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The Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus Approach to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The journal's special issue on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus Approach aims to explore the transformative potential of this integrated framework in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With an increasing global population and growing resource demands, the interconnectedness of water, energy, food, and ecosystems has become evident. This special issue seeks to highlight innovative research and practical applications that address the challenges posed by these interdependent sectors and their influence on sustainable development.
Authors are invited to submit papers that delve into various aspects of the WEFE Nexus Approach, its policy implications, and its role in advancing multiple SDGs simultaneously. We welcome case studies, empirical research, theoretical analyses, and cross-disciplinary studies that shed light on the importance of adopting a holistic approach to resource management.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Interconnections and dependencies between water, energy, food, and ecosystems.
- Successful applications of the WEFE Nexus Approach in real-world projects and initiatives.
- The role of the WEFE Nexus in achieving specific SDGs, such as Zero Hunger, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Food, Water, and more.
- Policy and governance implications for integrating the WEFE Nexus into sustainable development strategies.
- Climate change impacts and resilience measures within the WEFE Nexus context.
- Technological innovations supporting resource efficiency and sustainability.
Editors
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Prof. Dr. Abdelilah El Abbassi
He is a distinguished expert in the field of wastewater treatment and Bioresource valorization, with a Ph.D. in the subject. Having conducted research activities at prestigious universities in Japan, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, Prof. EL ABBASSI possesses a global perspective on water management and food sciences. He has authored over 30 articles and book chapters, contributing significantly to the scientific literature in the domain. Currently, Prof. EL ABBASSI is at the forefront of cutting-edge research projects related to desalination using renewable energy, collaborating closely with international partners.
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Prof. Dr. Jan Hoinkis
Prof. Dr. Jan Hoinkis holds a degree in chemistry from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Karlsruhe – Technik und Wirtschaft, Germany, HsKA) and did his doctorate in the field of thermodynamics. He worked for 7 years in the chemical industry as head of a group for process development. Strongly involved in the field of environmental chemistry and sustainable process efficiency since then, he also gained rich experience in managing various European and international R&D projects in cooperation with research institutes and companies. He authored more than 70 papers including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and books.
