Water, Food and Energy
Water, Food and Energy
Publication Year:
2023
Authors:
UN-Water
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
UN-Water
Resource Type:
Factsheet
Water-food-energy nexus, including the interdependence of water, food, and energy systems, the challenges and opportunities for sustainable management of these systems.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Factsheet
Publication Year
2023
Author
UN-Water
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
UN-Water
Business Connect Takeaways
Water, food, and energy are interconnected and interdependent resources that are essential for human well-being and sustainable development. However, their production and use can also have significant environmental and social impacts, including water scarcity, land degradation, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Addressing the water-food-energy nexus requires a holistic and integrated approach that takes into account the complex interactions and trade-offs between these resources. This can involve various strategies, such as improving water use efficiency in agriculture, promoting renewable energy sources, and reducing food waste.
Collaboration and cooperation among different stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations, are essential for achieving sustainable and equitable outcomes in the water-food-energy nexus. It also requires the involvement and participation of local communities and marginalized groups.