Abstract
This paper presents a quantitative assessment framework of the Water, Energy and Food (W-E-F) nexus. The proposed approach allows integrated quantitative assessments by considering all the W-E-F intersectoral linkages and the competing demand for W-E-F resources to evaluate future development scenarios. Firstly, the conceptual model adopted for the proposed framework is presented. Secondly, a detailed methodological framework is introduced to serve as W-E-F nexus evaluation and planning platform. At the practical level, the model is applied to evaluate the W-E-F nexus in Lebanon. Finally, the conclusions and further developments are presented.
Highlights
The importance of the Water, Energy, Food (W-E-F) nexus has been gaining global momentum over the last few years
This paper presents a quantitative assessment framework of the Water, Energy and Food (W-E-F) nexus
The water, energy and food sectors are interdependent while each faces their own specific supply risks in the face of increases in demand driven by population growth and mobility, climate change, urbanization, economic development, international trade and technological changes [1] [2] [3]
Summary
The importance of the Water, Energy, Food (W-E-F) nexus has been gaining global momentum over the last few years. A growing number of international development organizations, scientists and groups of research have sought to develop water, energy and food nexus frameworks and methods to promote sustainable and efficient resource use [4] [6]-[15]. A review of the conceptual frameworks and methodologies advanced on the W-E-F nexus approaches could be found in [16] [17] and [18]. The present study is developing a quantitative assessment framework for water, energy and food nexus that allows to analyze the intersectoral quantitative usage and resources demands and to plan future W-E-F developments in inclusive and consistent way. W-E-F nexus in Lebanon is analyzed as case study in order to put the proposed methodology in practice and to verify reliability of the proposed approach
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