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The Water, Energy, and Food Security Nexus in Asia and the Pacific

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Asia Pacific

Publication date: January 1, 2024

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Pacific Island nations need stronger support to meet net‑zero and SDG goals. A Pacific‑focused water‑energy‑food nexus approach can boost sector security, integrate traditional knowledge, expand renewables, and guide Pasifika‑led climate and development solutions for the region.

Subject Tags

  • Watersheds
  • Regenerative food systems
  • Renewable energy

Abstract

Global climate targets and the call to action from the Pacific must be heeded while major environmental, societal and economical progress is needed in the region. Leadership from Pacific Island Countries and Territories needs to be supported with action and resourcing to meet both global net zero goals and regional SDGs. This volume applies the water, energy, and food security nexus approach solely in a Pacific context for the first time, bringing together the region’s 17 countries and 7 Territories. This approach improves the security of each sector and supports regional climate and environmental priorities. Effective intersectoral solutions exist with connectivity between the water-food and water-energy sectors of particular benefit. Traditional knowledge and crop production have historically and will continue to play a major role in food security and water resources management in the region. Increased energy demand needs to be met with increased renewables installation as well as new technologies that encompass storage and transport considerations. Governments, decision makers, research communities, and practitioners dealing with water, energy, or food as well as the environment in the Pacific are invited to build on the findings of this volume and work together on Pasifika-led solutions for the region and the world.

Citation

Dansie, A., Alleway, H.K. and Böer, B., 2024. The water, energy, and food security nexus in Asia and the Pacific: The Pacific (p. 471). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25463-5 

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