Water, Sustainable Development and the Nexus

Introduction: Global challenges with growing demand for resources and economic development. Three Dimensions of SD and the Nexus. Three dimensions of SD - ecosystems (environment), economic development and social equity issues. Water and three Dimensions of Sustainable Development as mitigation response for climate change. Looking beyond the water sector: An introduction to the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. Water-Energy-Food Security and the Nexus. Promoting human security: The Food Nexus, sustainable development and health. Safe water and healthy food: The link between agriculture, nutrition and water policy. Sanitation and the linkages to WEF Nexus. Water, development and urbanization/industry challenges. Inherited cultural attitude for water use and its linkages to energy and food. Linkages to SD and water use in different cultures. Climate change mitigation/adaptation issues. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in the Arab Region: From discussion to implementation. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Asia. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Africa. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in North America. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Europe. The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in Australia. Conclusion.