Chapter Five - The water–energy–food nexus

Abstract

The synergies and trade-offs among the water, energy, and food sectors are represented by the water–energy–food nexus. The Nexus approach is an integrated decision-making practice that can be used by policy-makers to optimize these synergies and manage trade-offs. Meaningful long-term alleviation of hunger should be rooted in the alleviation of energy poverty; reducing poverty requires new strategies and political actions. Isolated and single solutions are cosmetic in nature and can never be the solution. Distributed renewable energy solutions can be designed to meet the needs of rural communities.