Thirst for food security : drivers, trade-offs and integrated adaptation strategies for future water and food security in the Indus basin

Abstract

Food self-sufficiency and sustainable water management are irreconcilable in the Indus basin if the population continuous to grow. (this thesis) 2. In the long run, water security is a more fundamental concern than food security. (this thesis) 3. The outcomes of explorative modelling studies are meaningful only when the link to the assumptions made to obtain them is clear. 4. The societal value of scenario-based adaptation studies has a short expiration date. 5. Teaching and supervising students make for a better PhD experience. 6. The most important skill for doing a PhD is to be pragmatic.