Food security under compound shocks: Can Lebanon produce its own Mediterranean food basket?
As Lebanon faces compound challenges, a looming food security crisis is rapidly approaching, much of which could be attributed to the lack of long-term planning for sustainability in its agricultural sector. The disconnect between decision-makers within the agricultural sector, and other interconnected sectors is exacerbated by the lack of integrative national platforms and methodologies for […]
Water-Energy-Food-Health Solutions and innovations for low-carbon, climate-resilient drylands
We live in a world of complex and tightly interconnected grand challenges that threaten the sustainability of our societies. Examples of such challenges are summed up in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), which include specific goals to address water, energy, and food insecurities. Our ability to address these challenges depends on our readiness […]
Urban FEW Nexus Model for the Otun River Watershed
The food-energy-water (FEW) nexus has emerged as an alternative to improve the management of the resources used in the food, energy, and water systems. However, there are limited case studies in the Latin American and Caribbean region where a FEW nexus methodology has been implemented. This region will greatly benefit from a FEW nexus approach […]