and formulating the WEF nexus in all kind of contexts to create awareness, knowledge and stimulate political action
  2. Fostering collaboration and capacity building in between institutions which are managing or influencing nexus sectors
  3. Development of frameworks, models, and applications to support decision making for
    a) development, harmonization and integration of WEF strategies and policies configuration and
    b) planning & operation of WEF supply systems



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References
Bazilian, M., Rogner, H., Howells, M., Hermann, S., Arent, D., Gielen, D.,  Yumkella, K. K. (2011). Considering the energy, water and food nexus: Towards an integrated modelling approach. Energy Policy, 39(12), 7896–7906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2011.09.039

Kaddoura, S., & El Khatib, S. (2017). Review of water-energy-food Nexus tools to improve the Nexus modelling approach for integrated policy making. Environmental Science & Policy, 77, 114–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2017.07.007