An analysis of the relationship between water-energy-food system and economic growth in China based on ecological footprint measurement

Xu, Lian-yan; Huang, Dechun; He, Zheng-qi; Zhu, Yun

doi:10.2166/wp.2022.182

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“…Maximizing synergies and minimizing trade-offs among WEF resources improve WEF security and achieve environmental sustainability. This finding is consistent with those of Zaman et al (2017), Zaman (2018), Nassani et al (2019), andXu et al (2022), who found that environmental quality can be enhanced through the WEF nexus framework.…”

Section: Ekc Hypothesissupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Nassani et al (2019) used the simultaneous generalized method of moments and investigated the relationships between WEF resources, carbon fossil-GHG emissions, and growth-specific factors to verify the EKC in Pakistan. Xu et al (2022) examined the link between economic growth and the WEF footprint by exploring the existence of the EKC in China's economic zones and regions.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A simultaneous equations approach to analyze the sustainable water–energy–food nexus in South Korea

2023

Environ. Res. Commun.

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Factors such as climate change, economic development, population growth, pandemics, and geopolitical instability threaten water, energy, and food (WEF) security, which consequently put sustainability at risk. However, studies that simultaneously consider WEF security and sustainability aspects still need improvement. This research aimed to build a sustainable WEF nexus framework and analyze the interrelationships among water consumption, electricity demand, food production, and ecological footprint, considering the Environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) hypothesis and external factors of the WEF nexus. For the empirical analysis, this study employed the three-stage least squares method to identify synergies and trade-offs in the sustainable WEF nexus in South Korea using panel data from 2005 to 2019. The results indicated that rice production causes excessive use of agricultural water, thereby deteriorating water availability and quality. This phenomenon leads to scarce water resources and environmental degradation, which negatively impact energy production and sustainability. Although increased agricultural productivity through automation “improves food security,” it can pose a threat to energy security by increasing electricity demand and energy imports. The EKC hypothesis test revealed that environmental problems cannot be solved through economic development. However, the indicators related to WEF security influence environmental sustainability rather than economic growth. These results indicate that WEF security and sustainability can be improved simultaneously by maximizing synergies and minimizing trade-offs within a sustainable WEF nexus. Therefore, this research provides a roadmap for policymakers regarding efficient ways to improve environmental quality and WEF security.

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Section: Ekc Hypothesissupporting

confidence: 91%

Section: Environmental Kuznets Curve (Ekc) Hypothesis In Relation To ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

A simultaneous equations approach to analyze the sustainable water–energy–food nexus in South Korea

2023

Environ. Res. Commun.

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Evolutionary game analysis of water-saving behavior of energy enterprises and food producers from the perspective of water-energy-food nexus

Huang

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Journal of Water and Climate Change

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Water resources are not only the essential natural resources for the national economy and people's livelihood but also are the strategic economic resources for the safe production of energy and food. However, the shortage of water resources caused by extreme climate is a great challenge to energy enterprises and food producers. According to the game theory and the theory of economic development stage, this paper constructs an evolutionary game model for local governments, energy enterprises, and food producers. Further, it analyzes the evolutionary stability strategies of the game players at different development stages through simulations. The results indicate that: (1) the game players have different strategies of evolutionary stability at different development stages, while local governments adopting water-saving policies will promote the water-saving behavior of energy enterprises and food producers; (2) the choice of water-saving behavior of energy enterprises and food producers mainly depends on the water-saving costs; (3) the guidance of the government and the management of water-saving cost make the large water consumers realize the transformation from the ‘competition of water-consuming’ to the ‘cooperation of water-saving.’ According to the above analysis, many political recommendations are further put forward.

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An analysis of the relationship between water-energy-food system and economic growth in China based on ecological footprint measurement

Cited by 2 publications

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A simultaneous equations approach to analyze the sustainable water–energy–food nexus in South Korea

A simultaneous equations approach to analyze the sustainable water–energy–food nexus in South Korea

Evolutionary game analysis of water-saving behavior of energy enterprises and food producers from the perspective of water-energy-food nexus

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