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Unpacking the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Tools for Assessment and Cooperation Along a Continuum

This article, part of a thematic report for Stockholm World Water Week 2013, argues for developing and implementing systematic approaches that increase understanding of the water-energy-food nexus.

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Granit, J., M. Fogde, H. Hoff, J. Joyce, L. Karlberg, J.L. Kuylenstierna and A. Rosemarin (2013). Unpacking the Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Tools for Assessment and Cooperation Along a Continuum. Jägerskog, A., Clausen, T. J., Lexén, K., and Holmgren, T. (eds.) 2013. Cooperation for a Water Wise World – Partnerships for Sustainable Development. Report Nr. 32. Stockholm International Water Institute, Stockholm. 45-50.

In order to achieve sustainable development goals, the authors argue, we need such approaches across scales and across multiple sectors., both at different scales and across multiple sectors. Applying a nexus analysis at different scales would strengthen collaboration between stakeholders, and would also help to identify measures for cooperative governance and management that support outcomes along multiple value chains within the nexus. It would also help to maintain and restore ecosystem goods and services.

This article aims to encourage further work in this area by presenting examples of methods and tools to unpack the nexus along a continuum, ranging from qualitative approaches to more data-driven and quantitative modelling approaches.

Download the article (PDF, 350kb) or read the full report (external link to SIWI)

SEI authors

Arno Rosemarin
Arno Rosemarin

Senior Research Fellow

SEI Headquarters

Madeleine Fogde
Madeleine Fogde

Senior Project Manager

SEI Headquarters

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